Introduction to Floristry

This 6-week introductory course to the world of floristry will give you the skills and knowledge to make a variety of floral arrangements for you to enjoy. 

Each week participants will create a different arrangement, learning techniques and developing their skills through fun, hands-on activities and group work. 

You will learn about colour theory, how to keep flowers fresh, vase arrangements, wiring individual flowers, floral crowns, posies, bouquets and more. 

You will be able to take home your arrangements at the end of each class. 

Dates: Wednesday 4 September – 9 October 2024 (6 sessions)

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Eltham Living & Learning, 739 Main Rd, Eltham 3095

Government-subsidised funded - $70 enrolment fee + $180 materials fee*.

You are eligible for a government subsidised fee if you are a permanent resident and/or Australian or New Zealand citizen who is not enrolled in mainstream secondary school. Please note we will need to sight your Green Medicare card to confirm your eligibility.

Concession card holder - $40 enrolment fee + $180 materials fee*.

This fee is available to people who hold any of the following:

• Commonwealth Health Care Card
• Pensioner Concession Card
• Veterans Gold Card.

Please note we will need to sight your card to confirm your eligibility. 

Full Fee or Third Party payment - $210 + $180 materials fee*.

This fee is for participants who are either:

• under 17 years of age
• are not eligible for funded enrolment
• receive funding from other sources (for example NDIS).
• have participated in the same course in the same year.

Please note: if under 17 years of age and disengaged from school, participants will need to obtain an official Transition from School Form for us to sight.

*The $180 ($30/per week) fee will cover the supply of fresh flowers used each week as well as all other materials required for the arrangements. You can take the arrangements home with you after the class. We need 24hrs notice of non-attendance at the class to receive a refund of the weekly materials fee. If notice is given within the 24hrs the weekly materials fee is non-refundable as the flowers would have already been purchased. 

Withdrawals and refunds

Refer to our Enrolment Terms and Conditions for information about withdrawals and refunds in our courses.

Please bring an apron

Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) 

My name is Tam. I love creating fresh, floral arrangements with a personal touch and have over 20 years experience in floristry. My love of flowers has brought me on a journey from London, England to the South-east of Melbourne. From working at London’s famous Dorchester Hotel, I have done customised floral arrangements for Elizabeth Taylor, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Drake and others.

I now run a floristry business called Florium Creations. All the flowers, materials, vases, ribbons, wrapping are hand selected by me to ensure optimum quality and freshness of flowers. I mostly use local growers and suppliers helping support small businesses like myself. I am looking forward to passing my experience and knowledge on to others. 

Enrol here for Term 3 2024

or express your interest below for future workshops

Expressions of Interest

If you are a concession card holder you will need to present your concession card at one of our centres prior to the start of the course in order to be eligible for the concession fee.