Workshops and courses
Floristry workshops take place in my 300 year old cottage in Chewton Keynsham where I have a purposely designed space for courses. All materials are provided within the cost so for a floristry workshop this will include any flowers, foliage and plants required. You will also have use of professional floristry scissors and an apron to protect your clothing.
For the growing or cutting workshops these will often involve a trip to the flower farm so I recommend bringing gardening gloves and a pair of wellingtons or other suitable footwear.
Christmas Wreath Workshops (4 dates available)
Saturday 1st December 10am - 12pm (2 spaces left)
Sunday 2nd December 2pm - 4pm (2 spaces left)
Saturday 8th December 10am - 12pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday 9th December 4pm - 6pm (SOLD OUT)
Join me for mulled wine and minced pies as I show you how to make your own traditional mossed Christmas wreath.
There will be a wide selection of decorations such as baubles, fruit slices, pine cones, ribbons and other lovely Christmassy things to choose from, enabling you to make something which is totally unique!
This is a really lovely activity to do with friends or as a mum and daughter treat. If you have a group of 6 or more I can also offer you a private booking where you can come to the workshop or I can visit your home so if this is of interest please get in touch as dates book up quickly.
Cost £45 per person
Customer review - 'Just attended the Christmas wreath workshop and had such a wonderful time creating our own unique wreath with expert help and experience on hand. Such a lovely thing to do to kick off the Christmas season and I cannot recommend it highly enough. '
Flower Farming for Beginners
Sunday 10th February 10am-4pm
This day is aimed at those who would like to grow flowers to sell.
We will cover land management and preparation, tools, selecting what to grow, seed sowing - how and when, recommended suppliers, how to care for the patch to get the best yield, when to cut, how to condition, and ways to sell your flowers.
The day will include lunch, refreshments, and a handout to cover the topics from the day.
By the end of the day you should go home full of inspiration and ready to start on your patch.
Cost £150.00 per person
This will be a small group so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Mothers Day Treat
Saturday 30th March 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm
Rather than buying a bouquet for your mum this year, treat her to a workshop where she can enjoy learning to make her own. This will be an ideal gift for your mum, or for an even better experience make a day of it and come along too for a special day out together. I have also had friends attend who wanted to make bouquets to give to their mum the next day - there are plenty of reasons to come along and enjoy spending time with flowers!
I will briefly demonstrate how to make a professional hand tied bouquet and be on hand to help and give guidance along the way as you learn the techniques to arrange flowers at home.
The workshop will last for about two hours and include cream teas and home made cakes to fuel your creativity.
Flowers and all other materials will be provided.
Cost £47.50 per person or £90 for two
DIY Wedding Flowers
Sunday 7th April 10.30am - 3pm
Paying a professional florist to arrange your flowers is hassle free and will guarantee everything looks perfect on the big day, but some brides want to be more involved in arranging their own, or are on a smaller budget.
If this sounds like you then this workshop should appeal! You will be provided with a selection of flowers and foliage based around our mixed stem buckets which are popular with DIY brides. We will cover what flowers are suitable for various arrangements, when to buy, how best to look after them, how many you will need and how long to allow to make things up.
You will then get the chance to make a bridal bouquet, buttonhole and jam jar arrangement suitable for a table centrepiece.
This workshop is limited to 6 places so you can get all the attention you need.
I recommend bringing your inspiration pictures along with you so I can tailor the advice given to each person as much as possible. If you have any special items you would also like to bring along please feel free to do so and we can talk through the best way to use these.
All of your arrangements will be yours to take home and the day will include a light lunch, refreshments and home-made cake or cream tea.
Cost £125 per person
Customer review - 'Had a great day with Liz at Pipley Flowers attending a workshop learning about how to create beautiful wedding bouquets and arrangements. Thank you Liz for a warm welcome and your professional expertise. Also a lovely space to learn in and great lunch.'
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Private bookings
If you have a group of 6 or more I can offer private workshops - these are great for friends, hen parties or corporate events. I can tailor a workshop to suit your requirements - in the past these have included flower crowns, hand tied bouquets, wreaths and garlands but if you have any ideas I am happy to discuss them with you. Private bookings can be held at my workshop or I can come to your home or venue of your choice. Please get in touch for more information.
Cancellations
Unfortunately refunds are not available on cancellations as there are a limited number of places available on workshops and we may not be able to re-sell your space.