Seasonal Flower Arrangement Workshop with Kirsten Tanner

Description

Create a beautiful flower arrangement with locally grown Welsh flowers. Learn how to arrange flowers and develop your own floristry style.
In this workshop you will learn how to arrange a selection of locally grown Welsh flowers to create a floral masterpiece in an antique style metal bowl which you will get to take home, along with your flowers.
We will discuss the best options for flower arranging during the seasons as well as learning how to prepare and condition your flowers.
Once you have created your masterpiece, we will take some time to photograph your flowers with the option of different backdrops and styling.

ABOUT Kirsten
Hello
I’m Kirsten and I founded Queen of the Meadow Flowers after retraining as a florist at the Tallulah Rose Flower School. I wanted to offer an alternative to the traditional flowers sold on the high street and showcase British and seasonal flowers in bespoke arrangements.

I am based in rural Neath, South Wales, working from my studio on a farm. I offer beautiful floral designs for all occasions, working with any budget.

I take my inspiration from my surroundings and look to the past for influence. I create natural, winsome, and romantic flowers using only the finest blooms from British growers, my own cutting garden and flower markets.

I work with local growers, as well as using some of my own home-grown flowers, to ensure that the freshest blooms and most organic forms are used. Working with British growers where possible in my work ensures that less air miles are used, it supports the British growing industry and uses flowers that have not been subjected to pesticides. I like to use traditional methods of flower arranging rather than using floral foam and plastics. I do not use cellophane in my work, replacing this with re-useable and recyclable materials instead.

“We really wanted British flowers, so we went with the hugely talented florist Queen of the Meadow Flowers. She understood I wanted to contribute and included flowers and foliage from my garden in her designs. She gave lots of advice and provided a wonderful service and wonderful flowers.”

Sue Kent, Gardener’s World

Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.

What's included in the price?

Included in the workshop price are all materials and equipment.
You will get to take home your floral arrangement and keep your metal bowl and flower frog pin holder.

Please bring your own camera or camera phone with you.

Through the half day class all participants will:
Explore the results that are possible using this medium.
Communicate ideas through a visual floral language
Understand the design processes
Learn new techniques of flower arranging
Present unique floral arrangement
Realise creative intention
No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination!

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Bethan Ash at Queen Street Gallery

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