Your tutor Mark Garvie, is an international award winning floral designer. He has over 28 years experience in floristry and has travelled across Europe creating designs for events and weddings. Originally from the UK, Mark established his own floral business there before moving to Ireland and becoming part of the team at Adonis. He has tutored and demonstrated the art of floral design throughout the UK and now Ireland.
Each class will cover 1 design style, and during each class, you will also be shown how to condition (treat) and look after fresh flowers.
All materials will be supplied on the day, and a selection will be available to purchase during and after the class.
Flower Posy Class – Wednesday, 12th September 2018
7-9pm
Cost €55
In this first class, learn how to make beautiful posy bouquets for your home or simple gifts. A posy bouquet is a small, compact arrangement suitable for a coffee table or as thoughtful gift. During this class, you will be shown how we can create several designs using the same selection of flowers, and then choose which design you would like to recreate yourself and take home with you to enjoy.
We will have a selection of materials available to buy to upgrade your posy design, or to take home and recreate some of the designs you didn’t get to try in class
Floral Arrangements Class – Wednesday, 19th September
7-9pm
Cost €55
The classic floral arrangement for special occasion decorations. The Adonis Flower School will show you some simple arrangement designs using oasis suitable for table centres or side table displays. During this class, you will be shown how to create a number of designs using the same selection of flowers, receive tips on how to wrap and present the bouquet, and then given the choice which you would like to recreate yourself and take home with you to enjoy. We will also show you how to condition and look after fresh flowers, and talk through the basic concepts of floral design.
All materials will be supplied on the day and we will have a selection available to purchase during and after the class, should you wish to upgrade your arrangement or take flowers home to re-create the designs you didn’t get to try in the class.
Handtied Bouquet Class – Wednesday, 26th September 2018
In this class, you will learn how to create a stunning hand-tied bouquet using the traditional spiral method, how to condition your blooms and present your bouquet with our signature giftwrap.
All materials will be supplied on the day and we will have a selection available to purchase during and after the class, should you wish to upgrade your arrangement or take flowers home to re-create the designs you didn’t get to try in the class.