FLOWER WORKSHOPS
Through the seasons, our field-grown flowers never fail to inspire and stimulate the senses and make us feel truly alive and creative. At Wild Bunch we revel in working with the seasons, we nurture our flowers fields, orchards, meadowlands and woodlands, using what we grow to create evocative floral designs that are in harmony with the seasons and with their setting.
At the heart of working in harmony with the seasons is the idea of provenance. Each season has a different palette of colour, texture and form, and we embrace this individuality in the mood and style of each of our classes. As part of every class, we would always work on celebrating the unique beauty real seasonal flowers give. And I would guide you in the key to working with home grown flowers that is choosing and selecting your palette.
Every season, and therefore every class, has its own unique personality. Choose the season that inspires you most (galleries below) and get in touch with us to create your special creative flower-filled day.
2021 WORKSHOPS
Currently fully booked until November
This year, we are offering flower-filled days individually designed to create a seasonal flower-filled class to fulfil your wishes, needs and floral goals.
We will be offering the choice of either 1:1, 1:2 or small private group classes (up to 4 people only). Please enquire or make a booking here:
THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLASS
In the past, classes taught by Tammy have been designed specifically to suit the needs of her students:
A Seoul banker turned florist shop creator
A head florist leading a large team as part of his Milan based design shop
A Tokyo based creative
Australian florists
Brides-to-be to help them build confidence to design and make their own wedding flowers for their day
During these classes, a professional photographer was also booked as part of the day to create stunning portfolio galleries of students work.
CONNECT, EXPLORE AND CREATE
We always have the majority of the ingredients picked. However spending time outside, as well as in the studio, is a really important part of the way we work.
Key to all classes is the focus on the importance of season, flower selection and how to develop and create your palette of colour, shape, texture. At the heart of each class is time spent in the field, exploring and picking from the flower field, hedgerows, meadowland and woods. The schedule for our day is created to fulfil and work with your brief, what you want to explore and work on, and typically runs from 10:30 am to 4 pm.
PLEASE JOIN US IF…
You are a traditionally trained florist who is ready to explore a new way of working, and keen to discover the real difference between commercially produced and naturally homegrown flowers.
You are starting out as a grower or English cut-flower designer and would like to improve your skills and confidence.
You feel the lure of mindfully roaming and picking in our field-garden and woodland, before returning to explore your creativity as you experiment with texture, layer and context in your floral designs.
Please join us if you are simply ready to let your creativity run wild. There is so much to experience in one day, so let go of perfectionist ideals and set yourself free to experiment and create.
INCLUDED IN YOUR DAY
THE FLOWERS:
All the flowers you need for your day – your day will include up to 3 arrangements for which we will provide your vessels.
THE TECHNIQUES:
Learn to walk a garden, hedgerow and woodland and know what to look for, plus how to cut, condition and style these elements.
THE VESSEL/S:
A vessel such as a vintage urn, ceramic vase, small bowls or bases for larger installation style flowers.
THE SUSTENANCE:
During these times – we will be able to provide you with tea, coffee, water and apple juice made from our own orchard. But would ask you to supply your own food and snacks.
PRICES:
1:1 - £420
1:2 - £350
1:4 - £250
WORKSHOP GALLERIES
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Address: Marlow Farm
Leintwardine
Shropshire
SY7 0JP
Local station: We can collect you from Craven Arms or Ludlow
ESCAPE TO THE WILD SIDE
There is no getting away from the fact that we are in a somewhat remote setting! That’s what makes us special, and our classes a real adventure. Make the journey and you will reap the rich rewards of this wild and imposing environment in the foothills of the mid Welsh hills. The Shropshire Hills are an area of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful for cycling and walking. If you decide to stay for a while, we can recommend local accommodation at The Riverside Inn at Aymestry.
Historic Ludlow is a thriving market town with an ancient castle, fascinating architecture and plenty of independent shops and restaurants. Just across the border, Hay on Wye is steeped in culture and history and well worth a visit.
“THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A FABULOUS DAY. I FEEL AS IF I'VE BEEN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR THE DAY! I KNOW HOW MUCH WORK YOU PUT INTO MAKING TODAY SUCH A MEMORABLE ONE, AND IT REALLY WAS SUPERB...”