Autumn Courses 2008

September

The OASIS® Floral Products Day Tutor Ian Lloyd

Thursday 11th

This course is tought by the Ian who is an international senior ambassador for Smithers OASIS®.

Over the course of the day you will be immersed in the many products of the company and how they can make your business more profitable and stylish at the same time

We will cover both wedding, table designs and arrangements.

cost £99

Wedding diploma course Tutor Wally Klett German Master Florist

Saturday 20th - Monday 22nd

This hands on practical master-class is for florists and tutors alike that wish to be ahead of the competition.

This is Wally Klett only UK diploma course. You'll learn from the lady who sets the standards on decorative wedding work. To enroll on this course you must have attend the previous session in july

All flowers and foliages provided

cost £395

Level advanced

Autumn handtieds Tutor Ian Lloyd

Wednesday 24th

Excite your in-shop designs by seeing how our master florist uses the rich colours of the season to enhance and strengthen each design

cost £99

Level intermediate

Autumn arrangements Tutor Ian Lloyd

Thursday 25th

Excite your in-shop designs by seeing how our master florist uses the principles of design and the rich colours of the season to enhance and strengthen each design

cost £99

Level intermediate

Down to business Tutor Amanda Canning & Dave Bolton

Sunday 28th

Due to popular demand we have again included it on our program for 2008

This new course has been developed in response to demands from the industry. We will cover the following subjects: marketing, profits, legislation, pricing, and enhanching your business performance, the effects of discounts and shop layout.

This course is aimed at shop owners and senior florists in a management position.

cost £99

Refresher week Tutor Ian Lloyd

Monday 29th
Tuesday 30th
Wednesday 31st
Thursday 2nd
Friday 3rd

arrangements
handtieds
modern funeral designs
table designs
bridal designs

Over each of the five days of this course you will cover: - OASIS® floral foam techniques, hand tied techniques, wiring and glueing. Frames for hand tieds

This course will point you towards a life in floristry as a member of a team or owning your own shop.

cost £99 per Day

Level intermediate. Book four consecutive days and get the fifth free.

October

Recreational day Tutor Ian Lloyd

Thursday 9th

Be in vogue and see how black and white can give your home the style you deserve learn some of the tricks of the trade for your parties

This course looks at how we can brighten up our homes. You will make a table design. Vase and arrangement, as you never have before!

cost £99

A fairy-tale wedding Tutor Amanda Canning

Friday 17th

Bridal work

On this one day course you will be taught the skills of turning decorative wire and beads in to a fairy-tale wedding designs. You will cover work for brides, brides maids and jewelry

cost £99

Level intermediate

Starting out in business Tutor Ian Lloyd

Monday 20th
Tuesday 21st
Wednesday 22nd
Thursday 23rd
Friday 24th

arrangements
handtieds
funeral designs
table designs
bridal designs

Over each of the five days of this course you will cover: - OASIS® floral foam techniques, hand tied techniques, wiring and glueing.

This course will point you towards a life in floristry as a member of a team or owning your own shop.

cost £99 per Day

Book four consecutive days and get the fifth free. Level beginners.

Recreational day Tutor Ian Lloyd

Wednesday 29th

Fruits of the forrest

See how the rich colours of this season blend together to create an exciting look for your home

Fool you friends with these most beautiful designs of using flowers and berries. Learn some of the tricks of the trade for your parties

cost £99

November

International master-class Tutor Uta Lorenz

Postponed until winter 2009We are pleased to announce that Uta is unable to tutor this course as she is pregnant. Dave & Ian wish her well and are looking forward to seeing her back at the school in 2009.

Saturday 1st

Christmas the german way

Due to popular demand we have invited the fresh face of Uta Lorenz back for several workshops this year.

On this course you will see our german master florist make arrangements in her unique style using frameworks as you never have before. Uta style is design led but still retains that commercial touch and she will show us how the germans make christmas extra special

cost £150

Level intermediate

International master-class Tutor Uta Lorenz

Sunday 2nd

Christmas the german way

Due to popular demand we have invited the fresh face of uta lorenz back for several workshops this year.

On this course you will see our german master florist make arrangements in her unique style using frameworks as you never have before. Uta style is design led but still retains that commercial touch and she will show us how the germans make christmas extra special

cost £150

Book both of Uta workshops and receive a 10% discount. Level intermediate

Christmas hand tied, arrangements Tutor Ian Lloyd

Wednesday 5th

Get ready for this peak trading month by using some of Ian ideas for a profitable christmas.

cost £99 per Day

Level intermediate

Christmas arrangements, door rings and salable festive treats Tutor Ian Lloyd

Thursday 6th

Door rings that can grace any door way from classical to modern.

cost £99 per Day

Level intermediate

Winter brides classical and modern bridal bouquets Tutor Ian Lloyd

Friday 7th

On this course we will be using both seasonal flowers & foliages along with decorative wires & beads

Level intermediate/advance

Professional power training Tutor Ian Lloyd & Dave Bolton

Sunday 30th

Can't get away from the shop during the week? Then this 8 hour training session is for you.

Bridal work, hand tieds, arrangements, shop display and sales techniques will all be covered.

cost £125

All flowers & containers provided
If you are a NAFAS group and wish to have a workshop day with Ian we can arrange this with between 12-15 people on the subject you wish. Our entire 2009 program will be on this site on the 1st January 2009