WHICH FLORISTRY COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

 
 

Choosing the right floristry course depends on your experience, confidence level, and what you would like to achieve. This guide explains the different floristry courses offered at The UK Flower School and helps you decide where to start.

 

I’ve never worked with flowers before

Start here: Floristry Taster Day

This one-day course is ideal if:

  • you’re curious about floristry

  • you want to try working with flowers before committing

  • you’re considering a career change but want to explore first

No experience is needed, and there’s no pressure to continue.

I want to learn floristry properly from the beginning

Start here: Foundation Floristry Course

This course is right for you if:

  • you have little or no experience

  • you want a solid technical grounding

  • you’re considering floristry as a career or serious hobby

The Foundation course teaches essential techniques that underpin all areas of floristry.

I’m interested in weddings or events, but not large installations

Choose: Wedding & Event Floristry Essentials

This course is suitable if:

  • you’ve completed the Foundation course

  • you want to understand wedding and event work

  • you’re interested in bridal bouquets, personal flowers, and simple event designs

This course focuses on fundamentals, not large-scale structures.

I want to offer funeral flowers professionally

Choose: Funeral Floristry Essentials

This course is ideal if:

  • you’ve completed the Foundation course

  • you want confidence in funeral and sympathy work

  • you wish to work sensitively and professionally with funeral clients

It focuses specifically on funeral designs and professional standards.

I want to work as a professional florist

Choose: Professional Floristry Course

This course is designed for:

  • students who have completed Foundation-level training

  • those preparing for paid floristry work

  • florists who want greater confidence, consistency, and professionalism

It develops real-world skills, workflow, and professional capability.

I want to create large-scale wedding and event installations

Choose: Advanced Wedding & Event Floristry – Installations

This course is suitable if:

  • you are already confident with wedding and event floristry

  • you have professional experience or advanced training

  • you want to work with arches, structures, and large installations

This is an advanced course and is not suitable for beginners.

Still unsure?

If you’re not certain which course is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch and we’ll be happy to advise based on your experience and goals.

 

Floristry Course Progression Path

Floristry Taster Day
↓
Foundation Floristry Course
↓
Wedding & Event Floristry Essentials / Funeral Floristry Essentials (optional)
↓
Professional Floristry Course
↓
Advanced Wedding & Event Floristry – Installations

Not all students follow the same route. Courses may be taken based on experience, interests, and career goals.