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Floristry for Entertaining and Christmas for Beginners and Improvers

wednesday floristry 2

Start date: 6th Nov 2026

Time: 12:15 - 14:15

Cost: £90

Day: Friday

Duration: 5 weeks

Tutor: Elaine Hadfield

Course code: 26AU027

This course is suitable for beginners and Intermediate levels. We will create a long shaped trailing table design. I will demonstrate how to make a garland suitable for a fireplace. Using on trend designs we will produce a Christmas table decoration.

Develop your general floristry skills looking at colour and design and current Christmas floristry trends.

Students will be expected to purchase their own flowers and foliage each week. Seasonal materials from the garden or countryside( where permitted) are suitable. Please bring a pair of secateurs if you have some, wires and ribbons will be provided in the cost of the course. At the end of each week you will be briefed on what to bring for the following week.

This course aims to introduce students to a variety of skills, techniques and methods used in the professional industry covering recent trends. 

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Elaine Hadfield

Elaine Hadfield

Elaine has an Honours degree in Primary Teaching and a Diploma in Floristry from Askham Bryan College, graded with distinction. After working for several years in a popular local florist’s shop, where she learned all aspects of floristry, she went on to teach classes for both adults and children.

Elaine has also worked successfully as a freelance florist, creating flowers for weddings and events and collaborating with a variety of florists. She has undertaken specialist wedding cake work, designing floral decorations for a local company.

Elaine is very excited about sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with students at Rossett School.

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