Helen Allen
Helen Allen has many years’ experience in floral design with her creations appearing in international magazines. She won ‘student of the year’ for her ANC floristry exam. Being freelance as ‘Verdila flowers’ she teaches to many different groups and is busy with wedding and event work especially in the summer months. www.verdila.co.uk @verdilaflowers
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Coleridge Community College
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august
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
1 week
Course details
Brief Description: Fancy going big with your flower arrangement? Have fun creating a larger scale floral design with impact on this morning session. All materials included but you will need to
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Course details
Brief Description:
Fancy going big with your flower arrangement? Have fun creating a larger scale floral design with impact on this morning session. All materials included but you will need to bring a bucket or pedestal stand if you have one. This is a suitable design for a party, event, wedding or church florals.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No knowledge required, just a love of flowers. Please notify the college of any plant allergies before the course.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Apply techniques to create a larger scale floral arrangement including best sustainable practice.
- Know how to care from your completed floral work to maximise its life.
- Learn how to safely and securely transport and care for your design.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used.
You will need to bring:
Strong scissors, wire cutters if you have them, (the college has a small number for your use) bucket or pedestal stand, bin bag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional) and apron. You may wish to bring protective disposable gloves for your hands or hand wipes as the plant material can get messy!
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
The tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£56 – to book your place, please call the office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Helen AllenHelen Allen has many years’ experience in floral design with her creations appearing in international magazines. She won ‘student of the year’ for her ANC floristry exam. Being freelance as ‘Verdila flowers’ she teaches to many different groups and is busy with wedding and event work especially in the summer months. www.verdila.co.uk @verdilaflowers
november
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
1 morning
Course details
Brief Description: Start the festive season in style this year with your own fresh, long lasting festive ring. With no knowledge of flower arranging required
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Course details
Brief Description:
Start the festive season in style this year with your own fresh, long lasting festive ring. With no knowledge of flower arranging required, come along and learn how to create a ring with long lasting pine and other long-lasting foliage and plant material including decoration to mark the season. If you would rather complete a table-based advent ring rather than a door hanging, just let me know at the start of the day. All materials are included in the course fee. Just bring your scissors.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No prior knowledge required. Please notify the college of any plant allergies before attending.
If you prefer a floral foam ring please state this at the time of booking
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Apply techniques to create an advent ring or hanging door ring to take home for the festive season
• Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
• Learn how to safely and securely include wired accessories
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used.
You will need to bring:
Strong scissors (wire cutters if you have them), bin bag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional), apron. Also a crate or semi rigid bag (e.g. supermarket hessian bag) to transport your design. You may wish to bring protective disposable gloves for your hands or hand wipes as the plant material can get messy!
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be:
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£60 – To book this course, please call the office on 01223 712340 to make payment by card or bank transfer
Tutor
Helen AllenHelen Allen has many years’ experience in floral design with her creations appearing in international magazines. She won ‘student of the year’ for her ANC floristry exam. Being freelance as ‘Verdila flowers’ she teaches to many different groups and is busy with wedding and event work especially in the summer months. www.verdila.co.uk @verdilaflowers
Time
(Saturday) 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
2.5 hours
Course details
Brief Description: Start the festive season in style this year with your own fresh, long lasting festive ring. With no knowledge of flower arranging required
READ MORE
Course details
Brief Description:
Start the festive season in style this year with your own fresh, long lasting festive ring. With no knowledge of flower arranging required, come along and learn how to create a ring with long lasting pine and other long-lasting foliage and plant material including decoration to mark the season. If you would rather complete a table-based advent ring rather than a door hanging, just let me know at the start of the day. All materials are included in the course fee. Just bring your scissors.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No prior knowledge required. Please notify the college of any plant allergies before attending.
If you prefer a floral foam ring please state this at the time of booking
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Apply techniques to create an advent ring or hanging door ring to take home for the festive season
• Know how to care for your completed floral work to maximise its life
• Learn how to safely and securely include wired accessories
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used.
You will need to bring:
Strong scissors (wire cutters if you have them), bin bag, notebook and pen if you want to record any information for yourself, camera (optional), apron. Also a crate or semi rigid bag (e.g. supermarket hessian bag) to transport your design. You may wish to bring protective disposable gloves for your hands or hand wipes as the plant material can get messy!
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be:
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£50 – Please call the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and make payment by card.
Tutor
Helen AllenHelen Allen has many years’ experience in floral design with her creations appearing in international magazines. She won ‘student of the year’ for her ANC floristry exam. Being freelance as ‘Verdila flowers’ she teaches to many different groups and is busy with wedding and event work especially in the summer months. www.verdila.co.uk @verdilaflowers