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Banksia

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There are 173 Banksia species, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia. The flower heads are made up of hundreds (sometimes thousands) of tiny individual flowers grouped together in pairs.

The colour of the flower heads usually ranges from yellow to red, browns and orange. Many species flower over autumn and winter so they should be becoming available soon!⁣
Banksia’s are a very rich source of nectar, and indigenous Australians would use them as a sweet boost! Either sucking the nectar straight from the flower or soaking it in water for an energy drink!⁣

Don’t forget about these beauties when creating an arrangement, they add unique colours and textures both with the flower and the leaves!⁣

CAREER CHANGE GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT – Andrea Onans-Sanchez

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It was an absolute delight having Andrea in our Career Change classroom in 2018. Andrea had already started her floristry business before coming to Bloom and since graduation Andrea has been moving forward in her floristry career in leaps & bounds! We are so thankful for her giving up her time to tell us about her floristry journey…..and her pooch Prince!

What did you do before studying floristry?

Before studying floristry I travelled quite a lot and lived overseas. Prior to that I completed a Diploma in Interior Design at RMIT, I always knew I wanted to do something on the creative side career wise.

Tell us a bit about you, where did you grow up, where do you live now, what are your favourite things?

I grew up in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne in Blackburn for most of my childhood, we then moved overseas to South Korea for 3 years (yes I know crazy right!?). By 10 years old we came back and settled in Croydon North, our family home where I still live. I will be moving to Croydon Hills with my beautiful partner very soon! So excited as I’ve wanted to live in Croydon Hills ever since I can remember. I love this area, green everywhere you turn and so many cute cafes. I have so many favourite things! Don’t we all!? But to name a few… my dog Prince, he brightens every single day, he’s a gorgeous border collie we like to go for walks in the reserve behind our house where I can admire all the greenery and nature while he can prance around! I love the beach it heals me and is my happy place and gives me clarity, as well as the Warrandyte river. Outdoors is a big yes for me! Ahhhh I could go on and on, just going to a cafe for breaky with my partner, mum and brother is gold, spending time with the fam, travelling and of course creating. Floristry is my therapy, my creative getaway and other happy place. And lastly, chocolate chocolate & more chocolate.

What inspired you to make the change to floristry?

I have been saying for quite a few years that I really wanted to complete a floristry course, years!!! It was just about finding the right time and letting everything fall into place, which it did! I worked at a cute local florist around my area for a few years while completing my Interior Design course but thought nothing of it in terms of my future in floristry until I started to travel, see things, the beauty of nature and stepping into every florist shop front I came across. All my experiences have lead me to this floristry path.

Why did you choose Bloom College?

I chose Bloom College because it seemed like the perfect fit. I would go to the Melbourne Flower Show year after year and would see the Bloom College stand every time and loved the work they did and kept looking into it the courses they provided online. I saw that they offered a 6 month course which I thought was great, not too short and not too long! Their course structure appealed to me as well as their style and the hands on part of it too. So, I had to do it! I had enough of umming and aahhhing, it’s the best choice I ever made! Woohoo!

What do you want working with flowers to give you that your previous career/s did not?

Happiness, therapy, satisfaction & a challenge. The four best and most important things for me.

Do you want to have your own floristry business? If so what will you specialise in?

I currently have my own business, I started it in March 2018 right before I started the course. I already had some experience and thought it would be great to progress along the the way while studying with Bloom College. I don’t specialise in anything particular at the moment I’m giving everything a go to see what I love the most. At the moment though I am loving weddings/events, installs and workshops!

What is your vision for the future of your business and or the industry?

I would absolutely love to have my own studio and shopfront that is my absolute dream and major goal!

Who inspires you?

All creatives inspire me, I will spend about 30 minutes each day on social media admiring the work of florists, artists and all creatives really!

What is your preferred design style?

Organic & flowy.

Find Andrea online here, here & here!

 

The Singapore Flowershow

Singapore Flower Show Tour

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Bloom is going on tour! This July, the teachers from Bloom will be hosting a tour to Singapore for the Singapore Garden Festival!

