Florists
Up to £41,415Florists sell flowers and related products in a wholesale or retail business, and design and make up floral bouquets, wreaths, tributes and other floral arrangements for sale to the public.
Admissions
Entry Requirements
What You'll Need
- No experience needed
- Open to complete beginners and anyone learning for fun
- Just book your place and come along
Tools are provided. There is a tuition fee of £80 and a materials fee of £100 (the flowers are ordered in advance, so the materials fee is non-refundable). You can pay by card or cash, over the phone or at enrolment. An optional personal kit can be bought from the Floristry shop if you'd like your own.
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What You'll Learn
Four Evenings, Four Beautiful Designs.
Each week is hands-on and relaxed. You’ll watch your tutor demonstrate a design, then have a go at making your own to take home. You’ll work with fresh flowers and learn a real range of styles across the four sessions, at your own pace and with plenty of support.
Across the course you’ll try hand-tied bouquets, floral arrangements, funeral and wedding designs, seasonal designs and designs for events. It’s a lovely way to learn a new craft, build a little confidence, and make something beautiful with your own hands.
What You'll Make
- Hand-tied bouquets
- Floral arrangements
- Funeral designs
- Wedding designs
- Seasonal designs and designs for events
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
Practical Assessment
Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.
Practical, hands-on sessions. No exams, no pressure.
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
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Life on the Course
See What It's Really Like
Our Facilities
Learn in a Real Floristry Setting
You'll work with fresh flowers from professional suppliers, in a college with its own commercial flower shop and experienced, award-winning tutors.
Take Something Home Every Week
Watch a demo, then make your own design to take home. Four weeks, four creations.
Fresh Flowers, Tools Provided
Work with beautiful fresh flowers. All tools are provided, so just turn up.
Relaxed, Friendly Sessions
Small evening classes with an experienced tutor supporting you all the way.
Fresh Flowers · Tools Provided · Take Your Designs Home
Student Voice
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I’ve gained loads of confidence, improved my communication and people skills, and learnt so much about my craft. My tutors have been so supportive, and I’ve made great friends along the way. I plan to get a job in a florist shop and eventually start my own business.
For Parents & Carers
Supporting Your Child's Journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeTutors With Real Experience
Our tutors bring real industry experience into the classroom. They teach what's actually used in the world of work, and students consistently say this is what makes the course work.
For Careers Advisers
Quick Reference Guide
Duration
4 Weeks (2 hours per week, evenings)
Entry
No experience needed. Open to complete beginners.
Assessment
Practical Assessment
Age
16+
Fancy Giving It a Go?
Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
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