Welcome to The UK Flower School
Your Pathway to Professional Floristry
Nestled in the beautiful Essex countryside, The UK Flower School offers a complete journey from beginner to professional florist. Whether you’re exploring a new hobby or preparing for a career change, our structured training pathway and supportive teaching will help you blossom.
Why Choose The UK Flower School?
Location: Only 45 minutes from London, with excellent rail and air links
Hands-On Learning – Small classes and personal tuition ensure you build confidence quickly.
Premium Flowers & Materials – We supply beautiful fresh blooms and professional tools for every course.
Industry-Focused Training – Our curriculum covers techniques ranging from hand-tied bouquets to large-scale event installations.
Flexible Pathway – Start with a taster, progress through our core programmes, then specialise in weddings, funerals or seasonal design.
International Friendly: Easy access from Stansted Airport, with accommodation support available
Floristry Courses
For those ready to develop their skills further, our structured courses guide you from the fundamentals of floristry through to advanced professional training. Whether you’re exploring floristry as a potential new career or simply want to elevate your creativity, our programmes offer the perfect balance of technical tuition, hands-on design, and real-world insight.
1-Day Floristry Taster
A relaxed, introductory day perfect for beginners who want to experience floristry before committing to a longer course.
3-Day Funeral Floristry Course
Learn specialist techniques for creating professional and meaningful funeral and sympathy designs.
5-Day Foundation Floristry Course
Your ideal starting point. Build essential skills, learn core techniques, and gain the confidence needed to progress to more advanced training.
10-Day Professional Floristry Skills Programme (formerly the Intensive Course)
An immersive, career-focused programme covering advanced techniques, wedding and event floristry, funeral designs, foam-free methods, and professional practice.
Seasonal Workshops
Join us for our Mother’s Day Bouquet, Pumpkin Arrangement, and Christmas Wreath workshops - short, sociable sessions designed for all skill levels. These sessions offer a fun, relaxed introduction to floral design and make wonderful gifts.
Your Floristry Journey Starts Here
Begin with our one-day taster or foundation course before progressing to the Professional Floristry Skills Programme and then specialising. Our courses are designed to build your skills step by step, with clear progression and plenty of hands-on experience at every stage. Spaces are limited to just 10 students per course, so we recommend booking early.
Explore the courses, read about what you’ll learn, and book your place today.
We look forward to welcoming you to The UK Flower School and helping you flourish.
How to Book
Spaces are limited and fill quickly. A 50% non-refundable booking fee secures your place, with the balance due 14 days before your course begins.