Brief Description
In this workshop you will learn how to make your own seasonal Christmas wreath using fresh foliage from scratch. You will begin by creating a mossed ring base, before hand-wiring foliage and adding exciting textures to your wreath such as berries, oranges, limes, cinnamon and much more. You then have the option to add a ribbon to complete your design.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No prior knowledge required.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Moss and hand wire your own wreath, skills which can be transferred to making other seasonal wreaths (such as autumnal and dried)
• Learn the best technique for creating wreaths
• Learn how to securely add wired accessories such as cinnamon and oranges
• Learn how to incorporate foliage from your own garden
You will need to bring
• Strong scissors or secateurs for stronger foliage
• Gardening gloves (certain foliage can be sticky and muddy)
• Bin bag or waste bucket / bin
• Notebook and pen
• An apron
• A crate or flat box (lined with cellophane) to transport your design home
All materials for the wreath are provided in the cost of the course.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
No extra fees. There is an allowance included in the fee for all plant material and sundries used.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Further floral workshops.
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.
