These workshops can be taken as a series or simply as a one-off class.
They are suitable for the absolute beginner, as well as those who have been steadily building their floristry skills through previous workshop experiences.
We aim to provide every participant with an enjoyable, informative, social and creative workshop experience.
Classes are held on weekends and weekday evenings. Refreshments, tools and materials are provided. Personalised classes can be arranged to suit birthday parties or hens nights. A discount voucher is provided to all workshop participants for purchases in store, as a helping hand to practise their newfound floristry skills at home.
2019 WORKSHOPS
Cake + Flowers = LOVE ... 16 March 2019
Cake + Flowers = LOVE
March 16th, 2019 | Saturday 2- 4pm
This workshop will combine everyone’s two favourite things – cake and flowers! Learn how to make every cake special with decorative icing techniques and a floral cake arrangement. Discover how to feature flowers in a cascading design to create the perfect cake arrangement. The correct taping technique will be taught, along with placement design and cake icing skills.
- Learn about the process of decorating your own cakes with flowers and icing
- Build confidence in floral placement design
- Discover flower varieties perfect for cake toppers
- Learn correct floral taping technique
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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The Floral Press - Part 1 ... 13 April 2019
The Floral Press (Child Friendly)
Part 1: April 13th, 2019 | Saturday 2 – 4pm
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Part 2: May 4th, 2019 | Saturday 2 – 4pm
This workshop is perfect for all ages. Discover the age-old technique of pressing flowers for use when designing homemade cards, paper, soap and candles. This is a two-part workshop. Part I will focus on the process of pressing flowers and guide you through the best flower varieties to press for excellent results. Part II will teach you how to use your newly-pressed flowers to make the perfect card for Mother’s Day.
- Understand the process of pressing flowers
- Discover the best flower varieties for pressing
- Design beautifully unique cards for Mother’s Day
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear casual clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Floral Aromatherapy ... 23 May 2019
Floral Aromatherapy
May 23rd, 2019 | Thursday 6 – 8pm
This workshop will delve into the world of aromatherapy. Create your own floral scent from essential oils and use it to create perfume, room and pillow mist. Learn about the many uses of essential oils and how you can incorporate them in your day-to-day life.
- Create your own signature floral scent
- Learn about the benefits of aromatherapy
- Discover uses for floral essential oils to relax and inspire
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Working with Tropical Flowers and Foliage ... 28 June 2019
Working with Tropical Flowers and Foliage – Modern Arrangement
June 28th, 2019 | Friday 6 – 8pm
In this workshop, participants will create a modern tropical floral arrangement and learn how to condition and maintain tropical flowers. The modern minimalist style of floral design will be introduced. This is the perfect workshop for those who love bright and vibrant statement pieces!
- Learn conditioning and maintenance of tropical flowers
- Create a modern, tropical arrangement in a vase
- Explore design and balance according to flower characteristics
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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An Entertainer’s Guide to Flowers and Styling ... 24 July 2019
Partnership with Table for Louis
An Entertainer’s Guide to Flowers and Styling
July 24th, 2019 | Wednesday 6 – 9pm
This workshop is an entertainer’s delight. Learn how to style your table and create a floral table garland, matching serviette rings and a reception arrangement for your next event.
- Create a table garland, matching serviette rings and a reception arrangement
- Learn the secrets of table styling
- Practise floral wiring and arrangement design techniques
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Floral Styling for Weddings ... 10 August 2019
Floral Styling for Weddings
August 10th, 2019 | Saturday 2 – 5pm
This workshop will delve into the wonderful world of wedding flowers. Perfect for those wanting an insight into wedding flowers and the current style trends, those planning for DIY weddings or wedding stylists looking to gather some more confidence in their floristry skills.
- Create an unstructured wedding posy out of seasonal flowers and foliage
- Learn how to wire a buttonhole
- Watch a floral table styling demonstration to learn how to choose the perfect reception centrepiece
- Gather new ideas and techniques to equip you better when styling flowers for a wedding
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Spring Flower Crowns ... 14 September 2019
Spring Flower Crowns
September 14th, 2018 | Saturday 2 – 4pm
This workshop will delve into the exciting world of flower crowns. Worn at weddings, parties and the races, the instructors will guide participants step-by-step to create a unique head-piece. Correct wiring and taping technique will be taught, along with placement design.
