Floral Arrangement Design with Seasonal Blooms
A course by Bloom And BurnFloral Studio
A course by Bloom And Burn, Floral Studio
Learn how to create unique and colorful floral designs that breathe life into any space
A vibrant arrangement of flowers has the ability to transform a table setting or interior into a tasteful fashion statement. Bloom and Burn, a UK-based floral studio, has dedicated itself to do exactly that for their customers. With clients like Jamie Oliver and The Voice UK, Bloom and Burn’s founder Graeme Corbett is here to show you how to create beautiful, contemporary floral arrangements perfect for any special event.
In this course, learn the delicate art of floral design and discover the best techniques for working with seasonal blooms. Create bespoke floral arrangements that transmit a unique sense of style.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 11 downloads
Tools and Materials
3 minutes, 31 seconds
Do's and Don'ts, Tips, and Tricks
10 minutes, 48 seconds
Prepping Your Flowers and Vessels
7 minutes, 34 seconds
Hand-Tied Bouquet 1
20 minutes, 44 seconds
Small Bud Vase Bowl
16 minutes, 32 seconds
Large Bowl 1
20 minutes, 56 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Graeme Corbett, founder of Bloom and Burn, and your teacher for this course. Graeme shares his creative journey and how he went from working in the television industry for over a decade to working in the flower business. Hear about his diverse influences and his sources of inspiration.
Get an overview of the tools and materials needed and hear some tips on where to find them. Next, Graeme guides you through different seasonal flowers you can use and which work best. Learn how to work with contemporary flower compositions by playing with colors, shapes, and arrangements. Get inspired by searching for references and creating a mood board for your designs.
Graeme discusses the importance of sourcing your flowers locally and shares some tips for growing your own. Then, hear some dos and don'ts when working with contemporary floral design. Discover how to best prep your flowers in a vase or vessel and how to keep them looking fresh for longer.
Delve into your first design by making a hand-tied bouquet using a variety of flowers with an array of colors and textures. Next, learn how to use a pin frog to arrange your next design in a small bud vase bowl. Then, move on to a more complex floral arrangement in a large bowl using ikebana style techniques, which Graeme says are perfect for event centerpieces. Graeme then shows you how to create a stylish tablescape with your designs to photograph your work.
Wrap up the course by hearing Graeme’s tips on how to preserve your floral designs to make them last as long as possible. Hear about his creative process when photographing his designs and sharing them on social media.
Wrap up the course by hearing Graeme’s tips on how to preserve your floral designs to make them last as long as possible. Hear about his creative process when photographing his designs and sharing them on social media.
What is this course's project?
Create three floral arrangements based on contemporary designs — specifically, a bouquet, a small bud vase bowl, and a large bowl.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in creating unique, stylish floral arrangements for a wedding or special event, as well as anyone passionate about floral design.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need a toolkit containing a good pair of scissors, some twine, a frog pin, a small ball of chicken wire, and floral tape. You will also need fresh, seasonal flowers.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Go get it! Worth your time and money. Makes it easier to chase your floral hobby.
- 2 months ago
its realy sooo intreasting and soo impressive ..
- 2 months ago
thanks for the course i learnt a lot
- 2 months ago
es un gran curso el profe tiene mucha experiencia y tiene pasión en el tema los que es muy importante
- 3 months ago
Great course and teacher!
Bloom and Burn clients include Jamie Oliver, Penguin Books, Space NK, Marks and Spencer, Nails Inc, Warehouse, National Geographic and West Elm. Graeme has also create floral designs for TV shows, including The Voice UK, The Circle, Celebrity Big Brother and several seasons of Saturday Night Takeaway. Bloom and Burn designs have been featured in Elle Decoration, Kent House, British Flowers Week, The Florist Magazine, and the recently published book, Make a Living Living.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Tools and Inspiration
- Tools and Materials
- Types of Flowers and Seasonality
- Colour and Composition
- Creating a Mood Board
- U3
Sourcing and Prepping
- Sourcing and Growing
- Do's and Don'ts, Tips, and Tricks
- Prepping Your Flowers and Vessels
- U4
Designing
- Hand-Tied Bouquet 1
- Hand-Tied Bouquet 2
- Small Bud Vase Bowl
- Large Bowl 1
- Large Bowl 2
- Tablescape and Styling
- U5
Showcasing Your Designs
- Photography Tips
- Social Media Tips
- FP
Final project
- Floral Arrangement Design with Seasonal Blooms
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational techniques for creating natural, garden-inspired floral arrangements using local, seasonal flowers.
You’ll need scissors, twine, floral tape, a pin frog, bowls or vases, and locally sourced flowers. The course explains how to source and use these tools for different floral designs.
You’ll learn how to create wild style arrangements, hand-tied bouquets, cohesive tablescapes, source local seasonal flowers, use pin frogs and chicken wire, and style flowers for events and installations.
The course teaches you how to find flowers at farmers markets, local shops, or by foraging, plus tips for choosing blooms by season and supporting small growers.
You’ll learn the spiral technique, how to tie bouquets with twine, hydrate stems, and wrap arrangements with tissue paper for a professional finish.
Yes, the course includes guidance on selecting and prepping supermarket flowers, as well as techniques for drying and arranging flowers for winter designs.
You’ll learn how to style, light, and photograph arrangements and tablescapes, plus tips for building a visual identity and engaging audience on social media.