Floristry Course for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of floral design with our floristry short courses in Sydney!

Love fresh flowers but wish you knew how to arrange them beautifully yourself? This practical, beginner-friendly floristry course introduces you to 3 foundation techniques while giving you plenty of hands-on experience working with fresh flowers and foliage.

Guided by an experienced florist, you'll learn how to wire flowers to create a beautiful flower crown, design a floral arrangement using foam, and master the technique of creating a spiralled hand-tied bouquet. Along the way, you'll develop practical floristry skills while creating your own floral designs to take home.

You'll also learn how to source quality flowers and floristry equipment, where to purchase supplies, and how to care for fresh flowers so your blooms last longer. Whether you've always wanted to try floristry, love having flowers in your home or simply want to explore a new creative skill, this course offers an accessible and enjoyable place to begin. No previous floristry experience is required.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Floristry Course for Beginners, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Selecting and sourcing quality fresh flowers
• Caring for cut flowers to help extend their vase life
• Identifying and sourcing essential floristry equipment and supplies
• Using basic floristry wiring techniques
• Creating a fresh flower crown
• Creating a floral arrangement using foam
• Understanding the technique behind a spiralled hand-tied bouquet
• Creating and finishing a hand-tied floral bouquet
• Developing confidence working with fresh flowers and foliage

Course content

What will be covered in this Floristry Course for Beginners?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Flowers, tools and care

• Selecting and sourcing quality fresh flowers
• Understanding where to purchase flowers and floristry supplies
• Introduction to essential floristry equipment
• Caring for fresh flowers to help them last longer

Flower crown

• Introduction to basic floristry wiring techniques
• Preparing flowers and foliage for wiring
• Creating a fresh flower crown

Floral arrangement

• Preparing flowers and foliage for arranging
• Working with floral foam
• Creating a floral arrangement using foam

Hand-tied bouquet

• Understanding the spiral technique
• Preparing and positioning flowers and foliage
• Creating a spiralled hand-tied bouquet
• Finishing and presenting the bouquet

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Floristry Course for Beginners for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners who love flowers and would like to develop practical floristry skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

It is particularly suited to anyone who:

• Has always wanted to try floristry but isn't sure where to begin
• Would like to learn practical techniques for arranging fresh flowers
• Loves flowers, styling and other creative pursuits
• Wants to develop confidence creating their own floral designs
• Is curious about floristry and would like to explore it further

No previous floristry or floral design experience is required.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What we provide

• All flowers and foliage used during the course
• Floristry tools
• Floral foam (Oasis) and other materials used to secure arrangements

What to bring to class

• Rubber gloves
• Ribbon scissors
• Flower cutters
• An old tea towel
• A carry basket or box to take your creations home
• An apron, if desired
• Closed-in shoes