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Six Month Professional Floristry Course - January 2025
Jan
25
to Jun 8

Six Month Professional Floristry Course - January 2025

Six Month Professional Floristry Course - January 2025

£3,800

Introduction to professional and sustainable floristry.

Join us throughout the seasons for a hands on introduction to professional floristry, our focus is on the contemporary application of traditional floristry allowing you to develop your own style.

Each month, as nature brings to us the best seasonal and Scottish grown flowers while late Winter transitions through Spring into the start of Summer, you will learn how best to work with each season to create unique floral art. Learning traditional time honoured techniques we will walk you through each element using demonstrations and hands on application, teaching the fundamentals of mechanics for your designs and developing your own compositional skills.

Alongside this course we will be standing with you on your creative journey to answer your questions and offer industry insight, our resourceful team will be with you every step of the way.

This course has been developed to allow you to grow in the process, hands on training will be given over two full days once each month, dates outlined below:

  • January 25th-26th

  • February 22nd-23rd

  • March 15th-16th

  • April 26th-27th

  • May 24th-25th

  • June 7th-8th

You will be welcomed into the studio from 10am - 5pm each day, allowing for an hours break for lunch where you can explore the beautiful and inspiring surroundings of Belladrum Estate where our studio is located.

Subjects covered will include: bridal bouquets, including gathered style and traditional, spiral techniques, hair flowers, boutonnières, large scale installations, archways, urns, table centres & tablescape styling.

We will end our time together with an editorial styled shoot with a professional photographer, creating images that you can add to your portfolio

All designs from Wild Gorse Studio will be produced sustainably and floral foam free.

If you wish to discuss more details of the course, Julia would be delighted to chat with you, please just drop us a line.


Deposit Payment

If you would prefer to pay a deposit to book your place for now, rather than the full cost up front, please use the link below.

We will be in touch to arrange payment of the remaining balance - either via an invoice or a payment plan - which will be due before the start of the course.


 
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Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (12 Dec)
Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (12 Dec)

Thursday 12th December // 7-9pm

£75

A time honoured art...

Join us in our candlelit studio for a festive evening of warmth and creativity. Using the finest seasonal evergreens and exploring traditional techniques and materials, you’ll create your own welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door for Christmas.

All tools and materials will be provided and light festive refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (05 Dec)
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (05 Dec)

Thursday 5th December // 7-9pm

£75

A time honoured art...

Join us in our candlelit studio for a festive evening of warmth and creativity. Using the finest seasonal evergreens and exploring traditional techniques and materials, you’ll create your own welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door for Christmas.

All tools and materials will be provided and light festive refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Botanical Bell Jars
Nov
21
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Botanical Bell Jars

SOLD OUT

Thursday 21st November // 7-9pm

£60

An everlasting arrangement under glass...

Working with botanical elements you will create your own stylised arrangement a magical world incased in glass that will last forever. A statement piece for your home or captivating gift for a flower lover.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Harvest Arrangement
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Harvest Arrangement

SOLD OUT

Thursday 24th October // 7-9pm

£60

Create a harvest-time arrangement of fresh & dried flowers...

As the seasons turn once more, this workshop will honour the nature of Harvest, designing with fresh and dried flowers in an earthy vessel we will observe the transitions of this time.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Dahlias
Sep
26
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Dahlias

Thursday 26th September // 7-9pm

£60

A seasonal celebration of Dahlias...

Join us to appreciate the beauty of dahlias. With so many varieties grown in the Wild Gorse Gardens, we will explore their colours and shapes whilst we will create an arrangement of rainbow splendour.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Ikebana
Aug
22
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Ikebana

Thursday 22nd August // 7-9pm

£60

The Japanese art of 'giving life to flowers'...

Join us for this study of simplicity and the philosophy behind the ancient art of Ikebana, holding space for meaning and mindfulness through floral art.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Floral Fresco
Jul
18
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Floral Fresco

Thursday 18th July // 7-9pm

£60

Create a classic summer picnic table arrangement...

