The Bloomers have been working hard behind the scenes to sneak in a Christmas present before we take a well deserved break.
A whole range of BRAND NEW themed workshops are up on the website now and ready for bookings in Port Melbourne. If you’re in Geelong or Collingwood, let us know if you’d like one (or all) of these in your area by emailing us at enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au.
Introducing…(click on the photo to be taken to the course info)
Choosing your vessel or vase is another area of floristry that you can really let your creativity soar. Just about anything goes, and the choice of vessels available for arranging flowers is wide and varied. From jars, to cans, bottles, tea cups, or baskets…re-using and recycling is a perfect way to put new life into something old.
Rummage through your cupboards, op shops and garage sales for anything varied and different. Save glass jars, tins and plastic food containers of all shapes and sizes. Even the most unattractive of containers can be used to line a basket or vessel that would otherwise not be waterproof.
Materials like hessian, banana leaves and dried or fresh lotus leaves can be used to cover unsightly or damaged containers. Use sticky tape to make grids across the top of containers to hold the flowers in place.
Just be sure to use clean vases or vessels, and choose the appropriate size and weight to balance you arrangement physically and visually.
A common question we get in our floristry courses and workshops is what the best method of soaking foam is. Simply add water to a sink (the height of the water should be slightly lower than the height of the brick), then place the foam brick with the branding facing up. Gently rest the brick in the sink (do not cover the brick with the water). Allow the brick to soak and absorb the water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
We love showing our floristry students the many varied vessels and vases they can use to make their arrangements. Now that we’ve given you some ideas, it’s over to you to see what you can find. Happy hunting!
At Bloom College Flower Design School we create Floristry Courses and Flower Workshops for beginners, the hobbyist and those wanting to pursue floristry as a career.
Our classes are a place where participants have fun, meet new friends and find their inner creativity. No prior experience is necessary, and we have a range of Courses and Workshops available across our three locations: Port Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong. For a full list of upcoming floristry courses and flower workshops, head here.
Bloom College has more than just floristry courses and flower workshops. Did you know that we also offer private one-on-one floristry workshops, floristry business owners training, staff training, or corporate workshops with any of our highly trained and experienced teachers?
We can provide training for:
> An experienced florist that wants to learn a new skill in an area of floristry that they haven’t worked in yet.
> Someone who has some floristry experience, but would like to hone in on some particular skills, or learn correct techniques for something they haven’t previously had formal training in.
> A floristry business owner that wants help to train their staff.
> A floristry business owner who would like help in business planning, or how to run a profitable floristry business.
> A large corporate office that wants to run a workshop in their offices for their staff.
> An event organiser that wants to hold short workshops for their attendees as part of the larger event.
As you can see, private training can take on a whole range of options, and we tailor each session to your particular needs. We speak with you, find out what you need from the session, then provide a written quote.
We’ve held floristry training for people who’ve come to our classrooms from far and wide – other parts of Melbourne, Victoria, interstate, and from overseas. Our sessions are fun, hands on, and our teachers will guide you along in a relaxed environment.
Would you like to find out how Bloom College can help you with your private floristry training needs? Simply send us an email at enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or call us on 1300 816 356.
Here’s a (very) small sample of some of our FAVE blooms out now. They look great as part of Christmas themed decor, wedding bouquets…or let your creativity run wild!
Bouvardia.
Image Credit: picturesofflowers.org
Berzillia.
Image Credit: nwwholesaleflorists.com
Trachelium
Some of our flower workshop and flower course students have been already been using some of these in class this week – and it’s been great to see what they come up with!
At Bloom College Flower Design School we create Floristry Courses and Flower Workshops for beginners, the hobbyist and those wanting to pursue floristry as a career.
Our classes are a place where participants have fun, meet new friends and find their inner creativity. No prior experience is necessary, and we have a range of Courses and Workshops available across our three locations: Port Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong. Please see here for a full class schedule.
With our Career Change students in their final week this week, it’s been a sea of colour and beautiful blooms in the Port Melbourne classroom…take a look and see what we mean!
It’s been so great to see the progression of these students since they started last month. We wish them all the best and look forward to seeing what they do next.
