Make a Christmas Wreath

About this course

Participants learn to recognise, name, handle and care for fresh flowers and foliage, including seasonal materials such as berries, pinecones and holly. The course focuses on making a Christmas door wreath and a dinner table arrangement. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, classroom discussion and extended practical making time. The tutor observes the practical work, and learners review their individual progress with the tutor at the end.

What you'll learn

• Identify and name fresh flowers and seasonal foliage
• Handle and care for flowers and foliage appropriately
• Create a Christmas door wreath
• Make a Christmas dinner table arrangement

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners as well as learners with some experience working with flowers. Participation centres on making arrangements, supported by demonstrations, discussion and practical work observed by the tutor.

• Suitable for new learners developing a floristry skill or hobby
• Also accommodates learners who want to extend existing flower-arranging skills

Before you go

• Course materials, scissors, a floral knife, wires and mechanics are provided.
• Learners may bring personalising items such as Christmas berries, roses, carnations, pinecones, cinnamon sticks or ribbons.
• Learners should bring a notebook and pen and may use a phone camera to record their progress.
• The completed Christmas wreath and dinner table arrangement can be taken home.