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Do you enjoy creativity, colour and working with flowers? Studying Floristry at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire gives you expert training in flower design, event floristry and plant care while helping you build practical skills for a career in the floral and creative industries.

Our floristry courses blend hands-on studio learning with creative theory, so you’ll learn how to design beautiful arrangements, work with seasonal flowers and understand the business behind floristry.

Study Floristry at Bishop Burton College

We offer full-time floristry courses for students aged 16+, designed to help you develop both practical skills and professional confidence.

You’ll learn:

  • Floral design fundamentals
  • Hand-tying techniques and bouquet work
  • Wedding, event and funeral floristry
  • Plant knowledge, care and conditioning
  • Colour theory and composition
  • Creative problem-solving and presentation skills

These skills form a strong foundation for roles in floristry studios, events and retail environments, or for further study in creative subjects.

Hands-On Creative Learning

Floristry is a practical, creative subject, and most of your learning will take place in our dedicated floristry studio.

You’ll benefit from:

  • Hands-on flower arranging sessions
  • Tutor demonstrations and critiques
  • Creative projects and design challenges
  • Real floral materials, tools and workspace

This practical approach helps you build confidence, improve technique and express your creative ideas with flowers.

Industry Experience and Work Opportunities

You’ll have opportunities to gain work experience with local florists, event designers and creative businesses, giving you insight into real working environments and helping you grow your professional network.

Work experience placements help you connect your skills with industry expectations, build your CV and prepare for future employment or self-employment.

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Careers in Floristry

Floristry opens the door to a range of creative careers, including:

  • Freelance floristry designer
  • Wedding and event florist
  • Retail florist
  • Floral visual merchandiser
  • Further study in creative design or horticulture

Whether you want to work for a studio, start your own business or continue your creative education, floristry provides a hands-on, visually exciting path.

Why Study Floristry at Bishop Burton College?

Floristry opens the door to a range of creative careers, including:

  • Learn in a dedicated floristry studio
  • Gain hands-on floral design experience
  • Be supported by experienced creative tutors
  • Build work ready skills for creative careers
  • Access industry placements and employer links

Whether you want to work for a studio, start your own business or continue your creative education, floristry provides a hands-on, visually exciting path.

Floristry Short Course 

30 April – 11 June 2026

Discover the foundations of professional floristry across six creative weeks.

Learn essential tools, flower care and conditioning, alongside core design principles and confident colour selection. Develop practical techniques including hand-tied bouquets, foam, moss and wiring, while gaining insight into wedding and event floristry.

The course is a strong stepping stone to Level 3 or Degree-Level Floristry.

  • £450pp
  • 4.5 hours on campus per week
  • All materials included
  • No entry requirements
  • Open to prospective students, current learners and adults

Find out more or book your place here

Residential Floristry Summer Course

10 to 12 July 2026

Passionate about flowers? Explore sustainable, seasonal and contemporary techniques while building confidence and professional skills in an inspiring campus setting.

Over three days, you’ll master core techniques, learn valuable concepts including colour theory, explore sustainable and large-scale design, and present your finished work in a celebratory final showcase.

Limited to 15–20 places for personalised tuition and expert support.

  • £295pp + £100 deposit
  • Full-board en-suite accommodation
  • All meals included
  • All materials included
  • No entry requirements
  • Open to prospective students, current learners and adults

Find out more and book your place here.

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Sophie Neal

Sophie Neal

Sophie wanted a change in career so began her journey in Floristry. Following a short course, she decided to apply for the full time course and really develop her skills.

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