The Career Course
Immerse yourself in the world of floral design with the professional four-week career course at the PAUL THOMAS FLOWER SCHOOL. Designed to cover all the fundamentals of floristry and wedding design, this comprehensive course teaches classic floristry skills such as wiring, hand-tied bouquets, and vase arrangements, as well as delving into advanced installation techniques for large-scale projects encompassing corporate, event and wedding floristry.
Quintessential British floral design is at the heart of PAUL THOMAS, and we are thrilled to impart our founder’s unique design philosophy throughout our career course. With dedicated classes on his renowned design style and special sessions focused on British flowers and plant arranging, students will learn to create exquisite, seasonal arrangements. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our focus on foam-free floristry.
Experience the vibrant pulse of London’s flower market during an insightful trip, and gain hands-on expertise with the opportunity to work onsite at one of our prestigious partner venues. Concluding in a final project in week four, students will design, purchase, and create their own wedding arrangements, applying the techniques and skills mastered throughout the course. Embark on this journey of British floral design and let your career blossom.
Curriculum:
Week One: Foundation Floristry
Week Two: Foundation Wedding & Events
Week Three: Advanced Floral Design
Week Four: Advanced Wedding & Event Design
Classes can be booked as weekly modules; however, we only recommend our
Advanced week courses to students who have completed the relevant
Foundation week or have some previous floristry experience.
The Course will run from 10am to 5pm with a lunch break (with the exception of onsite days for events and market visits).
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The Career Course
Immerse yourself in the world of floral design with the professional four-week career course at the PAUL THOMAS FLOWER SCHOOL. Designed to cover all the fundamentals of floristry and wedding design, this comprehensive course teaches classic floristry skills such as wiring, hand-tied bouquets, and vase arrangements, as well as delving into advanced installation techniques for large-scale projects encompassing corporate, event and wedding floristry.
Quintessential British floral design is at the heart of PAUL THOMAS, and we are thrilled to impart our founders unique design philosophy throughout our career course. With dedicated classes on his renowned design style and special sessions focused on British flowers and plant arranging, students will learn to create exquisite, seasonal arrangements. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our focus on foam-free floristry.
Experience the vibrant pulse of London’s flower market during an insightful trip, and gain hands-on expertise with the opportunity to work onsite at one of our prestigious partner venues. Concluding in a final project in week four, students will design, purchase, and create their own wedding arrangements, applying the techniques and skills mastered throughout the course. Embark on this journey of British floral design and let your career blossom.
Curriculum:
Week One: Foundation Floristry
Week Two: Foundation Wedding & Events
Week Three: Advanced Floral Design
Week Four: Advanced Wedding & Event Design
Classes can be booked as weekly modules; however, we only recommend our Advanced week courses to students who have completed the relevant Foundation week or have some previous floristry experience.
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The Career Course – Complete
From: £6,800.00Immerse yourself in the world of floral design with the professional four-week career course at the PAUL THOMAS FLOWER SCHOOL. Designed to cover all the fundamentals of floristry and wedding design, this comprehensive course teaches classic floristry skills such as wiring, hand-tied bouquets, and vase arrangements, as well as delving into advanced installation techniques for large-scale projects encompassing corporate, event and wedding floristry.
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Week 01: Foundation Floristry
From: £1,850.00Foundation Floristry is your comprehensive introduction to the floral industry. Throughout this week, you will master essential skills such as hand-tied bouquets, vase arranging, wreath and garland making alongside the fundamentals of flower care and conditioning.
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Week 02: Foundation Wedding & Event Design
From: £1,850.00Foundation Wedding & Events aims to immerse students in the enchanting world of wedding and event floristry. The week begins with mastering intricate wiring techniques, essential for crafting exquisite buttonholes, corsages, and flower crowns.
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Week 03: Advanced Floral Design
From: £1,850.00Elevate your floral skills with Advanced Floral Design. Throughout the week, students will engage in both individual and group projects, concentrating on large-scale corporate design and the creation of luxurious tablescapes for events.
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Week 04: Advanced Wedding & Event Design
From: £1,850.00Advanced Wedding & Event Design offers individual and group classes dedicated to large-scale wedding and event design. From hanging installations and mantelpiece arrangements to arches and aisle decorations, you will complete the course confident in your new skills and with a portfolio of beautiful, luxurious designs.