Name: Fundamentals of Floral Design Course
Brand: The Flowersmith Studio
Price: 575.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Fundamentals of Floral Design Course

€575,00

Enjoy learning the art of floristry in the peaceful surround of our studio’s walled courtyard garden at Caherlag House in Glanmire.

While our signature “just picked from the garden” luxurious and natural style may look effortless, it is actually considered and purely intentional, seeking to celebrate and compliment the unique beauty, shape and individuality of each flower.

At this intensive design course we will cover the fundamentals of design theory and the mechanics needed for you to create your very own foam free, natural and garden inspired masterpieces

You will learn the following:

Fundamentals of Design and Colour Theory
How to Select and Condition Flowers
Foam Free Floral Mechanics
How to Make a Bouquet
How to Select a Vase
How to Make a Table Centrepiece
How to Style a Table
How to Make a Wreath
How to Make an Urn Arrangement
How to Make a Floral Table Runner

Whether you are seeking to enhance your floral knowledge for your own enjoyment and home, to create for friends and family, or to gain experience for a potential career in floristry, our course is designed to give you the foundation of knowledge and confidence needed to bring your own creative flair to every floral project.

This course is suitable for inspired beginners with a love of nature and flowers who would like to learn a modern, natural and eco friendly style of floristry with a design led focus on colour, texture and seasonality.
Details

Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and park in our driveway.
Please try to arrive 10 minutes early to get settled. Lunch will be served for our full day course and our evening courses will include Tea and Coffee and light refreshments.
Bundle up as is weather appropriate, our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built and covered pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity space
All flowers, mechanics, vessels, beverages and refreshments are included in the course price. Tools are provided.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select the first date of your Workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine.

Gift Voucher

€50,00

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a The Flowersmith Studio gift voucher.

An email version of our Gift Voucher will be forwarded to the purchaser who can then send on to the recipient when the time is right. The email contains instructions to redeem them at checkout
We also have a hard copy of the voucher which can be posted directly to either the purchaser or the recipient, as we think it’s always that bit more special to have something to physically give and get something to open.

2023 Fresh Christmas Wreath Making Workshops

€115,00

As far as we’re concerned, Christmas time really is “the most wonderful time of the year!”

Escape to the peaceful surround of our studios’ courtyard garden and create your very own foam free, fresh Christmas Wreath.

Get into the festive spirit and lost in a little mindful creativity as you create under the canopy of our covered pergola, dripping in christmas garland and fairy lights.

Your stunning rustic creations will be completely inspired by nature, made with a variety of foliages, dried flowers, grasses, dried fruit and pine cones.

You will wash down delicious Christmas baked treats with a piping hot mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, tea or coffee. All the while our favourite Christmas playlists will provide the soundtrack for your experience, ensuring you’re full to the brim with all the Christmas feels!

Whether you come on your own or with another creative Christmas lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

Details

Workshops will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather. Please dress appropriately for outdoor temps and layers are always advisable.
Please arrive 10 min early for workshops.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please tell us if you have any food allergies we should know about.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All wreath making materials, treats and beverages are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and please park in the driveway or at the Caherlag Cemetery which is just a few doors down from us.

2023 Fresh Christmas Wreath Making Workshops

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Saturday, September 30th 10-12:30pm

€150,00

Plan in a little “Me Time” and escape with us to our studio, within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House, and enjoy some mindful creativity as you create your very own Autumn Dried Flower Wreath.

Inspired by Autumn's rich and vibrant colours, we’ll be working with a wide selection of beautiful and assorted dried foliage, flowers and grasses. You will learn how to artfully secure your flowers and foliage to a straw wreath base.

By the end of the class you will be armed with the knowledge needed to create your own beautiful Dried Flower Wreath season after season. No experience is needed!

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.
Spaces are limited to ensure we are able to provide adequate 1-1 time with everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All wreath making materials and refreshments are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and park in our driveway.
Please Note: This workshop is for a full and traditional style wreath.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please inform us of any food allergies we should know about.

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Saturday, September 30th 10-12:30pm

Autumn Harvest Inspired Installations October 3rd & 4th, 10-4pm

€950,00

Welcome in the vibrant colour and texture that Autumn brings by escaping with us to our studio within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House to learn the design fundamentals and eco friendly mechanics needed to create Autumnal Harvest Inspired Installations.

At this hands on course we will use foam free mechanics and seasons best selection of both fresh and dry flowers, foliage and grasses and produce to create the following installations:

•Door Frame/Statement Entryway
•Autumnal Ceremony Arch
•Autumnal Mantle Installation
•Autumnal Hanging Cloud Installation

Once created we will walk through the steps of staging and the photographic best practices ideas to capture inspiring and artistic images.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.

Spaces are limited to ensure quality 1-1 support and instruction for everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

*Note, photo provided is of a summer arrangement.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Lunch, Tea and coffee will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
Please Note: Flowers, Mechanics and Vessels etc are provided for creative use at this workshop but will not be taken home at the end of the course. All photos and imagery of your work are yours to keep.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please let us know if you have any food allergies we should know about.

Autumn Harvest Inspired Installations October 3rd & 4th, 10-4pm

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Friday, October 6th, 10-1pm

€150,00

Plan in a little “Me Time” and escape with us to our studio, within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House, and enjoy some mindful creativity as you create your very own Autumn Dried Flower Wreath.

Inspired by Autumn's rich and vibrant colours, we’ll be working with a wide selection of beautiful and assorted dried foliage, flowers and grasses. You will learn how to artfully secure your flowers and foliage to a straw wreath base.

By the end of the class you will be armed with the knowledge needed to create your own beautiful Dried Flower Wreath season after season. No experience is needed!

