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floristry courses

Nature’s Art Floral Design School in Hawke’s Bay has been at the cutting edge of floristry for the past four years.

Emma's distinctive and innovative teachings have been opening the eyes of her students to the principals of floral design in a very practical and enjoyable way.

Whether it’s a hobby or a career you want to pursue, Emma's floral design courses will give you the skills and confidence needed to design the most basic of flower bouquets to show stopping floral displays, pushing your own personal flair.

All the courses are crammed with fabulous ideas and are designed to be highly informative and intensive as well as fun!

We hope to see you at Nature’s Art Floral Design School soon!

floristry graduates and students have their say

"You have been inspirational. Thanks so much for opening my eyes to floral design it has been so much fun. You have helped me so much to develop my skills." – Sally Hughes (graduate)

"Thank you for the class. It was Amazing. We all learnt so much and it’s so great to be able to understand the new techniques and enjoy ourselves." - Denise Vince (graduate)

"I knew nothing about flower bouquets and floral designs till I met Emma. She really does open your eyes to a new look. I’d recommend her classes to anyone. It’s not just about the flowers. It’s Floristry... All of Nature’s Art." - Natasha Robertson (student)

introduction to floristry

Get amongst nature with Emma and create your own show stopping floral designs. This practical class is designed to give you all the basics to floristry with fun and informative tips and techniques on everything from working with colour to making those flowers stay fresh.

Aim	Fundamental Floristry skills
Arrangements you will complete	Compact Symmetrical Design Asymmetrical Design Table Arrangement Compact Posy Asymmetrical Bouquet Buttonholes and corsages Decorative wreath Free Choice
Duration	8 x 3 hour sessions
Course Cost	$480 (Payment options available)
Deposit	$100.00 *Please note that deposit is non refundable
Night	6:00pm to 9:00pm
Materials	BYO (access to wholesalers available)

floristry development

Improve floristry skills with a range of new floral designs. This practical class leading on from the Introduction to Floristry is designed to extend your skills.

Aim	Step up your Floral skills
Arrangements you will complete	Sleeping Beauty Parallel arrangement Posy bouquet to include a construction Display Arrangement to include a construction Trailing bridal bouquet in holder Presentation Bouquet Dried wreaths
Duration	8 x 3 hour sessions
Course Cost	$480 (Payment options available)
Deposit	$100.00 *Please note that deposit is non refundable
Night	6:00pm to 9:00pm
Entry Requirements	Introduction to Floristry
Materials	BYO (access to wholesalers available)

certificate in applied floristry

If you would like to become a senior florist, this is the professional training path to take.
Floristry has developed over time from a hobby into a new, exciting and vibrant profession.

The certificate training focuses on advanced floristry skills applied to Bridal flowers, Wedding flowers, Funeral flowers and shop designs as well as retail skills and basic management skills.

Aim	Advanced Floristry design, retail and management skills
Duration	286 hours
Course Cost	$4,200 (Payment options available)
Deposit	$1000.00
Day	9:00am to 4:00pm
Materials	BYO (access to wholesalers available)

Course	Weeks	Hours p/w	Total
Level One	8	3	24
Level Two	8	3	24
Colour	5	3	15
Symmetry	5	3	15
Flower and Plant Preparation	3	3	15
Asymmetry	5	3	15
Visual Merchandising	5	3	15
Botany	3	3	9
Wedding Flowers	8	3	24
Calligraphy	2	3	6
Function Flowers	6	3	18
Retail and Sales	3	3	9
Commercial Speed Training	3	3	9
Bows and Wraps	2	3	6
Floristry Wiring	5	3	15
Bunches and Bows	5	3	15
Business Management	10	2	20
Funeral Flowers	5	3	15

TOTAL 266 hours plus 20 hours work experience