INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN- with Nadine
10th & 11th September 2025
Curious about a Career in Flowers?
Like to learn the Fundamentals of Floral Design?
This 2 day course is perfect for you if you’ve said things like…
‘I’ve always wanted to be a florist!’
“I’ve just started my floristry career but would love to learn a more eco friendly way of design”
“I love to grow and / or am always buying flowers but wish I knew how to design with them for myself & family”
Offering expert tuition in an intimate group setting
Giving you quality learning & earth conscious foundations to begin your floral design journey.
Your Investment
2 DAY = 12 HOURS OF PRIVATE EXPERT TRAINING
ALL RESOURCES, SUNDRIES, MEALS & GIFTS SUPPLIED - FLOWERS BYO
TOTAL COST - $880 incl GST
4 SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE
MAYBE…..
You’re not in a position to commit to full-time study.
Or changing your career right now is just not an option.
You want to be able to learn more about this world of flowers and design with confidence
Either way this course will ensure you learn the fundamental skills of floristry with a strong eco focus in an intimate class environment.
You will learn:
SCHEDULE & CONTENT:
DAY 1 6AM - 3PM
Meet at the Sydney flower markets to source your flowers with Nadine’s guidance
Return to The Ivy Greenhouse, prep & condition flowers
Understanding Design Fundamentals incl Colour Theory
Chef prepared Lunch in the garden
Mastering bouquets - learn hand held spiralling, cross-stem techniques & designing within a vase.
DAY 2 10AM - 4PM
Table Centre piece - using Kenzan supplied
Large statement arrangement - foam free mechanics - vessel supplied
Chef prepared lunch in the garden
Wearable designs - Create Boutonnieres or Floral Cuff - sundries supplied
Photography session - practical tips how to capture beautiful imagery of your designs using your phone.
A full 2 days of learning a wide variety of basic skills, sustainable techniques & mechanics along with the added experience of a guided buying tour of the Sydney Markets under Nadine’s guidance.
Suggested design list given prior to workshop (flower cost est. $150 - $200)
INCLUSIONS:
Professional tuition from Nadine - 30+ yrs florist and qualified floristry educator.
Chef prepared lunches & refreshments both days
Apron & sundries and tools supplied
Eco design starter gift pack
All vessels yours to keep
Personalised guided tour of markets with suggested design list.
Supporting downloadable design resources
Certificate of Participation after the course to add to your portfolio / resume of learning & experience
KIND WORDS
“Nadine, thank you so much for a beautiful workshop! It was such a magic weekend.
The space you have curated for creativity is absolutely divine & I so enjoyed it.
The food was top notch & the lesson were fun & informative”
“Thank you so much for hosting such a lovely weekend. You have such a beautiful & inspiring home & I found the course informative & inspirational!!”
“The delightful space inside the Greenhouse & the wonderful meals & flowers made it such a perfect experience.
I would encourage anyone with an interest in floristry to attend & will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next opportunity i have to come back!”
“The course was just next level. I learnt so much about the elements of design and flowers.”
Need Accommodation?
You’re very welcome to book our short stay accommodation located here on the farm.
The Hut @ Cedar and Fern, is an Off-grid tiny home for 2 and is available at a 50% discounted rate for attendees of this course.
You may like to check out the retro glamping accommodation nearby (on a flower farm!), or contact Nadine directly for alternative accommodation suggestions.
How to get here
Held in Nadine’s personal studio
The Ivy Greenhouse - Thirlmere NSW [ approx 1 hour Sydney, 30 min Bowral & Wollongong]