Very early on in my Flowerona days, I had the pleasure of meeting florist Robbie Honey, having initially connected via Twitter (the amazing power of social media!) Lately, he’s been teaching floristry in New York and Beijing, but next month, he has two brand new courses in London. Here are the details below…
An Introductory Class in Floristry
Date: April 2nd, 10am-4pm
Location: New Covent Garden Flower Market, London
Cost: £350, all materials and flowers included
Robbie will teach the mechanics of construction and design, and help you engage in your own personal style. The day will provide invaluable experience and insight into the industry, as well as some essential floristry skills such as mastering the art of spiralling stems. The class will cover the principles of making a beautiful hand-tied bouquet, a classic table centre and a contemporary design. Students will learn how to condition flowers, use the tools of the trade and will receive an insight into colour consideration and design. The day will begin at 10am and finish approximately at 4pm, with an hour for lunch (there are many options locally). Tea and coffee will be served throughout the day.
Advanced Wedding Flower Workshop
Date: April 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm
Location: New Covent Garden Flower Market, London
Cost: £750, all materials and flowers included
Day 1
– A wired circlet
– Buttonholes
– Large scale urn arrangement
Day 2
– Wired cascading bouquet
– Constructing an arch
This is an advanced two day course for the florist who would like to develop and broaden their skill set or gain further inspiration. Students will learn fine wiring techniques and skills to create large scale designs. They will make a glorious wired cascading bouquet, as well as a wired circlet. Whilst teaching, Robbie will share his design ethos on weddings and students will explore large scale and dynamic designs, learning how to construct a flower arch and to create a large urn arrangement. The course will provide invaluable experience and insight into the industry. Robbie’s wealth of knowledge and love of flowers will make for a truly memorable two days. Each day will begin at 10am and finish approximately at 4pm, with an hour for lunch (there are many options locally). Tea and coffee will be served throughout each day.
Further information & to book
Simply email miriam@robbiehoney.com for more information and to make a booking. Or alternatively, you can book the courses online :
Below are some examples of Robbie’s stunning work, for both weddings and events…
P.S. You may like to read this interview with Robbie, which I featured on Flowerona in 2012.
(Image : 1. Calvert Crary, All others – Robbie Honey)
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