With 17 years Floristry experience. I can offer a wealth of information, I have worked predominantly in the UK as well as the USA.

I specialise in Contempory Floristry and have won several competitions, currently holding the Flowergram Designer of the Year award 2004/5 and 2005/6.

The Academy, offers specialist Contempory Floristry Courses for the beginner to the Advanced.


Below is a List of the current programmes that we will be running in 2007.

Most of the courses will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Course : Hand Tied Bouquet

A one evening course that shows the basics of a hand tied design, this course is designed for beginners.

The course timetable is: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Dates:  Tuesday evenings:  15th April

Cost: £40.00

(Price includes all flowers, containers, sundries and accessories)

Course : Wedding flowers

This course is held over two weeks, you will learn a Bridal hand tied bouquet and a table design to match.

The course timetable is: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Dates:  Tuesday evenings:   6th and 13th May

Cost: £110.00

(Price includes all flowers, containers, sundries and accessories)

Course : Contemporary Containers

This two week course is designed around containers; you will be using a vairety of containers including glass wear and ceramics

This course will show you how to arrange flowers in a vase and make funky arrangements with a 'Wow' factor.

The course timetable is: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Dates:   26nd and 29th April

Cost: £110.00

(Price includes all flowers, containers, sundries and accessories)

Course : Funky Buttonholes

Learn new techniques in making designer buttonholes. This is a one evening course where you will learn to make two designer buttonholes.

The course timetable is: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Dates:   Tuesday Evening: 30th May

Cost: £30.00

(Price includes all flowers, containers, sundries and accessories)

Course : Sympathy Flowers

This three week course will show you differing styles of traditional and contempory sympathy flowers.

The course includes: double ended spray, loose heart and a textural tribute.

Held over four weeks, this course is for beginners to advanced and students wanting to learn beautiful and contempory funeral flowers.

The course timetable is: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Dates:   27th May, 3rd and 10th June

Cost: £240.00

(Price includes all flowers, containers, sundries and accessories)

What the course includes

All Flowers, Materials, Foliages.

All Containers, sundries

Light Refreshments, Tea, coffee etc.

What to Bring

Camera - To take picture of the different stages of your arrangement.

Note Pad and pen

Work box - This is not always necessary as; Scissors, Knifes and tools will be lent to you by The Academy.

Parking

There is free parking at the back of the shop or in the free car park close to the shop.

Class sizes

We are limiting the class sizes to a maximum of 6 students.

Booking Terms and conditions

All fees include VAT (Sales Tax)

Fees include all flowers and containers etc. Those that are required for practical ‘hands on’ tuition become the property of the student. Also included are all light refreshments, tea, coffee etc. All other necessary equipment will be provided by the Academy. Lunch is not included.

It may be useful to bring along a camera to record the stages of the arrangement being made. (Video Cameras and any form of audio or video recordings are not permitted)

A non- refundable deposit of 10% is require with each booking and the balance is required no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Refunds or transfers are at the sole discretion of the directors and will only be considered if cancellation in writing is received at least 4 weeks prior to the course. Fees are otherwise strictly non refundable and non transferable. Please note that your place is not confirmed until we have received your deposit/ payment in full. It is advisable to check availability in advance over the phone using a credit card number. The Florist reserves the right to cancel courses at any time.

Please complete the application form online or print out and return to:

Hayley Pick
The Academy at The Florist
232 St Johns Road
Boxmoor
Hemel Hempstead
Herts
HP11QQ

If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact Hayley on 01442 212237

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