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Business of Floristry – two week course
Suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge

This well established and popular course is ideal for those considering a change in career or wanting an in-depth look at the world of floristry. It would also be suitable for flower arrangers wishing to add to their skills.

Business theory will include:
• the wholesale market
• contract work
• different ways of purchasing flowers
• purchasing sundries and containers
• taking on premises
• working as a freelance florist
• how to promote a business
• relay organizations
• window displays
• customer care

Practical work will cover:
• the basics of floristry
• wedding work
• bouquets, posies and handtied bouquets
• headdresses
• corsages and buttonholes
• sympathy work
• parties and celebrations
• packaging and presentation
• pedestals
• styling and photography

Note – the course takes place from Monday to Friday each week.

Course details
dates 2010: 13 – 24 Sep, 18 – 29 Oct, 23 Nov – 3 Dec dates 2011: 24 Jan – 4 Feb, 14 – 25 Mar, 16 – 27 May, 11 – 22 May, 12 – 23 Sept, 17 – 28 Oct
time: 10.00 am – 4.30 pm each day except for the first Monday: 1.00 – 4.30 pm, and the last Friday: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
cost: 2010: £2450, 2011: £2580