Traditional Christmas Wreath
Course overview
Let’s celebrate the season!
Join us for a joyful morning filled with festive activities! Savour mince pies and a warm drink while crafting your own stunning door wreath from fresh winter greenery.
Under the expert guidance of our tutor, discover how to create gorgeous floral arrangements for your home or as a thoughtful gift in this special Christmas floristry course.
This workshop will explore a variety of styles using seasonal flowers and foliage, perfect for anyone passionate about flowers.
Embrace the holiday spirit with flowers! Design your own beautiful door wreath featuring fresh winter foliage, sparkles, winter berries, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic. It’s a lovely addition to any home or gift to someone special.
You will learn the fundamentals of flower arranging including:
- conditioning, preparation, and choice of plant material
- the characteristics of fresh plant material
- techniques, tools, and mechanics needed to create a floral design
- practical experience of constructing a creative arrangement
- use and style of different containers and the incorporation of accessories
There will be demonstrations and practical work to give you the confidence to develop your own style and create a decorative arrangement for use in your own home, in the community or for special occasions.
You will work at your own pace with the help and guidance of a friendly and experienced tutor.
All materials including flowers will be provided, but please bring along:
- an apron
- a pair of suitable scissors, and secateurs if you have them.
- a box or sturdy bag to take your arrangements home in.
Activate Learning offers a range of Learning for Leisure floristry workshops throughout the year, along with a range of other options.
Please bring with you:
- An apron
- A pair of suitable scissors and secateurs, if you have them
- Box or container – so that you can take your arrangements home safely.
- A notebook and pen/pencil.
All flowers and decorations are provided for a natural wreath. If you wish to bring your own “bits of sparkle” please do so (ribbon, baubles, artificial flowers etc).
Lunch is not provided and as it is a weekend course there are no catering outlets open, so please remember to bring snacks / bottled drinks with you. Basic tea/coffee is provided.
Please meet your tutor in the Harris Centre.
Please park in student car parking. A map of the college will be supplied in your joining instructions. Please ensure you arrive early to locate your meeting place and ensure a prompt start time.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting OC02CD0A018Q
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