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From learning the skill of propagation and cultivation to creating floral arrangements that’ll impress, there are plenty of ways you can get hands on and practical in one of our Horticulture and Floristry courses.
We’re an approved centre for RHS training and offer both recreational courses and qualification led training to help you move into the horticulture industry. Our Floristry courses are accredited; and offer both BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications.
Our Horticulture and Floristry courses are practical hands-on courses, and each week you’ll get to put into practice the new skills that you learn. Many of our Tutors are practicing professionals, such as our Floristry tutor who runs their own Florist. Whether you are looking to learn recreationally or to take the first steps in changing career; our passionate tutors will support you to get the most out of each and every lesson.
Whether you are interested in gardening and want to learn principles of design, or if you are looking to improve your knowledge on plant health and nutrition, our RHS qualifications are a brilliant way to enter the horticulture industry or take-home new inspiration for your own garden.
If you’ve got a passion for flowers and being creative, our Floristry courses can help you discover a new relaxing hobby or even inspire you to take up a new career as a florist.
Our courses will teach you how to perfect your floral arrangements and create showpieces for all occasions; you can learn to make buttonholes and corsages for weddings, create table arrangements and wreaths that will impress.
Part Time P02749
"Step into the world of seasonal summer floristry with this hands-on workshop that’s designed to inspire and enhance your floral skills. In this creative and interactive session, you will be guided through the process of designing a beautiful foam-fr...
16th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Saturday - 10:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Cheney School
View course detailsPart Time P02752
Join this course and take a modern approach to floristry. This non-accredited course offers a fresh, modern approach to floristry, blending traditional techniques with contemporary design trends. Through a series of engaging projects, you’ll explore ...
18th Sept 2025 - 11th Dec 2025
Thursday - 14:00 - 16:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Kidlington Band Hall
View course detailsPart Time P02534
Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about storytelling, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the unexpected: Seasonal Celebration of Nature, Creativity & Sustainable Design.This hands-on workshop invites y...
8th Nov 2025 - 8th Nov 2025
Saturday - 10:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Gosford Hill School
View course detailsPart Time P02742
Join this workshop for a Sustainable, Seasonal and Skilful Festive Celebration of Nature & Creativity. Winter is a time of warmth, texture, and creativity, and what better way to embrace the season than by crafting your own beautiful, sustainable wre...
6th Dec 2025 - 6th Dec 2025
Saturday - 10:00 - 16:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Gosford Hill School
View course detailsPart Time P10101
Learn the basics of floristry over 14 evenings and gain a City and Guilds recognised qualification with this very practical hands on course. Students will need to bring a range of fresh flowers and some sundries to each session....
27th Jan 2026 - 19th May 2026
Tuesday - 18:00 - 21:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Witney Campus
View course detailsPart Time P10100
Learn the basics of floristry over 14 evenings and gain a City and Guilds recognised qualification with this very practical hands on course. Students will need to bring a range of fresh flowers and some sundries to each session....
22nd Sept 2025 - 19th Jan 2026
Monday - 18:00 - 21:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P10109
Learn the basics of floristry over 14 evenings and gain a City and Guilds recognised qualification with this very practical hands on course. Students will need to bring a range of fresh flowers and some sundries to each session....
7th Mar 2026 - 27th Jun 2026
Saturday - 13:30 - 16:30
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Common Leys Farm
View course detailsPart Time P02751
Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. Embrace the height of the floral season with this immersive summer floristry course. Designed for th...
16th Apr 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026
Thursday - 18:45 - 20:45
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Witney Campus
View course detailsPart Time P02750
Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. This course is designed for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on floral design, whether you're a be...
15th Jan 2026 - 26th Mar 2026
Thursday - 18:45 - 20:45
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Witney Campus
View course detailsPart Time P02756
A New Approach to Floristry. Step into a world where floristry isn’t just about flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and seeing the extraordinary in the everyday. Embrace the height of the floral season with this immersive summer floristry...
15th Apr 2026 - 1st Jul 2026
Wednesday - 11:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P02531
Floristry isn’t just about flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and seeing the extraordinary in the everyday. This course is for anyone craving a fresh take on floral design, whether you’re a curious beginner, a hobbyist looking to innovat...
24th Sept 2025 - 10th Dec 2025
Wednesday - 11:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P02755
Floristry is more than just arranging flowers—it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. This course takes a new approach to floristry designed for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on floral design, whether you'r...
14th Jan 2026 - 25th Mar 2026
Wednesday - 11:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P02551
Step into a world where floristry isn’t just about flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and seeing the extraordinary in the everyday. This course is for anyone craving a fresh take on floral design, whether you’re a curious beginner, a hob...
Part Time P02544
Step into a world where floristry isn’t just about flowers—it’s about creativity, sustainability, and seeing the extraordinary in the everyday. This course is for anyone craving a fresh take on floral design, whether you’re a curious beginner, a hobb...
Part Time P02748
"A New Approach to FloristryEmbrace the height of the floral season with this immersive summer floristry course. Designed for those eager to develop their skills and creative confidence, this course blends technique with artistic expression, focusing...
