What You’ll Learn on the Foundation Floristry Course


A structured beginner curriculum covering core floristry skills:


Flower Preparation & Floristry Foundations
 

• Professional flower conditioning
• How to source flowers and sundries
• How to cost and price floral designs for sale

Hand-Tied Design Techniques
 

• Gift bouquets
• Presentation hand-tieds
• Basic bridal bouquets

Floral Arrangements
 

• Basket arrangements
• Table centrepieces (foam and foam-free)
• Meadow-style arrangements

Funeral & Sympathy Designs
 

• double-ended sprays
• Single-ended sprays
• Posy arrangements
• Tied sheaf

Wiring & Detailed Work
 

• Buttonholes
• Corsages
• Floral headdresses

This course gives you strong, practical foundations for building your floristry skills or progressing into more advanced training.




 
What’s Included
 

• Access to 5 professional training videos covering key designs
  • No expiry date, worth £100
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• Digital and physical learning resources to take away
• Wholesaler recommendations to help you source sundries and flowers
• All flowers, foliage, tools and materials during the course
• Access to resources on the Elements & Principles of Design
• A portfolio of your work to take home

 
Course Fees & Booking

 

• Course cost £1500
• £100 deposit secures your place
• Remaining balance due two weeks before the course
• Deposits are non-refundable as spaces are limited to 5 

The course is non-accredited, but is taught by a highly experienced, qualified lecturer.




 
Who This Course Is Perfect For


Ideal if you’re looking for:

• A beginner floristry course in the UK
• A hands-on foundation floristry course
• A career-change floristry programme
• Floristry training near Hampshire, Portsmouth, Fareham, Chichester or Southampton
• A friendly, structured course for complete beginners

Visiting Us – Travel, Accommodation & Local Information


If you’re travelling to attend a course at Lily & Bee Floristry School, we’re always happy to recommend local accommodation, including lovely nearby B&Bs and hotels — perfect for our international learners or anyone staying for the full five days.

For those flying in, Southampton Airport and Gatwick Airport are the nearest major airports, and the closest train stations are Cosham or Fareham. Please note that there is no public transport directly into Southwick, but parking in the village is very easy and free.

During your training we provide tea, coffee and the all-important cake. You’re welcome to bring lunch — we have facilities for heating and preparing food — or you can visit the excellent village tearooms, just a short walk away.

Southwick itself is a beautiful rural village with incredible history. It is famously known as the village from which the D-Day landings were launched, offering a peaceful yet historically rich setting for your floristry journey.





 
Location


Lily & Bee Floristry School
High Street, Southwick
Hampshire, PO17 6EB