THE CAREER COURSE
EXPERIENCE A THOROUGH, HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO FLORAL DESIGN, CREATING OVER 20 HANDS ON PROJECTS OVER 6 DAYS.
Are you looking to learn the fundamentals of floral design, in 6 days - and not in a year or more - like traditional college courses?
Do you want to acquire the practical skills necessary to enable you to start working in the industry right away?
Are you keen to learn in an intimate environment, with plenty of tutor support?
If so, our flagship UKSOF Career Course could be just the course for you.
Our UKSOF Career Course consists of six days of hands-on learning, and upon completion, you will have a thorough, practical foundation to the essential skills required to work in the floral industry. Over the duration of the course you will be taught by a selection of tutors, including Joseph Massie. We feel this is valuable to new students, to ensure you discover a variety of styles, enabling you to formulate the basis of your own floral design style (Joseph often refers to this as your ‘design vocabulary’).
Our team of tutors will demonstrate beautiful floral designs each day, showcasing techniques, methodology and theory, and you will then have hands on experience to replicate those designs. A minimum of 20 modules of floral design will be achieved during the course duration, allowing time for several theory sessions to be completed during the course also.
As with all of our courses, we’ll be working with the season’s best materials, including British grown flowers and foliages, sourced directly from our local growing partners when the season allows. Single use plastics (for example, anchor or pot tape) will be kept to an absolute minimum.
At the UK School of Floristry we prioritise somewhat ‘traditional’ facets of learning. In our teaching, we aim to enrich you with techniques, methodology and floral design theory, all three of which are essential for you to be able to craft your own floral designs after the course. All of our tutors at UKSOF have worked extensively with Joseph, a five-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medallist and UK Florist of the Year.
On our Career Course, each day follows a different theme. Our itinerary is as follows :
DAY 1: BOUQUETS
Welcome and introductions, followed by different styles of bouquet.
Spiral hand-tying, wrapping, aquapacking and framework construction, alongside flower quantities, retail price points and presentation.
DAY 2: ARRANGEMENTS
Four styles of arrangement, working with chicken wire, taped grids, kenzans and floral foam alternatives.
Exploring different vessels and mechanics, with a focus on shape, proportion, depth and negative space.
DAY 3: PLANTS & BUSINESS
Practical plant designs, alongside care and conditioning of fresh flowers.
An introduction to professional buying, flower recipes, costing, pricing and the different routes available within the floral industry.
DAY 4: SYMPATHY
Construction methods used across sympathy designs, including a tied sheaf, a traditionally massed funeral letter or wreath, and a double-ended spray.
Developing shape, proportion and flower placement, with careful attention to presentation and finishing.
DAY 5: WEDDINGS
Bridal and wearable flowers, exploring hand-tying, wiring, taping, waxing and gluing.
Alongside your practical designs, we’ll consider consistency, flower quantities and planning your work for a wedding party.
DAY 6: EVENTS & CORPORATE
Larger-scale floral designs, corporate arrangements and tablescaping.
Collaborative projects exploring scale, structure and how individual designs work together to create a complete event setting.
This 6-Day course is an obvious choice for anyone seriously considering opening a floristry business, developing an existing business or looking to start out in the floral industry. We pack a lot into this course – it’s brilliant and exciting, full of practical hands on learning, and laced with commercial business knowledge throughout. During the six days, we’ll cover key theoretical foundations, including the principles and elements of floral design, an introduction to colour theory, and best practices for care and conditioning. Each concept is woven seamlessly into the curriculum, ensuring that students not only learn but also apply their knowledge through practical experience.
Upon completion of the course, certification from the UK School of Floristry will be provided along with access to The UK School of Floristry Resource Library - with a curated selection of online lessons from Joseph to help you revisit techniques and continue practising after the course
Please note, no prior experience is required to join us on the Career Course. All tools, flowers and vessels will be provided.
CAREER COURSE MENTORED
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE YOUR TRAINING A STEP FURTHER?
The Career Course: Mentored includes everything in the six-day Career Course, plus 12 months of ongoing learning and support.
This option gives you continued guidance as you begin your journey into the floral industry, helping you apply what you’ve learned, build your confidence and develop your career with experienced advice along the way.
Career Course: Mentored includes:
12 months of Flower Class membership - Joseph’s online learning platform, including 350+ online lessons, all five Signature Masterclass programmes, monthly live coaching and the Flower Class community.
Six exclusive mentoring calls with Joseph.
A private Career Course: Mentored WhatsApp group.
Career and business resources, including pricing templates, costing sheets, client questionnaires and business planning resources.
A £100 progression credit towards an eligible Intensive booked within 12 months, subject to the published terms.
The Career Course: £1,349
The Career Course: Mentored: £1,999
Dates available:
22nd–27th March 2027
26th April–1st May 2027
7th - 12th June 2027
6th–11th September 2027
4th–9th October 2027
8th–13th November 2027
Booking Options:
The Career Course: £1,349
The Career Course: Mentored: £1,999
Both options can be booked with a £250 booking fee, with the remaining balance due four weeks before your course begins, or paid in full when booking.
Joseph Massie : The UK School of Floristry
The Maker's Quarter
16 Worrall Street
Salford
M5 4TH
Hours: 10am - 4:30pm
Investment: £1349.00 or £1999.00 - including £250.00 non-refundable booking fee.
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For information about your course, please visit our Hands On Course Information page.