Course code: IPKV004P
Subject area: Horticulture and Floristry
Study level: Part Time
Course level: U
Course time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Days of week:
Saturday
Course date:
11th Nov 2023 - 11th Nov 2023
Course location:
Gosford Hill SchoolThis workshop aims to introduce you to the exciting and enjoyable world of floristry learning a range of new skills along the way and leave with some beautifully finished projects made by you and in time for Christmas
In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2 ½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date.
This workshop is for anyone with a passion for being creative with flowers, whether it becomes a relaxing hobby or the start of a floral career.
This course will cover:
• Start to finish fully wired, mossed wreath with natural decorations.
• Step-by-step demonstrations
• Hands on practical work.
Advice and tips will be given throughout the session.
By the end of the course you will:
• have followed instructions on how to choose and condition your chosen flowers and foliage
• have created a wired Christmas wreath
All that you need will be supplied but please bring a pen, notebook, pair of floristry scissors, string, apron, a camera (if you have one).
Please bring lunch and refreshments with you, if required.
Free parking.
Abingdon and Witney College is subject to Ofsted regulation and is required to work with all its students to make sure they understand Government initiatives around Safeguarding, Prevent and Fundamental British Values. Information on these matters will be shared with you during your course.
You will also be asked to complete monitoring paperwork, which helps us to deliver course content to the highest quality.
After the course you may wish to continue on a further floristry course to extend your floristry knowledge – perhaps to gain a qualification or pursue a career in floristry.
There are no entry requirements for this course, all welcome.
Courses can fill fast, so please enrol early to avoid disappointment. Decisions on whether a course is to run are made two weeks prior to the start date - an email will be sent to you should there be changes to your course or if it is cancelled. Please check your inbox leading up to your course, including the junk folders. For anyone without an email account, our Admissions team will phone you instead.
For the first week of the course you will need to bring a valid form of identification; this includes passport, driving licence, debit/credit card, Birth Certificate or National Insurance card.
Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2023 prior to starting the course.
The materials fee of £25.50 covers the flowers and equipment you will need for the day apart from the items listed in the Course Content.
Courses offered by the college are fully or partly funded by the Government and the published fee takes account of this funding.
Before starting a course, the College is required to check you meet conditions relating to that funding, e.g. age, residency status within the UK/EEA, prior qualification level and employment status. In some circumstances (such as with online enrolments), these checks can only be completed after you have enrolled and paid.
If you are unable to pay in full for this course at the time of enrolment, and the course tuition fee is £300 or more, an instalment plan is available. If this is your preference, please do not enrol online but rather call the Admissions Team on 01235 216400 to enrol.
Once enrolled, Admissions will take the first instalment payment from you and pass on your details to the Finance team who will email you to set-up your payment plan. Please return a fully completed instalment plan to Finance as failure to do so could result in being withdrawn from your course.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions Team on 01235 216400 to discuss these options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £10.50
Exam Fee: £0.00
Materials: £25.50
Total Cost: £36.00
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Materials: £25.50
Total Cost: £25.50
As this is a non-accredited course, there is no formal qualification. However, you will be asked to complete activities that demonstrate how you are progressing on your course.
You will learn through practical experimentation with tutor demonstration and 1:1 support.
As this is a non-accredited course, informal methods of assessment will be used. You will be required to complete a RARPA form which represents Recognising and Recording your Progress and Achievement.