Beginner to Floristry

Introduction to Floristry

Discover the art of flower arranging and create beautiful floral designs for your home, gifts,

or special occasions. This hands-on introductory course will teach you the fundamentals

of floristry, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design principles.

Working with a variety of seasonal flowers and foliage commonly used by floral designers,

you'll learn how to identify, prepare, condition and care for fresh flowers to maximise their

beauty and longevity. Through demonstrations and practical exercises, you'll explore

different arrangement styles while developing your own creative flair.

What You'll Learn

• Flower identification, preparation and conditioning techniques

• How to care for fresh flowers and extend the life of your arrangements

• The role of focal flowers, secondary flowers, filler flowers and foliage in floral design

• Traditional and contemporary flower-arranging styles

• Techniques for designing balanced, attractive floral arrangements

• How to work confidently with seasonal flowers and foliage

• Creative approaches to developing your own personal style

Course Activities

This practical course combines demonstrations with guided hands-on activities.

Participants will create up to two floral arrangements, which may include a table

centrepiece, bouquet, posy, or contemporary floral design to take home.

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone with a love of flowers, this course provides the

skills and confidence to create beautiful arrangements at home. It is also suitable for those

curious about floristry as a potential career pathway and seeking an introduction to the

industry, although it is not designed as a vocational floristry qualification.

Leave with practical floristry skills, creative inspiration, and stunning floral

arrangements of your own design.

For accredited training in Floristry, students may wish to consider courses provided by Box

Hill Institute: https://www.boxhill.edu.au/study-areas/floristry/

Materials

All floral materials and vessels are provided as part of the course.

Please bring:

• Towel

• Pen

• Notepad

• Flower snips

During the course you will have up to 2 arrangements to transport home. Please consider

this when organising transport.

Either bring your own lunch or buy from Box Hill shops just a 10-minute walk