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Summer Designs
The intent of this course is for those interested in Flower arranging, with little or no prior knowledge. This course will investigate your creative skills; enhance your employability skills. If you are looking for an opening into the world of floral design, then this is the course for you. It is suitable for complete beginners and those who have an artistic flair. The tutor is a Local area Demonstrator, is well known in flower arranging circles and has many years’ experience in entering competition work and teaching.
-------------------------------------- English, Maths and Digital Skills will be embedded in the course. Please note: All learners are expected to attend 100% of their course and arrive 15 minutes before their class starts.
All classes are asked to complete the Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey at the beginning and end of their course. This enables us to see whether learning has a positive impact on wellbeing and it also enables us to identify and help people who need support.

Open Course Fees

£116.05 (London Resident)
£80.59 (London Concessionary)
£N/A (Concessionary)
£168.75 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

At the end of the course, you should be able to -
● Adhere to health and safety requirements in the workshop.
● Develop knowledge on seasonal flowers and foliage (summer).
● Demonstrate correct conditioning techniques of seasonal plant materials.
● Plan, prepare and create a variety of summer designs.
● Display creations of work correctly.
● Photograph designs to produce as evidence on individual learning plan (ILP).
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

How will my work be assessed?
Progress of your work will be assessed throughout the course by your tutor and LSA (if appropriate) via observations. Your progress will be recorded on individual learning plans (ILPs) and tutorials with your tutor.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

No formal qualifications or experience are necessary, just a keen interest in flower arranging.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are working under new social distancing guidance and we will be introducing blended learning. This is a way of learning remotely without being in regular face-to-face contact with your tutor in a classroom setting. You will be using online and video platforms to help you achieve this. Your tutor will work closely with you to complete your course.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

On your first session, please bring scissors and £12 to cover the cost of flowers supplied. You may bring your own flowers after the first session but this will have to be discussed with your tutor.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you think you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about how we can best support you.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

There are several routes with which you can take. The horizontal path onto the Spring Flower Arranging for Beginners or the more “funky” Contemporary Designs. We also offer several Level 1 and Level 2 qualification Floristry classes. Please ensure you are on our mailing list to receive the most up to date information on courses. To join the mailing list or request further information about your progression options, please email Natalie on brookfield@hae-acl.ac.uk.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

There are no specific job opportunities, however this will enhance your creative skills and could improve your employability skills such as working as part of a team and communication skills.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are learning with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

If you are interested in enrolling on any of our courses please contact one of our centres. You will be able to pay by cash, card or cheque (made payable to London Borough of Hillingdon).
Please note – The course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
Prosp User 11
FLR1017
03/05/2022
12/07/2022
09:30 - 12:00
10 weeks
South Ruislip ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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