sustainable event flowers

Sustainable wedding and event flowers workshop

10am - 4pm

We created this one day workshop for those seeking to learn a more natural and sustainable approach to event floristry. The aim of this class is to encourage the use of more locally grown, seasonal ingredients, incorporating natural elements and eco-friendly design techniques in smaller scale arrangements as well as larger event installations. This class will also be suitable for flower enthusiasts with some experience looking to create ceremony and party flowers on a larger scale foam-free.

We are all becoming more aware of the environmental impact of non-biodegradable products in modern floristry, and despite the convenience of floral foam and various plastic sundries, the industry is slowly making changes into a more sustainable direction. As our overall aim is to reduce plastic waste, this class will focus on floral designs that capture the essence of sustainable floristry techniques and hydration methods where vessels can be recycled, mechanics can be reused and all materials can be utilised or composted after an event, leaving as small carbon footprint as possible. 

During our workshop we will talk about choosing the best seasonal cut flowers, foliages for sustainable and more natural designs, enhancing them with home grown and natural, foraged ingredients. We will talk about where to best source these in quantity and how to use them with more traditional flowers and foliages. On the day we are aiming to look at different ways of creating eco-friendly floral arrangements we would be asked to supply for an event, covering table centre designs, ceremony flowers and large floral decorations such as arches and freeform installations without the use of floral foam.  

All materials and tools will be provided, together with a delicious home cooked lunch.

£225

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Photo credit: Eva Nemeth