Introduction to Floristry - Christmas & Festive Designs


A beginner floristry course covering fresh materials, floral care and seasonal arrangement-making through demonstrations and individual design work.
About this course
The course introduces fundamental floristry techniques through arrangements for different occasions. Participants learn about purchasing, identifying and caring for fresh materials, then apply this knowledge by creating designs in a range of container types. Each session combines a live demonstration with time to make an individual arrangement, supported by guidance and opportunities to ask questions. Seasonal materials are used throughout, including designs with a Christmas and festive focus.
What you'll learn
- Identify and care for fresh floristry materials
- Select materials for arrangements made for different occasions
- Create floral designs using different container types
- Apply basic floristry techniques demonstrated in class
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for beginners taking their first steps in floristry. The teaching combines demonstrations with individual arrangement-making, so participants will watch techniques being shown and then create their own design.
Before you go
- A materials cost covers sundries such as florist tape and floral foam.
- Participants must purchase fresh materials each week.
Where this course runs
South Thames Colleges Group
Adult education at Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, Tooting and Carshalton
1 floristry course on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Wed 25 Nov 2026
15:00 – 17:00 • 3 weeks
£50
Merton College, Morden
Floristry team
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