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3 Easy Gift Ideas
Following on from our last post, we’re keeping with the Christmas theme and now we’ll share how you can give the perfect gift to your flower loving family and friends this Christmas. 1. Gift Certificates Do you know someone that’s been looking to do one of our Flower Workshops, or Floristry courses? Then this isRead more
Flower Workshops for Christmas
With less than 3 months until Christmas (which is sure to fly!), now’s the time to start planning. Here at Bloom College, we’re here to help you have a Christmas filled with flowery fun – where you get to enjoy making beautiful decorations, attending great events, giving thoughtful gifts…and of course – making the mostRead more
Fields of Fun at Tesselaar Tulip Festival
Tesselaar Tulip Festival is now on! In it’s 62nd year of being held, this festival is back again – bigger and better than before! What you can do while there: Get up close and personal with half a million tulips on display across 25 acres of farmland. Enjoy the LIVE entertainment, market stalls and tempting foodsRead more
Tools and Accessories – Getting Started
When you first get started in floristry, it can be hard to know what you need. Having the right tools and equipment will make a big difference when preparing and arranging your flowers. So – what do you need? The Basics Are you a hobbyist – or would like to try out whether flower arrangingRead more
Our Students – A Journey
Our students all come from different backgrounds, and have different things in mind in regards to what they’ll do when they finish their floristry course or flower workshop. This lovely Blog follows the journey of one of our past students – from her feelings during (and after) her Flower Basics Course, to what she wentRead more
An Insight Into the Power of Colour: By Pantone
I was lucky enough to recently attend an insightful webinar on colour, held by Pantone. It spoke about: The emotional response to colour How people view colour As well as what colour can mean to an individual, or as a business tool. As I listened to the presentation, I couldn’t help but feel humbled toRead more
OHS in the Floristry Industry: Scenarios
Following on from our post last week, we look further into OHS in the Floristry industry. Last week we listed some examples of possible risks and threats when working with flowers. This time, we’ll give a real life scenario for each of these, outlining the issue itself and the action that needs to be takenRead more
OHS in the Floristry Industry: What You Need to Know
In this first of our 2 part series on OHS (Occupational Health and Safety), we look at the specific risks involved in the Floristry industry. Below is a list of examples of possible risks and threats. Once you become aware of these, you can ensure that all measures are taken to prevent any incidents happeningRead more
Floristry Basics: Colour Theory
In our previous post about colour we talked about how colour has the strongest emotional power of all of the elements (did the vivid colours in above photo really grab you?), and how combining colours and creating harmony with them can be one of the most pleasurable parts of floristry. In this post we delveRead more
Floristry Shorthand – an important (and handy) skill for every florist
Following on from our post about Taking Client Orders, let’s take a look at Floristry Shorthand – and why it’s an important and handy skill to have. Why & When to Use It Whether or not you are speaking to them over the phone, or in person, customers often speak very quickly when giving youRead more