Floristry - Floral Design from around the World - Beginners Creative Craft (NCFE) - Entry Level 2

Course Information

Learning Aim: 60049431

If you have already completed a Creative Craft qualification at this level you cannot be funded again regardless of the subject you intend to learn.

General Information

Floristry is a wonderful craft. Take this short course and achieve an Entry Level qualification just for having fun and stimulating your senses.

On this short 3 session course you will have the opportunity to build a range of creative design skills, whilst being introduced to established worldwide design concepts and how they have influenced design in the UK.

As you go through the levels, you will learn both mechanical and decorative techniques using a variety of flowers grown all over the world, which is an excellent start into a career in floristry.

Following this course you can book on to the entry level 3 short course before progressing to higher levels if you so choose. Either way, you are guaranteed to have fun with flowers and develop skills that you can show off with.

ALL PLANT MATERIALS AND CONTAINERS NEEDED ARE INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE.

What will I learn on this course?

The course will cover a wide range of techniques including; conditioning fresh materials, learning botanical names of fresh materials, different design mechanics, elements and principles of design and a varying degree of decorative techniques to enhance your designs, all under Health & Safety guidance. This is the first of a suite: entry level 1, 2 and 3. Across the 3 courses you will have built the confidence and competence to move up to level 1.

Courses at Level 2 or below may be free if you are in work, live in a London Borough and earn under £23,301.50 or are in receipt of a means tested benefit and looking for work. For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk

If you have already completed a Creative Craft qualification at this level you cannot be funded again regardless of the subject you intend to learn.

Do I need any skills for this course?

This is an Entry Level course. You do not need any qualifications or experience in floristry to join. You do need some curiosity and the motivation to try.

This course is a qualification therefore you must attend all sessions and you must complete a short information sheet demonstrating what you have learned. Photographs must support this.

Additional information

You will need a floristry tool kit containing the basic tools for floristry.

You have the option of purchasing a competitively priced tool kit through the college. Further information about this will be given to you once you have enrolled. Fully funded learners will be provided with a tool kit for the duration of the course.

You should bring with you:

Apron – Toolkits purchased through the college contain an apron

Camera

Suitable bag or other container to transport your designs

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

Floral Design Entry Level 3

Floristry Level 1

Floral Design Level 2 Award or Certificate

Floristry Advanced Technical Diploma

If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk

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