Academy Advanced L3 Large Scale Events -

Starting;

Mon 12th/ Tue 13th/ Wed 14th October 2026 in class 9.30am to 4pm

Then online Wednesdays Oct 21st, Nov 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th.

( if you are local you can come to the Academy if you prefer for all classes).

£1,495

  • All flowers, foliage and sundries included for the first 3 days in class lessons plus some sundries for the weekly classes

  • Expert Instruction by Tina Parkes English and Dutch master florist, AIFD and Chelsea Gold medallist

  • In class practical team work on large designs eg Arch plus floral clouds, screens, Online part allows for design work with creative freedom, exploring al least one Design area each week.

  • Business Acumen and insights into planning/sketching/buying

  • Sustainable mechanics and circular ecomony

  • Opportunity to take the exam and gain certification

About the course

Advance Your Floristry Skills and business with Our Academy Advanced Large Scale Event course.

Starting 12th Oct 2026 Dates In class Mon 12th/Tue 13th/Wed 14th then Wednesdays online Oct 21st Nov 4th/ 11th/18th & 25th

9.30am till 4pm

Welcome to our Autumn term Advanced course

Our level 3 Academy Advanced qualification is perfect for those who have completed a Level 2 qualification or for florists eager to elevate their professional skills and creative techniques. If you prefer hands-on learning over paperwork, this course is designed for you with flexible access.

What Will I Learn?

This advanced course encourages you to develop your unique style with tutor-led techniques and skills to inspire you, focusing on techniques and mechanics to boost your confidence and expertise.

The Academy Advanced qualification offers a distinctively different approach to the traditional college courses and we are fully aware of the content as Tina Parkes our director has written qualifications for City and Guilds, we aim to provide you with a unique alturnative. About 25% of the course involves theory and class discussions to enhance your understanding around thinking about commercial designs, planning and developing skills like sketching. The remaining time is dedicated to practical, hands-on learning and building a porfolio foster confidence with your customers. Once you complete all three Advanced courses you do have the opportunity of sitting the Advanced exam.

We follow the European model, emphasizing the mastery of fundamental techniques at beginner and intermediate stages. Our goal is to provide time for you to refine your creative style and explore advanced design ideas, mechanics and new to market products. Preparing and planning is done prior to the lesson to allow for practical designs to be achived in class time.

Advanced Large Scale Event course

Cost £1495

In this module, you will delve into:

Design Exploration:

- Exploring how we can create commercial designs that are profitable

-Floral arches- constructions and mechanics

-Hanging designs eg floral clouds

-Free standing designs eg candelabras

-Form linear and advanced styles (vertical/horizontal designs)

-Floor standing designs

- Eye-level designs for reception desks and bars

- Advanced Design Techniques:

- Pedestals: waterfall, symmetrical, asymmetric

- Current Trends and Technical Knowledge:

-Exploring and expanding how to utilise current trends

- How to creating designs for specific locations

- How sketching can help convay your designs to customers

- Consultations and event planning

- Photography skills

- Business Skills:

- Insurance and risk assessment

- Costing for profit, how to buy better for largescale event work

- The commercial use of colour trends, blends and contrasts for visual effect

- Design theory

Transform your passion for floristry to the next level with our Advanced Large Scale Event course

Enroll today and take your floristry career to the next level.

Reserve your place today.

What others say

My journey from knowing nothing about flowers (other than they were beautiful)

to being a qualified Level 3 florist, took place at BAFA. I was supported, encouraged, and challenged by a team of dedicated and knowledgeable teachers who helped me at every step. BAFA offers lots of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge, through classes and through volunteering. I met wonderful fellow students who were a joy to learn with and I now have a network of hugely talented creatives whom I can call on for help, for inspiration, problem-solving, or simply a chat and a laugh!'

Arwen Fitch

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