Posted on 21st Jan 2012 @ 7:38 PM

Floristry Courses Gold Coast.

BOTANIQUE Floristry Classes Term 1, 2012.

Beginner classes for flower lovers:

5 weeks starting 03/03/12 to 31/03/12 from 1:30 to 3:30PM Saturday covering:

1.     03/03/12 Upright box arrangement – fresh floral arrangement in floral foam. 

2.     10/03/12 Tatami Mat Arrangement – Construct a tatami mat wrap for floral foam and create a modern decorative centrepiece.

3.     17/03/12 Bamboo pole arrangement – Prepare a bamboo pole container and create a floral arrangement.  

4.     24/03/12 Upright modern lineal arrangement – Prepare a ceramic container and create a lineal arrangement with some construction elements.

5.     31/03/12 'A' Frame bowl arrangement – Classic floral arrangement for events, weddings or special occasions.   

Tuition fees $229 - 5 weeks

Flowers, foliages and sundries $229 5 arrangements

Saturday afternoon 1.30 PM to 3.30PM with light refreshments provided.

Prices include all flowers and sundries for the lessons. After payment of tuition fees and for the period of the 5 week term (i.e. from enrolment date to 31/03/12), you are eligible for a 20% discount on all fresh and silk flowers plus gift items in store and online including arrangements from the studio floor but not including, sale items, delivery fees or Interflora relay orders.

Classes will run according to interest with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 10.

During the course you will learn also about flower grading and identification, flower care, vase hygiene and recognising diseases and common cut flower menaces and how to minimise them to ensure longevity.

Tools you will need for classes:

Sharp paring knife - VIEW HERE

Stem cutters (scissors/secateurs for cutting foliage and stems) - VIEW HERE

Sharp ribbon scissors - VIEW HERE

Small pointy nose pliers,

Pen, note paper, camera to record your progress.

Pay for tuition fees here.

Pay for flowers, foliages and sundries here.


View the Events Calendar for future floral design course dates.