We will be staying in this fabulous city for 5 nights and activities will include other Singaporean highlights such as the Gardens by the Bay, a perfumery workshop and a trip outside of the city to the amazing culinary farm, Bollywood Veggies.

There will be plenty of down time for shopping and sipping cocktails at the Marina Bay Sands, or relaxing by the hotel pool!

If you are a flower and garden lover (and want to escape the cold of July), we would love you to join us on this special trip.

Prices start from $3995 for twin share accommodation. Email us at info@bloomcollege.com.au if you would like more information on this fabulous floral exploration!

 

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MIFGS is getting close now – and we’d love to see you there!

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We’ll be at Stall C01, where we’ll also be running our super popular competition yet again – where you’ll have the chance to WIN A FREE FLOWER BASICS COURSE!!  Our 5-week Flower Basics course is one of our most in demand floristry courses – and regularly sells out way ahead of time. It’s perfect for beginners – or basically just about anyone who loves flowers!

You’ll automatically be entered into the competition when you come along to our stand, take a selfie, and upload it onto Facebook and/or Instagram.  Make sure you tag us @bloomcollege, and also use #MIFGS and #bloomcollege.

The lucky winner will be drawn on Tuesday 22nd March.  Please see below for full Terms and Conditions. By entering this competition you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions.

 

Terms and Conditions: The winner is entitled to a free 5-week Flower Basics Course at Bloom College.  The 5 weeks must be done in succession (no day, time or location class transfers are possible).  The prize must be used within 6 months, and can be only be used at our Port Melbourne location (subject to availability). The course is transferrable to another person.

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The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

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The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) is almost here – and Bloom College are super excited to be a part of it once again!

The theme is ‘Discover an Inner City Oasis’, and it’s being held from Wednesday March 16th to Sunday March 20th.

New this year is ‘Gardens by Twilight’, which is being held on Friday March 18th 6:00 – 9:30pm.

Along with everything else that’s going on (from the ever popular Great Hall of Flowers, to the Sculpture competition, to the Show Gardens) you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to see Bloom College:

  • By visiting our display at C01

Bloom teachers will be on hand to chat about all things flowers – and you’ll also have a chance to WIN a FLOWER BASICS COURSE with Bloom College!

Or

  • By coming along to our LIVE presentation ‘Feeding the Soul with Flowers’.

It’s being held on the Main Stage on Friday 18th at 1:30 – 2:15pm AND Saturday 19th at 1:00 – 1:45pm. Yvette and Rebecca have plenty to share with you!

To book your tickets, and for further information head to the MIFGS website.

DON’T MISS OUT: We’ll have 10 MIFGS tickets to give away – stay tuned for competition details.

 

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.

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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS)

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Bloom College is excited to once again be a part of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) from Wednesday 25th – Sunday 29th March 2015.

What started off 20 years ago in the World Trade Centre building as primarily a trade show for growers (and those in the industry) is now the Southern Hemisphere’s premier horticultural event.  This spectacular annual event is now open to all, and held at the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building.

Leading Australian and international florists will create a range of interactive and memorable floral displays, transforming the inside of the Royal Exhibition Building into a floral wonderland in full bloom. Workshops and presentations hosted by award winning florists Joseph Massie, Matthew Landers and of course our very own teachers Rebecca Findlay and Alice Shepherd will be on the live stage. Audiences will be treated to an insight into how to achieve great floral artistry for themselves.

The best landscape design talent yet will also be showcased in the Carlton Gardens. The crowd-stopping show gardens will once again provide attendees with inspiration they can take home to their own gardens.

Bloom College will be holding a demonstration on the Main Stage (inside the hall of flowers) on Wednesday March 25 at 1.15pm – we’d love to see you there!  This will be a great chance for those interested in flower arranging, or flower workshops in Melbourne and Geelong to see what Bloom College is all about.

Plus each day 15 of our Career Change students will be treated to personal tours of the MIFGS with Yvette.

Competition time! Bloom will have 5 tickets to give away to the MIFGS!  Stay tuned on our Blog & Facebook page for details and to enter.

For tickets and further information on the MIFGS head to the Melbourne Flower Show Website.