flower arranging

Poltimore House brought to life for a weekend of floral design

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/09/2017 - 7:13pm

Over St George’s Day weekend, hundreds of flower enthusiasts visited Poltimore House just outside Exeter for the first ever Poltimore Flower Festival.

Dozens of stunning floral designs staged throughout the Grade II listed property by 45 students past and present of Devon’s acclaimed Academy of Floral Art brought Poltimore House to life. “It was such a real privilege for us to bring Poltimore into bloom for St George’s Day,” said Julie Collins, Principal of The Academy of Floral Art. “At the Academy of Floral Art, we are always seeking out valuable design experiences for our...

Get creative with summer flowers

Event Date: 
27/07/2015 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Otter Nurseries Garden Centre, Ottery St Mary

There’s a seasonal treat in store at the next flower arranging workshop at Otter Nurseries on July 27.

Experienced florist and arts tutor, Tracy Johnson will be showing course attendees how to create a beautiful display based on the theme ‘ Seaside Memories’, using seasonal flowers and seaside . The workshop is suitable for people with any level of flower arranging experience from beginner to advanced. It runs from 2.30 to 4.30pm and costs just £15 per person. The price includes all materials, flowers, tuition and refreshments.

Tickets must be booked in advance either by...

An afternoon with Exeter Cathedral's flower arrangers

Event Date: 
15/07/2015 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Chapter House

This year’s theme is ‘A Summer Garden Party.’

A social afternoon where we demonstrate various arrangements and have home made cake and tea & coffee (there will also be a Bring and Buy stall). £3 on the door.

All welcome.

NAFAS say it with flowers

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 04/26/2015 - 10:19pm

There’s no better way to say it than with flowers. Which is exactly why NAFAS (The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) is using beautiful little bunches to spread some love around the UK on National Flower Arranging Day (Friday 1st May 2015).

The charity plans to distribute over 60,000 bouquets across the UK embracing ‘The Lonely Bouquet’ concept for the second year in a row. Across the Devon and Cornwall 56 clubs plan to distribute bouquets.

The campaign has been supported by a host of celebrities including Alan Titchmarsh, Jamie Oliver, Lulu, Kimberly...