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Frequently Asked Questions

• What experience level do I need to enroll in floristry courses?

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  Most floristry courses are designed for beginners and require no prior experience. Classes such as 'Floristry Design Workshop suitable for Beginners' and 'Beginners Guide to Floristry' explicitly state they are open to everyone and suitable for all abilities. Teachers provide step-by-step guidance through fundamental techniques including flower care, conditioning, and basic design principles. Some courses also offer intermediate options for those who have completed beginner-level classes.

• What materials and supplies are typically included in floristry workshops?

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  Nearly all floristry workshops include all necessary materials. Fresh flower workshops provide seasonal blooms, floral foam, wire, and containers that you take home. For example, 'Floral Workshops - Beautiful Bouquets' includes all flowers, materials, tea, coffee, and cake. Specialized workshops like 'Preserved & Dried Arrangement Zoom Workshop + Kit' ship pre-selected materials directly to you. The 'Beginners Terrarium Workshop' provides glass vessels, tropical plants, rocks, and figurines. This means you arrive ready to create without purchasing supplies separately.

• How many instructors have extensive professional experience teaching these courses?

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  Multiple instructors bring significant industry experience. Jemina is an Accredited Teacher and Qualified Florist with over 35 years of industry experience teaching several workshops. Victoria Whitelaw has 35 years in the floristry industry and owns the Victoria Whitelaw School of Flowers. Azumi, an ikebana master, has over 30 years of experience and teaches multiple floral design courses. This depth of professional experience is consistent across most offered courses.

• What types of floral arrangements can I learn to create?

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  Courses cover diverse floral techniques including handtied bouquets, table centerpieces, Christmas wreaths (both fresh and preserved), garden posies, tall vase arrangements, fishbowl designs, and wedding bouquets. Specialized courses teach Japanese ikebana design with focus on balance and form, kokedama (moss ball bonsai), terrariums, and dried flower installations. Some courses like 'Floristry for Beginners with Azumi - 4 week course' progress through flower headpieces and buttonholes across multiple sessions.

• Are there courses available in different formats beyond in-person workshops?

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  Yes, courses are available in multiple formats. The 'Preserved & Dried Arrangement Zoom Workshop + Kit' provides online instruction with materials shipped to your home across Australia. 'Francesca's Flower Club' delivers monthly boxes with seasonal flowers and provides instruction via live Facebook video that you can watch on your schedule. In-person options range from single 2-3 hour workshops to multi-week courses meeting once weekly or over consecutive days.

• What is included in the course fees?

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  Course fees typically include all flowers, foliage, and floristry materials (wire, tape, foam, scissors, floral knives). Many workshops include refreshments such as tea, coffee, and cake. Some specialized workshops provide additional items: Christmas wreath courses include welcome drinks, terrarium workshops provide glass vessels, and the 'Tipsy Terrarium Kokedama Floristry Workshop' includes non-alcoholic bubbles. All creations you make are yours to take home. Courses specifically note what is included to help with planning and cost.