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Flower Arranging: The glory of the Summer Garden
This summer flower arranging course is designed for all abilities . Each week you will create a different design and develop your creative skills; whilst investgating ways of growing your own flowers and foliage suitable for flower arranging and keeping costs to a minimum. The tutor is a Local and national area Demonstrator, is well known in flower arranging circles and has many years’ experience in entering competition work and teaching.Health and safety will be embedded in the course.

Open Course Fees

B1: £110.02 (In London Resident)
B2: £76.94 (London Concessionary)
B3: £N/A (Concessionary)
B4: £159.20 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

At the end of the course, you should be able to
● Identify seasonal flowers and foliage .
● Investigate correct conditioning techniques of seasonal plant materials and what to grow at home
● Plan, prepare and create a variety designs sourcing materials for free from the local area or your own garden.
● Display creations of work correctly.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Progress of your learning will be assessed through -
• Practical observation.
• Completion of Individual Learning Plans
Prosp User 4

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

No formal qualifications are necessary, just a keen interest in flowers and a bit of creative flair.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

• You will be expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. Please do not book holidays in term time and let us know of any planned absences before you start the course. If you do not attend for 2 consecutive sessions, without prior notice you may be withdrawn, and this will reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.

• Learners may complete an Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey to help us identify and support these needs appropriately.

• We use a mixture of classroom based and online learning for classwork and homework.
Prosp User 14

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

On the first session you will need to bring floristry scissors and £15 to cover the cost of the flowers For the following sessions you will need to bring your own plant material and sundries. Please expect to pay between £5 and £20 a week on flowers at wholesale prices. This, of course will depend on your individual taste and access to foliage. Also bring a note book, pen and camera (Phone).

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. There are various ways to support your learning, subject to your individual circumstance and type of programme, please ask your tutor or the centre staff for more information on the following:
• Additional funding to pay for resources.
• Laptop, Loan and Learn scheme
• Homework Club
• Additional support within the classroom
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

There are several routes with which you can take. The horizontal path onto any Flower Arranging class or workshop. We also offer several Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in Floristry and Horticulture.
To join the mailing list or request further information about your progression options, please email - southruislip@hae-acl.ac.uk.
You can also find more information on courses with https://adultlearningbc.ac.uk/ or https://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/subject/floristry-and-event-styling/.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

This course is ideal for personal and professional development, whether for personal enjoyment, you are just starting your career or already working in the industry and want to expand your design skills. If you are interested in turning your creative skills into a business, you may be interested in our 'Digital Promotion for Business' course. 
Prosp User 8

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

You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, surveys and our 3Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices.

You may also choose to become a course representative for your class. Course Representatives can then stand for election onto our Learner Council
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

• We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.

• To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared. We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.



To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

You can apply online, over the telephone or come into a centre to enrol and speak to one of our members of staff.
Prosp User 11
FLS1048
22/04/2025
01/07/2025
09:15 - 11:30
8 weeks
South Ruislip ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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