Have you ever bought a bunch of flowers and simply stuck them in a vase when you got home and thought no more about it? Someone, somewhere, put a lot thought into how they are arranged, which colour combination to use and which different flowers would look good when put together.

Floristry is the art of creating flower arrangements in vases, bowls, baskets or any suitable container using cut flowers, grasses, foliage, or even fruit and herbs! Also, there are several styles of floral design like Japanese Ikebana, which is a more minimal and asymmetrical form of flower arranging, emphasizing the stem or leaves and the empty space around these. This is very different from more traditional styles like English Garden that incorporate garden blooms like roses,  hyacinths and dahlias, structured in a radial arrangement.

The craft of a florist involves various skills and a high level of creativity. Whether it’s a hobby or something you want to pursue as a career, there are many courses that can help you develop your skills to create stunning arrangements and bouquets. Why not take a look through the courses on offer and try your hand?