Beginner bouquet class — Melbourne (VIC)
Three-hour, hands-on workshop for absolute beginners. Learn mechanics, seasonal selection, wiring, tying and care to create a professional-looking hand-tied bouquet.
Quick facts
- Duration: 3 hours
- Level: Beginner
- Location: Collins St studio, Melbourne CBD
- Class size: Max 10 participants
- Price: AU$95 (materials included)
Suitable for complete beginners and those wanting a refresher. Tools and seasonal blooms provided. Comfortable shoes recommended.
What you'll learn
We focus on practical skills: choosing blooms, conditioning, bouquet mechanics (spiral hand-tie), finishing, wrapping and basic floral care. The class balances demonstration and hands-on practice.
- Seasonal flower selection and colour pairing
- Stem preparation and conditioning
- Hand-tied bouquet construction (spiral method)
- Finishing touches: ribbon, paper wrap, care instructions
Includes
- Fresh flowers & foliage
- Tools & bouquet wrap
- Take-home care guide
Course curriculum
Session breakdown
- Welcome, safety & tools overview
- Flower conditioning & mechanics demo
- Hands-on bouquet construction (assisted)
- Finishing, wrapping & Q&A
Learning outcomes
You will leave with a hand-tied bouquet, confidence in basic bouquet techniques and guidance on how to continue practising at home or progress to our intermediate classes.
Upcoming dates & pricing
Gallery — recent class work
Your instructor — Olivia Reed
Olivia is a Melbourne-based floral designer with 8+ years experience across events, bridal and retail floristry. She specialises in seasonal palettes and practical techniques suited to beginners.
Qualifications: Certificate III in Floristry (AUS) — training facilitator for beginner and professional pathways.
FAQs
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