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BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Bunny Tail Grass

Is there anything more adorable that Bunny Tail grass?!⁠
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Lagurus ovatus, Bunny tail grass or Hare’s Tail grass, features small creamy white tuffs on top of quite pliable stems, with longer brown bristly spikes coming out of the fluff!⁠
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Native to the Mediterranean but now found in all areas of Australia except the Northern Territory.⁠ It’s extremely drought tolerant, easy to grow and makes such a gorgeous, soft addition to any bouquet or arrangement.
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You can use it fresh or dried in your arrangements, and it has become popular to use dyed versions of this textural plant, which come in all kinds of colours. My favourite is pink! Ask your wholesaler or florist but you can find a lot on Etsy as well.

Big Bouquet workshop with Alyssa

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Our Big Bouquets workshop with Alyssa in Collingwood is approaching fast! And we only have a few spots left!

Running on July 4th, learn how to create a bouquet using larger blooms and foliage.

Workshops are a great introduction to floristry if you haven’t created an arrangement before, and if you have, workshops are a great way to get inspired by new flowers, colours and other florists!

Grab a friend and book your spot here!

Bloom Graduate: Kirsten Moore

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Absolutely stunning creation and beautiful photo by Bloom College Career Change Graduate Kirsten Moore of @mountjoycottage⠀

The last Career change Course for 2019 starts July 30 and there is still time to enroll if a career in floristry is your dream.⠀

Download the brochure through the link below and get in touch to find out how the Career Change Course can change your life!⠀

Beyond The Basics Floristry course

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The stunning contrast of sturdy natives against the pure white of the anemone is simply stunning!⠀

Learn how to make a large bouquet like the one here in our Beyond the Basics class starting July 23 in Collingwood.⠀

Career Change Course: Commonly Asked Questions

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One of the most commonly asked questions about our Career Change Course is, how do I start working once I’ve finished?⠀
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This is of course, dependent on what kind of florist you would like to be, but as part of this course, we will help you find an internship to suit your needs. Whether that be retail floristry, event floristry or even working as a freelancer.⠀
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We teach you how to market and brand your business & yourself in order to start gaining clients as soon as you are ready.⠀
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We also have a network of previous graduates who often work with each other on large scale projects, and some businesses and freelance florists will come to us looking for staff, which we then pass on to our graduates via the private graduates Facebook page.⠀
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The Career Change Course is hands on and here at Bloom College we want our students to have the best experience possible, to feel confident to start working straight away.⠀
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For more info and to download a brochure for this life changing course, click the link below!⠀

Flower Basics Course

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Thank you so much to Sophie for attending our Flower Basics course and leaving some lovely feedback about our teachers: ⠀

“10/10 super warm, friendly and welcoming. Willing to answer any queries but allowing us to let our creativity flow”⠀

Thank you Sophie! We love our students so much. Our next Flower Basics has sold out! But we’ve added another course in Collingwood starting August 21! Book in now to avoid missing out!⠀

Blooms Of The Month – April ’19

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Kale

Sometimes referred to as “ornamental cabbage” flowering Kale can definitely steal the show when it comes to autumn blooms!

Coming in a variety of pinks, purples, greens & creamy whites, the ruffled leaves on this beauty make it a perfect compliment to other flowers in a bouquet or arrangement, and it is often used as the focal piece of bouquets or vase designs.

Kale can last a very long time after being cut, however they are known for becoming smelly, so maintaining clean vase water is necessary for a prolonged vase life.

Lisianthus

In contrast to the bold features of kale, Lisianthus has a gorgeous delicate bloom that is so versatile when used in floral designs.

They come in a range of colours from white, blue, purple, and pink as well as combinations of those hues. The blooms also come in a single form, with simply one row of petals, or a double form with several rows of petals.

These flowers are very delicate and can bruise easily in transport, so be careful when bringing them home from the wholesaler. Look for “lissies” that are partially open and not too tightly budded for the longest life.

Scabiosa

Scabiosa (sometimes referred to as the “Pincushion” flower) can be such a beautiful and unique addition to any arrangement due to the wide varieties available. As with the lisianthus, scabiosa come in single and double varieties.

Scabiosa colours can include burgundy, blue, white, pink, lavender, and red.

They are wonderful in the garden as they attract butterflies and insects.

They have long strong stems which work perfectly for creating height and dimension in “boho” style bouquets and arrangements, and are available at wholesalers now.

Do You Pin?

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Here at Bloom College we LOVE Pinterest. So much so, that we encourage all of our students (in particular the Career Change floristry students) to create an account and set up boards of things they love.

Are you just starting out with Pinterest? Once set up, we suggest you start with broad keywords such as ‘floral arrangements’, ‘vintage flowers’ and ‘wedding bouquet’.

You’ll soon see patterns emerging in what types of styles speak to you, and what you’re leaning towards. You’ll also find inspiration when you’re looking to try something new.

Bloom College on Pinterest

If you’re attending our upcoming Event Styling or Wedding Bouquet workshops you may like to check out our ‘Wedding Flowers’ board, which has Chuppah’s, bouquets, table arrangement ideas – and heaps of other inspiration.

Happy Pinning!

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, including specific wedding floral design courses.

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. Find out more.