INTENSIVE FLORISTRY COURSE
(10 DAYS)

Career Course - Foundation Floristry Course
 
 

Intensive Floristry Course (10 Days)

Our most comprehensive training programme – a two-week intensive course designed for students who want to launch or accelerate a career in floristry. Covering everything from hand-tied bouquets to large-scale event installations, this course gives you both the practical skills and business knowledge to begin working in the floral industry with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

Across 10 full days of hands-on training you will cover:

  • Hand-tied bouquets — advanced techniques and spiralling

  • Wedding floristry — bridal bouquets, buttonholes, table flowers, and large-scale ceremony pieces

  • Funeral and sympathy designs — coffin sprays, wreaths and creative tributes

  • Event floristry — arches, columns, large installations, and styling for corporate or private events

  • Contemporary and sustainable techniques, including foam-free mechanics

  • Business foundations — sourcing flowers, pricing, branding, client care, and building a portfolio


By the end of the course you will have created a wide range of designs, photographed your work for a professional portfolio, and gained the skills needed to take your first steps into the world of floristry.

What’s Included

  • All flowers, foliage and sundries

  • Use of professional tools

  • Course handbook and notes

  • Tea, coffee & biscuits (please bring your own lunch)

  • Early morning flower market or local flower wholesale, subject to availability.

Course Details

  • Duration: 10 days (Monday to Friday for 2 weeks, with the weekend free in between)

  • Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily

  • Location: The UK Flower School, Henham, Essex (CM22 6BJ)

  • Group Size: Max 10 students for personal, one-to-one guidance

Upcoming Dates

  • Monday TBC – Friday TBC 2026

  • Monday TBC – Friday TBC 2026

Price

£1,800 (VAT included)

Booking Fee

A 50% non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your place. The remaining balance is due 14 days before the course start date.

How to Book

Spaces are strictly limited to 10 students. Early booking is highly recommended.

To secure your place, please visit our BOOK NOW page and complete the booking form.

International Students

We welcome students from around the world. The school is:

  • Just 10 minutes from Elsenham Train Station (with direct connections to London Liverpool Street)

  • 10 minutes from London Stansted Airport, making it easy to fly in from Europe or further afield

  • Located in the beautiful Essex countryside — a calm, inspiring base for your learning


We are happy to recommend local accommodation (B&Bs, hotels near Stansted, and village inns). Accommodation is paid for separately by students. For visa applications, we can provide an enrolment confirmation letter on request.