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.
Spaces are limited to ensure we are able to provide adequate 1-1 time with everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All wreath making materials and refreshments are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and park in our driveway.
Please Note: This workshop is for a full and traditional style wreath.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please inform us of any food allergies we should know about.

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Friday, October 6th, 10-1pm

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Saturday, October 7th, 10-1pm

€150,00

Plan in a little “Me Time” and escape with us to our studio, within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House, and enjoy some mindful creativity as you create your very own Autumn Dried Flower Wreath.

Inspired by Autumn's rich and vibrant colours, we’ll be working with a wide selection of beautiful and assorted dried foliage, flowers and grasses. You will learn how to artfully secure your flowers and foliage to a straw wreath base.

By the end of the class you will be armed with the knowledge needed to create your own beautiful Dried Flower Wreath season after season. No experience is needed!

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.
Spaces are limited to ensure we are able to provide adequate 1-1 time with everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All wreath making materials and refreshments are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and park in our driveway.
Please Note: This workshop is for a full and traditional style wreath.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please inform us of any food allergies we should know about.

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Saturday, October 7th, 10-1pm

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Thursday, October 19th, 6-8:30pm

€150,00

Plan in a little “Me Time” and escape with us to our studio, within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House, and enjoy some mindful creativity as you create your very own Autumn Dried Flower Wreath.

Inspired by Autumn's rich and vibrant colours, we’ll be working with a wide selection of beautiful and assorted dried foliage, flowers and grasses. You will learn how to artfully secure your flowers and foliage to a straw wreath base.

By the end of the class you will be armed with the knowledge needed to create your own beautiful Dried Flower Wreath season after season. No experience is needed!

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.
Spaces are limited to ensure we are able to provide adequate 1-1 time with everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All wreath making materials and refreshments are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and park in our driveway.
Please Note: This workshop is for a full and traditional style wreath.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please inform us of any food allergies we should know about.

Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop: Thursday, October 19th, 6-8:30pm

Signature Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop: Friday, October 20th, 10-12pm

€115,00

At this completely hands on workshop you will learn the spiraling technique, an essential skill to master for any budding floral designer.

Whether you are creating a bouquet of flowers or a simple arrangement to place directly into a vase, this is a technique you will come back to time and again.

After discussing floral care, we will next touch on colour theory before discussing the ideal flower assortment and approach needed to achieve a natural, elevated and garden inspired style.

During our flowering season a tour of our walled garden will be incorporated into our workshops where you will have the opportunity to use the freshest of blooms right from our own cut flower garden in your creations.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal space.
Spaces are limited to ensure quality 1-1 support and instruction for everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Workshops take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All flowers, materials and refreshments are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and please park in our driveway.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please let us know if you have any food allergies we should know about.

Signature Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop: Friday, October 20th, 10-12pm

Luxury Autumn Urn Arrangement Workshop: Saturday, October 21st, 10-12:30pm

€150,00

Welcome in the vibrant colour and texture that Autumn brings by escaping with us to our studio within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House to learn the design fundamentals and eco friendly mechanics needed to create a garden inspired Autumnal Urn Arrangement.

Armed with your new floral knowledge you will relax and enjoy creating your own work of art from a carefully selected assortment of premium fresh and dried blooms, foliage and grasses selected in a complimentary and seasonal colour palette

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.
Spaces are limited to ensure quality 1-1 support and instruction for everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
All flowers, materials, urn and refreshments are included in ticket price.
If you would like to book in for a group of 3 or more, please contact us here here to receive a discount code for €5 off each ticket
Parking is limited, so if booking with a friend we kindly request that you carpool if possible and park in our driveway.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please let us know if you have any food allergies we should know about.

Luxury Autumn Urn Arrangement Workshop: Saturday, October 21st, 10-12:30pm

Large Scale Autumnal Statement Urn Arrangement & Photo Staging Workshop: Wednesday, October 18th 10-4pm

€475,00

Welcome in the vibrant colour and texture that Autumn brings by escaping with us to our studio within the peaceful walled courtyard garden of Caherlag House to learn the design fundamentals and eco friendly mechanics needed to create a garden inspired Large Scale Autumnal Statement Urn Arrangement.

Using an assortment of autumn’s best fresh and dried flowers, foliage, grasses and stone fruits and vegetables in a seasonal colour palette, we will create an opulent and rich statement urn arrangement using foam free and reusable mechanics.
Once created we will walk through the steps of staging the urn and the photographic best practices to capture inspiring and artistic images.

A workshop with us makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or someone special and the perfect activity for friends and loved ones to do together whilst catching up.

Dressing in layers is always a good idea as our workshops are held in our outdoor purpose built pergola. Flooded with natural light, yet still providing lots of fresh air and ventilation, it’s an ideal activity and space.
Spaces are limited to ensure quality 1-1 support and instruction for everyone as needed.

Whether you come on your own or with another flower lover, we guarantee a relaxed and fun afternoon, filling your senses and tapping into your inner floral designer.

*Note, photo provided is of a summer arrangement.

Details

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop.
Lunch, Tea and coffee will be served.
Workshop will take place outdoors and protected under our lovely covered and enclosed pergola, so no fear of inclement weather.
Choose “Store Pickup” at Checkout. Then select The date of your workshop and any available time slot. A physical Ticket won’t be issued, your name/email confirmation is fine on the day.
Please Note: Large Urn and flowers etc are provided for creative use at this workshop but will not be taken home at the end of the course. All photos and imagery of your work are yours to keep.
In the Gift Note Section on The Cart page, please let us know if you have any food allergies we should know about.