Ashleigh has taught for many years and also demonstrated in Japan, USA and Canada and with her experience teaches you how to use the skills to make new and exciting designs as well as allowing classic styles to show the simple beauty of many types of flowers.
Having taught at The Paula Pryke Flower School for many years Ashleigh has started her own flower classes, and now offers a range of dates for the summer.
As the classes are small all levels are welcome as students set their own pace with Ashleigh on hand to give tips and advice during the day.
Ashleigh Hopkins Florist is based in St Johns Wood London NW8. Classes are kept to 4 or 5 people to enable all students to receive one to one tuition and experience the atmosphere of a floristry environment. The day starts at 10.00 am (unless stated earlier for intensive days) and finishes at 4.00pm. Refreshments are provided throughout the day including a light lunch. We would ask for any dietary requests to be given at the time of booking.
All places are booked with a non refundable deposit of 20% with full payment required 7 days before the date of the course. In the event of being unable to attend on the day we are unable to refund due to the perishable nature of the goods.
For the dates of all courses, please visit our About Us page or click here .
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| Hand tied bouquet courses - £160.00 |
One day course on hand tied bouquets, this course will teach you how to make hand tied bouquets ready to go into vases at home or give as gifts.
We will use seasonal flowers and start the day demonstrating the techniques required to achieve a stunning bouquet. In the afternoon there will be the opportunity for you to practice the skills taught and you will make three designs. |
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| Table arrangements courses - £160.00 |
One day course on making table arrangements, this course will teach you how to make table arrangements in oasis and chicken wire in both a contemporary and classic style.
We will use seasonal flowers and start the day demonstrating the techniques required to achieve the arrangements. In the afternoon there will be the opportunity for you to practice the skills taught and you will make two designs. |
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| Introduction to floristry - £250.00 |
Intensive day starting at 9.30 am
During this intensive day you will be introduced to floristry, making five items throughout the day including the following,
- • Hand tied bouquet
- • Posy arrangement
- • Front facing arrangement
- • Long and low table arrangement
- • Vase arrangement
We will discuss how to condition flowers and the best way to choose the flowers required for each type of arrangement. This course will help you to decide if a career in floristry could be for you or it will help you to build on skills you may already have. |
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| Funeral work - £250.00 |
Intensive day starting at 9.30 am
During this intensive day you will be introduced to funeral work, making four items throughout the day including the following,
- • Spray in oasis
- • Tied sheaf
- • Massed tribute
- • Open wreath
This course is for people who have started out in floristry or maybe have their own business and need to gain experience. We will discuss the different types of funeral work and their suitability for the occasion. Also how to take the correct information and how to order the flowers required. |
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| Flower club - £45.00 including flowers |
Flower club is a weekly evening spent with other flower enthusiasts making items of your choice with discussion and evaluation as you progress at your own pace.
Ashleigh is on hand to guide you and answer any questions you may have on any aspect of floristry. Each week you will spend two hours making a piece of your choice
As space is limited we would ask you to telephone to ensure a space is available before you book. |
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| Two week intensive career course - £1,750 |
This course will take you through all aspects of floristry including the techniques to make all items for various occasions and also how to buy and cost for them. It will also discuss the many areas there are to work or build a business in the industry. It is a great start for anyone deciding to have a change of career or build on existing skills they may already have. With both practical and theory combined this is a great course to continue your floristry training. |
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