Flower School

Flower arranging workshops

Relaxed, hands-on workshops with our award-winning florists Lucy and Frankie. Bring your enthusiasm and leave with something beautiful you made yourself.

  • Two-hour workshops
  • Everything supplied
  • Gift vouchers available
A hen party group with the vase arrangements they made at a Gin House Flowers workshop

Each workshop is designed with beginners in mind, with plenty to learn whatever your skill level. All you need is a willingness to give it a go.

Choose from an assortment of fabulous flowers and foliage, then create your own design with help on hand and plenty of one-to-one guidance. It is a lovely way to spend an afternoon or evening with friends.

Your workshop

What to expect

  1. A drink on arrival

    Settle in with a glass of bubbles or a G&T.

  2. A demonstration

    We show you how to choose, prepare, wire and arrange your flowers.

  3. Make your own

    Create your design from our flowers and foliage, with one-to-one guidance throughout.

  4. Take it home

    Leave with your finished piece and the know-how to do it again.

All flowers, foliage, materials and equipment are supplied, including the vases, frames or containers you need for your design.

Classes

Our workshops

Dates are announced through the year. Contact us to hear about the next ones or to reserve your place.

Finished Christmas wreaths made at a Gin House Flowers class

Late November & December

Christmas wreath workshop

Our most popular class. Create your own fully moss-backed spruce wreath, with G&Ts, bubbly, snacks and everything you need supplied. Reserve your place by message, by email or in the shop. Contact us for this year’s dates.

£60 per person · £10 deposit

Two hours

Hand tied bouquet

Learn how to build and tie a beautiful hand tied bouquet of seasonal flowers.

Dates to follow

Two hours

Vase arrangement

Design a full, balanced arrangement in a vase, ready to display at home.

Dates to follow

Spring

Spring & Easter wreath

Celebrate the new season with a fresh wreath for your front door.

Dates to follow

Autumn

Autumn wreath

Make a wreath full of rich autumn colour and texture.

Dates to follow

Full day

Insight into Floristry

Our beginner’s day: hand tied bouquet, vase and oasis arrangements and wired pieces, with your own kit box, lunch and drinks included.

Dates to follow

Your choice

Private class

Any of our workshops, or something different, for you and your group.

On request

A group holding the Christmas wreaths they made at a private workshop

Private & group workshops

Celebrate with flowers

We tailor our workshops to create a private floral experience for your group. They are popular for celebrations and just as popular for corporate entertainment and hospitality.

  • Hen parties
  • Birthdays
  • Baby showers
  • Christmas parties
  • Team building
  • Client hospitality
Our florist demonstrating wreath making on stage to a large group

Clubs & groups

Demonstrations

Sit back, watch and learn as our florists demonstrate their craft. A wonderful evening for clubs, societies and groups.

Gift vouchers

Give someone the gift of a workshop. Vouchers are available in the shop or by calling 01223 656670.

Questions

Good to know

Anything else? Call us on 01223 656670.

Do I need any experience?

Not at all. Our workshops are designed with beginners in mind, and we guide you one-to-one throughout.

What is included?

Everything: flowers, foliage, materials and equipment, including any vases, frames or containers, plus a glass of bubbles or a G&T.

How do I book?

Send us a message, email us or pop into the shop. Christmas wreath places are secured with a £10 deposit.

Can I book a private workshop?

Yes. Private group dates can often be arranged. Tell us about your group and the occasion and we will tailor the workshop for you.

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes. Workshop vouchers make a lovely present. Call us or visit the shop to buy one.

Book a workshop

Reserve your place

Tell us which workshop you are interested in and we will be in touch with dates and availability.

Flower School enquiry

We usually reply within a few working days.