🌸 Learn Floristry with Confidence at Lily & Bee Flower School
Learn Floristry with Confidence at Lily & Bee Flower School Professional Floristry Courses, Workshops & 1:1 Coaching in Hampshire – In-Person & Online Welcome to Lily & Bee Flower School, a trusted and inspiring place to learn the art and business of floristry. Based in Southwick, Hampshire, we offer expert-led flower arranging workshops, floristry training for beginners, and professional development for florists – both in-person and online across the UK.
Led by Emma Gaylor, a qualified floristry lecturer with over 36 years’ experience, our flower school combines hands-on skills with insider knowledge from the wedding and events industry. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an aspiring florist, or a career changer, our courses are designed to teach you practical, beautiful floristry — with real-life application.
Why Choose Lily & Bee Flower School? 36+ years of floristry experience in retail, weddings, and teaching Qualified City & Guilds floristry lecturer – taught in UK colleges for 10+ years.
One-to-one floristry coaching, tailored to your goals.
In-person courses at our Hampshire studio
Online florist courses with no expiry date — perfect for learning at home
Real-world advice on sourcing flowers, taking wedding bookings, and building a florist business Trusted by hundreds of students across the UK.
📍 Where We’re Based Our flower school is located in the beautiful village of Southwick, Hampshire, in The Smithy studio on the High Street
Just 1 hour 15 minutes by train from London Waterloo Easy access from Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Petersfield & Fareham Plenty of free on-street parking nearby
💻 Online floristry courses available UK-wide ⸻
💐 Who Our Courses Are For • Beginners who want to learn flower arranging from scratch • People changing careers and entering the floral industry • Florists needing to refresh practical skills or build pricing confidence • Wedding planners or event stylists wanting floral knowledge • Creative hobbyists looking for seasonal workshops or 1:1 coaching ⸻
📚 Explore Our Courses Check out our full range of floristry workshops, wedding flower courses, hand-tied bouquet tutorials, and online classes — all designed to help you build skills and confidence at your own pace.
Ready to Start Your Floral Journey? Whether you’re creating for passion or profession, our courses will guide you every step of the way. Come and learn in a relaxed, friendly environment with expert support and beautiful seasonal blooms.
📞 Call Emma on 07855 841457
📩 Email: emmagaylor@yahoo.com
📍 Southwick, Hampshire, PO17 6EB
Frequently asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions – Lily & Bee Flower School
What types of floristry courses do you offer?
We offer a range of floristry courses and workshops, including:
• Beginner floristry classes
• One-to-one florist coaching
• Wedding flower workshops
• Level 2 vocational floristry training (non-accredited but professionally taught)
• Online florist courses for those who prefer to learn at their own pace
• Taster days for those exploring a career in floristry
All sessions are taught by Emma Gaylor, a qualified floristry lecturer with 36+ years of experience in the industry.
Where are you based?
Lily & Bee Flower School is based at The Smithy, High Street, Southwick, Hampshire, PO17 6EB.
We’re conveniently located:
🚗 Just 25 mins from Winchester, Portsmouth, and Southampton
🚉 Around 1 hour 15 minutes from London Waterloo by train
🅿️ On-street parking is available right outside
Can I take your floristry courses online?
Yes! We offer online floristry courses and downloadable tutorials you can access anytime, anywhere in the UK (or beyond!). These lessons are perfect for beginners or hobby florists who want to learn from home, using flowers from a supermarket or local florist. These lessons are self-study only.
👉 Visit our Online Courses section to explore what’s available.
Testimonials.
I recently completed a 5-day bespoke training course at Lily and Bee Floristry School, and I have to say it was an absolutely incredible experience! Emma, my teacher, was simply brilliant. Her teaching methods were excellent—clear, engaging, and full of insight. Over the 5 days, we packed in so much, and I came away feeling very focused and driven for my next adventure.
Emma’s expertise, skills, and years of experience really shone through. She went above and beyond every single day, generously sharing her knowledge and ensuring I felt supported. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and friendly, which made the whole experience even better.
The workshop itself was stunning—the flowers and designs were thoughtfully planned- right through to creating content for my portfoilio. The atmosphere was inspiring and fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
What’s even better is the support that followed the course. Emma was always available to answer any questions, which was so helpful and reassuring as I began to apply what I’d learned.
I’m so thankful for those 5 days—they were some of the best! I would 100% recommend Lily and Bee Floristry School, and especially Emma, to anyone looking to learn floristry. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate. You’ll come away motivated, skilled, and ready to take on your next steps!- Lynda L.
Just completed a level 2 floristry course with Emma and it was outstanding, her teaching was not only excellent but she made the 10 week course fun. I went on the course with the sole objective of learning the skills necessary to make the flowers for my daughter’s wedding but I have come away with the confidence that I would like to take my ambition so much further. So thank you Emma, you are a real inspiration.- Maria C.
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