As we enter al fresco season, this workshop is perfect for those who love to entertain. We will be creating a colourful garden-inspired table centre arrangement using fresh fruits and seasonal flowers from the Wild Gorse Garden perfect for your dining table or garden party.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Three Day Summer School
Jul
9
to Jul 11

Three Day Summer School

Three Day Summer School

£950

A three day celebration of seasonal summer florals...

An introductory course exploring the textures, colours and vibrancy of summer floristry. With our usual focus on sustainable sourcing and locally grown flowers this is a perfect taster for those looking to pursue a creative experience this summer; an abundant time of year to inspire and explore the themes of lifestyle floristry.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available. 

Suitable for all abilities.


 
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Untamed Series: Midsummer
Jun
15
10:00 AM10:00

Untamed Series: Midsummer

Untamed Series: Midsummer

£125

A sensory celebration of solstice energy...

We're delighted to be joining with Christie Wood to offer this immersive & restorative day of untamed goddess energy, soaking up all the divine feminine that Litha brings and exploring the untamed energy of the earth elements and fire.

During this day-long retreat at our studio in Belladrum you'll be led in mindful creation of your own Midsummer flower crown, move through restorative yoga practice and close the day with a cleansing fire ceremony; you'll also enjoy a soulful vegan lunch and refreshments throughout the day to nourish your inner goddess.

Suitable for all abilities.


 
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Community Class: Flower Pressing
Jun
6
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Flower Pressing

Thursday 6th June // 7-9pm

£60

A preservation of seasonal beauty...

Learn to create your own memories and capture the seasons in this traditional flower pressing workshop, with an abundance of seasonal flowers we will press to prepare a final art piece. Included in this experience is your own bespoke hand-built Wild Gorse press. 

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: May Queen Flower Crown
May
16
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: May Queen Flower Crown

Thursday 16th May // 7-9pm

£60

Create your own crown of dried flowers and grasses fit for a goddess...

Everlasting floral crowns are the perfect midsummer adornment, using a selection of naturally dried flowers you will receive a step by step tutorial in traditional wiring techniques to create your unique piece beautiful to worn or hung in your boudoir.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Hand-tied Bouquet

Thursday 25th April // 7-9pm

£60

Traditional hand-tying technique for making your own bouquet...

Hand tied bouquets are a wonderful skill to grasp, working with the seasonal offerings of Spring you will be given a step by step tutorial on how to master the traditional spiral technique in order to maximise your floral designs.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Spring Baskets
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Spring Baskets

Thursday 7th March // 7-9pm

£60

Create a basket of blooms to bring in the Spring...

Create a stunning basket of flowers perfect for gifting this Mothering Sunday - working with a delicate palette of spring flowers this workshop will offer a beautiful ode to the feminine heart.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Galentine's
Feb
13
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Galentine's

Tuesday 13th February // 7-9pm

£60

A playful celebration of love in all its forms...

Join us for a seasonal celebration of love, create a simple posy as a table centre for valentine's day or a gift to say I love you. Rosé wine will be served and love will be in the air!

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Christmas at Belladrum Workshop
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00

Christmas at Belladrum Workshop

Sunday 18th December // 10am-4pm

£250

An exclusive Christmas experience in the Scottish Highlands...

Join us for a full day immersed in festive creativity on the Belladrum Estate.

Julia will guide you through the estate grounds to forage botanical elements and connect with the season, while we explore the traditional time-honoured art of wreath making, garland making, table centres and decorations.

A hearty festive lunch will be provided as well as light refreshments throughout the day.

This is a unique offering with very limited availability. All tools and materials will be provided, but outdoor clothing and footwear is advised  

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (07 Dec)
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (07 Dec)

Thursday 7th December // 7-9pm

£75

A time honoured art...

Join us in our candlelit studio for a festive evening of warmth and creativity. Using the finest seasonal evergreens and exploring traditional techniques and materials, you’ll create your own welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door for Christmas.

All tools and materials will be provided and light festive refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (02 Dec)
Dec
2
2:00 PM14:00

Community Class: Winter Wreath Making (02 Dec)

Saturday 2nd December // 2-4pm

£75

A time honoured art...

