Floristry as a Career – Discover, Ask & Create

Introduction to Career Floristry Workshop

✨ Is Floristry the Right Path for You? ✨

Join florist, teacher, and mentor Kate Langdale in her central Brighton floral studio for an inspiring introduction to a career in floristry.

Kate has been a floral designer for over 40 years — specialising in weddings, events, and creative design — and has been teaching and mentoring floristry students for over 25 years.

This friendly, hands-on workshop will cover:

🌿 An overview of the many career paths in floristry

🌿 Practical advice on how to get started

🌿 A Q&A session where you can ask Kate your burning questions (notebooks provided!)

To finish, you’ll create your own small arrangment to take home — a taste of the creativity and joy floristry can bring.

You’ll leave with:

✨ Clarity on whether floristry is right for you

✨ Inspiration and guidance for your next steps

✨ A beautiful arrangement of flowers you made yourself

Info:

Welcome & Introduction
• Meet Kate and your fellow attendees
• Tea and Cake provided •

Exploring Floristry Careers
• Different paths within the floristry industry (weddings, retail, events, styling, teaching, freelancing, etc.)
• What skills and qualities florists need
• Myths and realities of working with flowers

Your Floristry Journey
• Practical advice on how to get started
• Training and qualification options
• Building confidence and finding your niche

Q&A Session
• Open discussion — ask Kate anything about floristry careers
• Notebooks provided for jotting down tips & ideas

Hands-On Activity: Create Your Own arrangement
• Guided step-by-step seasonal flower arrangement
• Learn some basic design techniques

Closing & Next Steps • Advice on what to do if you’d like to pursue floristry further
• Invitation to continue your journey through Kate’s courses

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kate Langdale Floral Design, 84c Dyke Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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