15th Apr 2026 - 1st Jul 2026
Wednesday - 18:45 - 20:45
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
The Cherwell School
View course detailsPart Time P02753
Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. This course is designed for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on floral design, whether you're a be...
8th Jan 2026 - 19th Mar 2026
Thursday - 14:00 - 16:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Kidlington Band Hall
View course detailsPart Time P02743
Seasonal Celebration of Nature, Creativity & Sustainable Design. Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about storytelling, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the unexpected. This hands-on workshop invites ...
7th Feb 2026 - 7th Feb 2026
Saturday - 10:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Gosford Hill School
View course detailsPart Time P02747
Step into the season of renewal with this hands-on, inspiring floristry workshop. As nature awakens, we’ll embrace the beauty of spring by crafting designs that celebrate life, movement, and sustainability. This session is perfect for anyone who love...
14th Mar 2026 - 14th Mar 2026
Saturday - 10:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Cheney School
View course detailsPart Time P02754
Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. Embrace the height of the floral season with this immersive summer floristry course. Designed for th...
16th Apr 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026
Thursday - 14:00 - 16:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Kidlington Band Hall
View course detailsPart Time P02744
Step into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. Step into the world of seasonal summer floristry with this hands-on workshop that’s designed to insp...
25th Apr 2026 - 25th Apr 2026
Saturday - 10:00 - 13:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Gosford Hill School
View course detailsPart Time P02757
Step into the world of seasonal summer floristry with this hands-on workshop that’s designed to inspire and enhance your floral skills. In this creative and interactive session, you will be guided through the process of designing a beautiful foam-fre...
13th Jun 2026 - 13th Jun 2026
Saturday - 09:30 - 13:30
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P02745
"A Sustainable, Seasonal and Skilful Festive Celebration of Nature & CreativityWinter is a time of warmth, texture, and creativity, and what better way to embrace the season than by crafting your own beautiful, sustainable wreath? This all-day worksh...
29th Nov 2025 - 29th Nov 2025
Saturday - 10:00 - 16:00
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
Cheney School
View course detailsPart Time P02554
" Seasonal Celebration of Nature, Creativity & Sustainable DesignStep into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about storytelling, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the unexpected. This hands-on workshop invites ...
Part Time P02746
"A New Approach to FloristryStep into a world where floristry is more than just arranging flowers, it’s about creativity, sustainability, and discovering beauty in the everyday. This course is designed for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on floral...
14th Jan 2026 - 25th Mar 2026
Wednesday - 18:45 - 20:45
Floristry | Horticulture and Floristry
The Cherwell School
View course detailsPart Time P09511
Learn to design and lay out garden borders in this indoor, theory-based workshop. Explore plant selection, edging options, and key planning steps. Bring paper and pencil to sketch ideas and create a plant list....
10th Feb 2026 - 10th Feb 2026
Tuesday - 18:00 - 20:00
Learning for Wellbeing | Horticulture | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P09515
Build on your seasonal gardening knowledge with this hands-on course. Explore key tasks for Autumn, Spring, and Summer, from planting to maintenance, and create a year-round plan for a thriving garden or allotment....
25th Sept 2025 - 11th Dec 2025
Thursday - 13:00 - 15:00
Learning for Wellbeing | Horticulture | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P09410
This Entry Level 3 horticulture course provides hands-on experience in the college’s thriving allotment and polytunnel, working in all weather with classroom support. Learn propagation, composting, and plant care."Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vend...
25th Sept 2025 - 11th Dec 2025
Thursday - 10:00 - 12:00
Learning for Wellbeing | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P09412
This Entry Level 3 horticulture course provides hands-on experience in the college’s thriving allotment and polytunnel, working in all weather with classroom support. Learn propagation, composting, and plant care....
16th Apr 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026
Thursday - 10:00 - 12:00
Learning for Wellbeing | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P09411
This Entry Level 3 horticulture course provides hands-on experience in the college’s thriving allotment and polytunnel, working in all weather with classroom support. Learn propagation, composting, and plant care."Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vend...
8th Jan 2026 - 26th Mar 2026
Thursday - 10:00 - 12:00
Learning for Wellbeing | Horticulture and Floristry
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time P10102
Are you a keen gardener who wants to learn new tips and gain advice from industry professionals? This programme will help build confidence and support hobbyists and professionals alike in upskilling. In the face of climate change, gardening methods a...
12th Sept 2025 - 26th Jun 2026
Friday - 13:30 - 16:00
Horticulture | Horticulture and Floristry
Common Leys Farm
View course detailsPart Time P10105
Develop the essentials skills needed in horticulture with our well-recognised practical qualification accredited by the Royal Horticultural Society...
Part Time P10104
Develop the essentials skills needed in horticulture with our well-recognised practical qualification accredited by the Royal Horticultural Society...
Part Time P10103
Develop the essentials skills needed in horticulture with our well-recognised practical qualification accredited by the Royal Horticultural Society...
Part Time P10107
This qualification supports career development for those already working in the profession, for those wanting to move into the horticulture industry or for amateurs wishing to increase their knowledge. It is a well-recognised qualification accredited...
Part Time P10106
This qualification supports career development for those already working in the profession, for those wanting to move into the horticulture industry, or for amateurs wishing to increase their knowledge. It is a well-recognised qualification accredite...