Join us in the studio for a festive afternoon of warmth and creativity. Using the finest seasonal evergreens and exploring traditional techniques and materials, you’ll create your own welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door for Christmas.

All tools and materials will be provided and light festive refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Guest Class: Terrariums with 'Plants Etc'
Nov
4
2:00 PM14:00

Guest Class: Terrariums with 'Plants Etc'

Saturday 4th November // 2-4pm

£60

Create your own garden indoors...

Learn the art of creating a luscious terrarium with guest tutor Fiona MacKenzie from Plants Etc - a unique and creative way to bring nature into your home. 

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Meadow Boxes
Aug
17
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Meadow Boxes

Thursday 17th August // 7-9pm

£60

A creative exploration of the late summer...

It's the season of the meadow and as we explore what is happening around us in nature, learn to create a beautiful meadow inspired box arrangement. Themes we will explore include texture, movement, palette and seasonality.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Spring Wreaths
Apr
20
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Spring Wreaths

SOLD OUT

Thursday 20th April // 7-9pm

£60

Make a fresh seasonal wreath to adorn you door...

Spring wreaths always prove popular, as the new season begins to emerge it is a joyful addition to your home, to hang on your door, garden gate or to nestle on your kitchen table. We will teach you how to create a beautiful versatile and structural piece to bring the joys of spring home.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Spring Baskets
Mar
16
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Spring Baskets

SOLD OUT

Thursday 16th March // 7-9pm

£60

Create a basket of blooms to bring in the Spring...

The perfect workshop for Mothers Day, create a stunning basket of flowers perfect for gifting this Mothering Sunday, Working with a delicate palette of spring flowers this workshop will offer a beautiful ode to the feminine heart.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Dried Flowers
Feb
23
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Dried Flowers

Thursday 23rd February // 7-9pm

£60

All natural flowers that will last the seasons..

Learn the techniques and use all naturally dried floral elements to create an everlasting arrangement for your home.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Winter Bowl Arrangement
Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Winter Bowl Arrangement

Thursday 26th January // 7-9pm

£60

A seasonal pop of colour for January...

After the hurrah of Christmas the home always feels a little bare, I love to work with natural plants and bulbs to add colour and life to our living spaces, join us to create an artistic and sustainable seasonal centrepiece for your home

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Winter Wreath Making
Dec
15
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Winter Wreath Making

Thursday 15th December // 7-9pm

£75

A time honoured art...

Join us in our candlelit studio for a festive evening of warmth and creativity. Using the finest seasonal evergreens and exploring traditional techniques and materials, you’ll create your own welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door for Christmas.

All tools and materials will be provided and light festive refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Christmas at Kimmerghame Workshop
Dec
10
10:00 AM10:00

Christmas at Kimmerghame Workshop

Saturday 10th December // 10am-5pm

£350

An exclusive Christmas experience in the Scottish Borders...

Join us for a full day immersed in festive creativity within the grounds of Kimmerghame House in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

Julia will lead you through the ancient walled garden and surrounding estate to forage botanical elements and connect with the season, while we explore the traditional time-honoured art of wreath making, garland making, table centres and decorations.

A hearty festive lunch will be provided as well as light refreshments throughout the day.

This is a unique offering with very limited availability. All tools and materials will be provided, but outdoor clothing and footwear is advised  

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Winter Wreath Making
Dec
3
2:00 PM14:00

Community Class: Winter Wreath Making

Saturday 3rd December // 2-4pm

£75

A time honoured art...

Join us in our candlelit studio for a festive afternoon of warmth and creativity. Using the finest seasonal evergreens and exploring traditional techniques and materials, you’ll create your own welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door for Christmas.

All tools and materials will be provided and light festive refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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Community Class: Botanical Bell Jars
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Community Class: Botanical Bell Jars

Thursday 3rd November // 7-9pm

£60

An everlasting arrangement under glass...

Create a timeless world for your mantle or a unique Christmas gift. Using carefully selected, naturally dried and textural botanicals you’ll create a compact freestanding arrangement preserved within a bell jar.

All tools and materials will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Suitable for all abilities.

 
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