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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of floristry workshops are available in Brisbane?

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  Brisbane offers floristry workshops across multiple skill levels and styles. Francesca's Flowers provides 3-hour workshops including Beautiful Bouquets, Garden Posies, Naturally Natives, DIY Wedding Bouquets, Flower Crowns, and Christmas-themed arrangements. Botanicals By Bella offers Succulent Terrarium and Houseplant Propagation workshops covering over 30 species of houseplants. Specialized workshops include Real Botanical Christmas Wreaths (2.5-3 hours), Everlasting Flower Crowns, Dried Floral Hoops, and Botanical Lettering. B's Quirky Creations focuses on succulent and polymer clay projects including Succulent Beehives, Dream Catchers, and Turtles.

• How long do floristry courses typically run in Brisbane?

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  Workshop durations vary by type. Most Francesca's Flowers workshops run 3 hours and include tea, coffee, and cake. The Floral Basics series consists of 3-week blocks with weekly sessions. Specialized workshops range from 45 minutes (Everlasting Floral Fairy Cabin) to 3 hours (Christmas Wreaths). Succulent workshops typically run 2-3 hours. The Houseplant Propagation workshop and Kokedama classes also run approximately 2-3 hours.

• What materials and refreshments are included in floristry workshops?

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  Most Brisbane floristry workshops include all necessary materials. Francesca's Flowers workshops include all flowers, floristry materials, tea, coffee, and cake. Succulent workshops (Beehive, Dream Catcher, Turtle) include morning or afternoon tea. The Real Botanical Christmas Wreath provides dried flowers, floristry tape, wire, scissors, and wire cutters with a welcome drink. Terrarium workshops include all materials for your creation. Some corporate workshops include cheese platters, welcome drinks, or wine and nibbles depending on the package selected.

• Are floristry courses suitable for beginners with no experience?

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  Yes, most courses are designed for beginners. The Floral Basics 3-week series is specifically intended for beginning-level students interested in learning floral design foundations. These courses teach flower handling, care, knife and scissors techniques, and flower conditioning. Francesca's Flowers workshops are led by experienced floral designers with small group sizes. Kokedama workshops are suitable for beginners with no prior experience. Most workshops state that no prior experience is necessary, only a love of flowers and interest in learning.

• Can I attend floristry workshops as part of a group or special event?

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  Yes, bespoke group workshops can be arranged. Francesca's Flowers offers custom arrangements for girls' get-togethers, hen's parties, and team bonding events. Corporate workshops are available including Corporate Workshop - Posies and Cake and Corporate Workshop - Flower Crowns & Cheese. B's Quirky Creations workshops accommodate maximum groups of 12 participants. Gift certificates are available for individual or group purchases. Private event options are available for Succulent Dream Catchers with wine and nibbles included.

• What will I take home from a floristry workshop in Brisbane?

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  Participants take home completed creations. From Francesca's Flowers bouquet workshops, you take home a seasonal floral arrangement you've created. Wreath workshops result in finished wreaths ready to display. Succulent workshops produce finished pieces such as Beehives, Dream Catchers, or Turtles to place in gardens. Terrarium workshops yield completed terrariums that remain healthy year-round. The Houseplant Propagation workshop includes propagated plants ready for growing at home. Francesca's Flower Club delivers monthly boxes with all materials to create florist-quality arrangements at home, guided by live Facebook videos.