Back to Nature
BACK TO NATURE
Written and filmed through the changing seasons in our garden and studio, this extensive course has been created for flower lovers, designers and florists - anyone looking to delve deeper into the philosophy of nature-led floristry and learn seasonal, sustainable alternatives to “traditional” floristry techniques and styles.
This course is suitable for everyone who loves flowers - from beginners and those exploring a new artistic medium, to city dwellers searching for a reconnection with nature, seasoned arrangers, gardeners and cut flower growers looking to develop their floral craft, reignite the fire or practise fresh techniques in a sustainable way.
COURSE PRICE £320
“I TOOK THIS COURSE TO BE INSPIRED”
COURSE OVERVIEW
A deep dive into naturalistic flower arranging, this course explores why experimentation outside the realm of “traditional” floristry is key to the evolution of considerate, contemporary floral design. We discuss the importance of utilising re-usable mechanics, how to celebrate seasonality and skilfully blend flowers with weeds, fruits and vegetables, and how to take inspiration from the natural world, both wild and cultivated. There are eleven videos including a discussion of the five keystones of naturalistic floral design and a wide range of arrangements from bouquets to foam-free installations.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Over 4.5 hours total video - each film has captions in English
Over 100 pages of class notes and recipes - downloadable and yours to keep
All video content is pre-recorded - watch and read at your own pace
BEAUTIFULLY CURATED FILMS
— The Pale Garden —
Foam-free circular installation inspired
by the 'white garden' at Sissinghurst Castle
Frame and foam-free mechanics
— Wild —
A light and airy arrangement using foraged
materials from a Provencal olive grove
Vase and chicken wire
— Very Dixter —
A vibrantly coloured doorway installation using
staggered pots, inspired by the famous garden
Terracotta pots and concealed water sources
— In Times of Plenty —
A lavish table-scape of the first flush
of scented garden roses in nuanced tones
Glass vessels
— Garden-Gathered —
A textural summer bouquet
in a lemon and mauve palette
Hand-vase technique
— Good Enough to Eat —
An abundant display of edible flowers,
apple boughs, blackberries and squash
Kenzans, chicken wire and bean poles
— Prairie —
Textural aisle and arch installation,
inspired by a painterly perennial garden
Concealed water sources and metal frame
— Into the Light —
Tonal staircase installation
at a London wedding venue
Foam-free mechanics
— Nothing Gold Can Stay —
Large-scale arrangement of autumnal
branches, dahlias and chrysanthemum
Antique urn and chicken wire
— Hiraeth —
A wild and witchy wreath of foraged
ingredients gathered from a Welsh forest
Branches and twine
CLASS NOTES
— Introduction —
What is naturalistic floral design?
— Our Journey Back to Nature —
How we came to natural flower arranging
— Thoughtful Techniques —
The importance of considerate,
sustainable and foam-free mechanics
— Natural Materials —
Honouring wild ingredients and
celebrating the natural life cycle of plants
— An Experimental Approach —
Learning the rules of design
but knowing when to break them
— Seasonal Design —
Sourcing locally-grown materials,
searching out interesting varieties and
using them at the peak of their season
— Inquisitive Process —
Learning from plants, fuelling our design
work by taking inspiration from nature
both wild and cultivated
course pricE £320
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