- Learn wiring techniques associated with flower varieties
- Create a flower crown
- Build confidence in wired floral design
- Learn about the care of wired floral pieces
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Provincial Herbs ... 10 October 2019
Provincial Herbs
October 10th, 2018 | Thursday 6 – 8pm
This workshop will explore the provincial delights of herbs. Participants will create a kitchen herb garden in a provincial basket. They will also create herb-infused oil to complete the
perfect provincial feast.
- Create an indoor provincial herb garden in a basket
- Learn about the care of herbs
- Create herb-infused oil
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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An Abundance of Orchids ... 16 November 2019
An Abundance of Orchids
November 16th, 2019 | Saturday 2 – 4pm
This workshop will unleash the designer within! Learn how to create an amazing living arrangement with Phalaenopsis Orchids, Twisted Willow and Moss in a gorgeous receptacle. Perfect for a coffee table or reception room, participants will learn about the care of their Phalaenopsis Orchid plant arrangement.
- Create an arrangement with Phalaenopsis Orchids, Willow and Moss
- Learn how to care for orchid plants
- Practise the principles of design
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Beginners Christmas Wreaths ... 5 December 2019
Beginners Christmas Wreaths
December 5th, 2019 | Thursday 6 – 8pm
This workshop will bring the Christmas cheer to Tedder! Participants will create the perfect Christmas wreath for their front door, a gift or as a table certrepiece. This is the perfect workshop to discover how to use Christmas foliage and flowers.
- Create a Christmas wreath
- Introduction to Christmas foliage and flowers
- Build confidence in floral design
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Advanced Christmas Wreaths ... 15 December 2019
Advanced Christmas Wreaths
December 15th, 2018 | Saturday 2 – 4pm
This workshop will extend your Christmas Wreath making skills, using beautiful natural vine wreaths. Participants will use wiring techniques to design and create a unique and lasting Christmas Wreath. This is the perfect workshop to further your discovery of Christmas foliage and flowers.
- Create a Christmas wreath on a vine base
- Extend knowledge of Christmas foliage and flowers
- Build confidence in floral design
What do I need to bring with me?
There is no need to bring anything, we will provide everything you need to complete each workshop. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, with closed-in comfortable shoes. Canapés and refreshments will be provided.
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Terms and Conditions
1. General
1.1 Enrolment in a workshop can be online, over the phone or in person.
1.2 Payment in full will confirm enrolment in a workshop. Payment is due at the time of booking. Payment can be made online, over the phone or in person during business hours
1.3 Flowers on Tedder reserves the right to cancel or change the date and time of the workshop. In such circumstances, Flowers on Tedder will provide a substitute workshop or will provide a full refund.
1.4 A minimum enrolment of five participants is required for each workshop. Should a workshop be cancelled due to insufficient enrolments, participants booked into the workshop will be advised and an alternative workshop or a refund will be arranged at the discretion of Flowers on Tedder.
2. Refund Policy
2.1 Flowers on Tedder reserves the right to refuse any booking, and a refund will be processed.
2.2 Please choose carefully as workshop fees are generally non-refundable.
2.3 Refunds may be given if the workshop is cancelled or the workshop has reached capacity.
2.4 Full payment must be made at the time of enrolment for a workshop.
2.5 If you are unable to attend a workshop that you have paid for, Flowers on Tedder will do its best to find a substitute workshop but there is no obligation on it to do so. In this circumstance, workshop fees are refundable at the sole discretion of Flowers on Tedder.
2.6 Participants may cancel their enrolment in a workshop. Cancelation by a participant made 14 days prior to the workshop will entitle the participant to a full refund.
2.7 Cancellation made less than 14 days prior to the workshop will not entitle the participant to a refund but Flowers on Tedder may provide a discount for a future workshop or refund at its discretion.
3. Photography
3.1 Photographs may be taken by Flowers on Tedder staff during the course of workshops. These photographs will be for promotional purposes, including online and print use. Your consent to this is implied as a condition of your enrolment in a workshop.
3.2 Participants may take photographs or videos of their own work.
3.3 Participants must ensure that photographs and videos are only taken before and after the presentation by Flowers on Tedder staff and not during the presentation unless otherwise advised. This is to minimise distraction for the presenter and other participants.
4. Workplace Health & Safety
4.1 Covered shoes must be worn during workshops.
4.2 Any safety direction given by staff of Flowers on Tedder must be complied with. Flowers on Tedder accept no responsibility for any injury resulting from non-compliance with such a direction.