About the course

The course dates are;

September 7th/8th/9th/10th & 11th 2026

If you’re a complete beginner looking to start a career in floristry or love flowers and want to do more with them or are a flower farmer and want to gain some ideas on how to use or display your flowers, then this Handtied course is the perfect place to start. This course provides hands-on experience right from day one, try our techniques and floral styles with the guidance of experienced tutors whilst developing/finding your own style.

Unlike other courses, we focus on practical learning rather than coursework and classroom assessments. By the end of the course, you will have the skills, knowledge and speed to be adaptable and more profitable in the floristry industry.

What we will cover during this course;

This unit covers every aspect of tied flowers, from gift bouquets to wedding posies and sympathy bouquets it is an essential unit for any training florist. A great starting point for a career in floristry, this unit is designed to equip you with the skills, techniques and confidence to make beautiful tied designs over the full range of occasions from gifts, wedding and funeral.

A sample of designs you will be making are listed below.

Simple posy structure

Hostess bouquets

Vase design using 4 different mechanics

Spiral stems 4 techniques

Elegant floral designs using limited materials

Seasonal themed grouping

Tied sheaf

Environmentally friendly designs

Corporate Designs

Tied wedding bouquets including posy’s, informal bouquets, tied showers

Traditional gift bouquets

Bows

Packaging

Continued Support after the course has finished;

Gain access to real-time, step-by-step filmed demonstrations led by our master florists, Julie and Tina. They will share insider tips and tricks as they guide you through each design. You are also able to join our Academy students forum where we share all sorts of useful information and you can ask questions that are answered by Academy students and tutors.

Flexible and Comprehensive Training;

These courses can be built up, mixed and matched with our online course to fit around your lifestyle/business needs.

Materials and Support;

We can provide a flower package for this course which includes all your flowers, foliage, floral mediums and sundries. This can take all the stress out of preparing for your course in advance allowing you to just turn up, knowing everything will be taken care of. This can save you time and energy sourcing all the materials you need.

If you have access to wholesale flowers or grow your own you may prefer to bring your own, in this case we can provide you with a detailed list of what to bring each day.

Pathway to Advanced Certification;

Expand your knowledge by building different subjects that inspire you and are relivant to your business. Once you have completed three practical units and we recommend the business and heart of design, you are able to sit the Exam unit. This is a two day course over two different weeks and includes a mock exam, support and development plan to focus your practice on areas to develop and the final exam

Begin your journey today