3-Day Career Change Course 20th - 22nd April 2026

3-Day Floristry Career Change Course

For aspiring florists ready to turn their floral dreams into a career.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for aspiring florists, creative career changers, and flower lovers looking to explore a professional future in floristry. Whether you're starting from scratch or have dabbled in flowers before, this course offers the perfect foundation to step confidently into the industry.

What you’ll leave with:

✔ A clear understanding of the floral industry and modern floristry techniques
✔ Hands-on experience with seasonal flowers and a wide range of design styles
✔ A Certificate of Completion from The Happy Blossoms
✔ Encouragement and tips to help you capture and style your floral work beautifully for photography and social media

Course Breakdown

Day 1: Foundations of Floristry

Course Overview & Structure
• Welcome and introduction
• Your journey into floristry begins
• The role of a modern florist

Sourcing & Seasonality
• Where to source high-quality blooms
• Understanding flower seasonality
• Embracing sustainability in floristry

Flower Care & Preparation
• Conditioning and caring for fresh flowers
• Learning and following floral "recipes"

Hand-Tied Bouquets & Creative Pieces
• Creating signature hand-tied bouquets
• Wrapping techniques and water bubble wraps
• Sustainable packaging ideas
• Crafting a flower crown and hair comb

Day 2: Styling & Arrangements

Design & Colour Theory
• Building colour palettes with confidence
• Understanding proportion and structure
• Selecting the right vessels for each design

Floral Arrangements & Styles
• Architectural compote bowl arrangement
• Exploring different bouquet styles
• Creating table centrepieces
• Designing a whimsical flower meadow arrangement

Day 3: Weddings & Events

Wedding Flower Essentials
• How to plan and design for weddings
• Costing, quantities, and seasonal flower sourcing

Logistics & Execution
• Transporting flowers safely
• Day-of planning and logistics
• Creating compelling wedding proposals

Bridal Party Flowers
• Creating a bridal bouquet
• Designing a bridesmaid’s bouquet, buttonholes, and corsages

Styling & Presentation
• How to photograph your floral work
• Styling tips for social media and portfolio building

Timings 10-5pm every day.

Date of course: 20th - 22nd April 2026

All tuition, materials and equipment are included, plus light refreshments. We will have a one hour lunch break each day, there are lots of super gorgeous cafes in Wimborne where we are based or please feel free to bring a packed lunch to eat in the studio.