We still have so much on offer in 2015 at Bloom College in all 3 of our locations. From Flower Basics and Flower Therapy Courses, to Christmas themed Floristry Workshops (including Hampers and Gift Wrapping), and our super popular Event Styling Workshop this weekend – we aren’t slowing down just yet! For the full schedule see here.
On the 15th October, Bloom College hit the road, and travelled out to Epping, where we held a series of short Flower Crown Workshops at Melbourne Market Authority (MMA).
Flower Crowns are so popular right now (think: Spring Racing Carnival, Weddings, Events – anything!), so participants were keen to learn how to create their own.
The results speak for themselves…
Do you LOVE Flower Crowns? Well you’re in luck! We still have space at our Flower Crown Workshop at our Port Melbourne classroom on Friday November 13th. For further information, and to book, head here.
Flowers are a great gift to give – you can give them when you visit a friend in their home, to brighten up someone’s day if they’ve been unwell, to say thank-you – or just because…
To make the flowers just that bit more personal, you can quickly and easily wrap them before leaving home.
Here we show you the basic steps involved:
By following these steps, you can then get creative, and customise the look of your flowers by experimenting with different papers, ribbons, and accessories. A hand written card always goes a long way too.
Do you LOVE flowers? Unleash your creativity in one of our 5 or 6 week Flower Courses, Event Styling Workshop, or Flower Workshops where you can learn to make your own Flower Crown, Terrarium, Vintage Posy, or Wedding Bouquet. We also offer a Floristry Career Change Course – next classes are starting in March 2016 (with some close to full already!).
For more information and a full course list, visit our Courses page, email us on enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or call us on 1300 816 356
Our recent Career Change graduates impressed us with their skills and beautiful work. We’ve been showing some of their work over on our Facebook page, but there was so much to choose from that we just couldn’t help but show you more!
Collaboration: Kylie Janson & Rebecca Findlay
Fiona (Wednesday group)
We’ve just had another group start in our full-time Career Change course, so we’re pretty excited to see what they create! (we’ll be sure to share).
Our next intake of Career Change students is in March 2016 in our Part-time classes. With some classes close to full already, be quick to avoid missing out! To find out more, or to apply, email us on enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or call 1300 816 356.
With Spring now well and truly in full swing, there’s so much to love in October with many beautiful flowers continuing to bloom.
Here’s some of our favourites:
Image Credit: backcountrygallery.com
Iris: these beauties come in many colours – white, yellow, blue and purple. They are great for use in both vases and foam, making them very versatile too.
Image Credit: healtheatingfood.com
Lilac: Well-known (and loved) for their unforgettable fragrance, but did you know these also belong to the olive family?
Image Credit: Wikipedia
Blossoms: These continue to delight throughout October – simply stunning, they are impossible to ignore!
With longer days, warmer weather – and more sunshine (finally!) – it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful flowers out right now!
Do you LOVE flowers? Unleash your creativity in one of our 5 or 6 week Flower Courses, Event Styling Workshop, or Flower Workshops where you can learn to make your own Flower Crown, Terrarium, Vintage Posy, or Wedding Bouquet. We also offer a Floristry Career Change Course – next classes are starting in March 2016 (with some close to full already!).
For more information and a full course list, visit our Courses page, email us on enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au or call us on 1300 816 356
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 is perfect for them! They can then choose the Course or Workshop that’s right for them, at a time and day that suits them – in any of our 3 locations.
To find out more, and to purchase.
2. DVD
The Bloom College DVD is ideal for those who cant make it to one of our classes. Packed with the skills and knowledge needed to get started in floristry, the 10 classes will have your loved ones creating beautiful bouquets and arrangements in no time!
To find out more, and to purchase.
3. Tool Kits
We have 2 options – The Basics (which also doubles as a handy tool pack for the garden) and The Essentials (perfect for those who are about to do one of our courses, or for those who want to be able to practice skills learnt on a course, or on our DVD or App).
To find out more, and to purchase.
If you have questions on any of these great gifts, please email us on enquiries@bloomcollege.com.au, or give us a call on 1300 816 356.
At Bloom College Flower Design School we create Floristry Courses and Flower Workshops for beginners, the hobbyist and those wanting to pursue floristry as a career.
Our classes are a place where participants have fun, meet new friends and find their inner creativity. No prior experience is necessary, and we have a range of Courses and Workshops available across our three locations: Port Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong.