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Summer Workshops 2022

(No previous experience needed and

everything you need will be provided)

Friday 5th June- 1-4 pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold, MK41 0JD
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Eco-friendly footed bowl workshop

Spend a  relaxing afternoon exploring the beautiful walled garden at a Howbury Farm Flowers learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a beautiful footed bowl to take home.  We will be using the old fahsioned method of chicken wire and ditching the foam. The workshop will last 2 and a half hourse and include afternoon tea on the terrace- a wonderful treat!​

£55 per person

Monday 8th June- 10-4 pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold, MK41 0JD
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Wedding Flower Workshop

This workshop will give you the skills and understanding you need to create basic wedding flowers. You wll be able to pick your own flowers from the walled gardens at Howbury Farm Flowers, and then will be show how to create and finish a hand-tied bouquet, buttonholes, hairpeices and simple tablecentres. We will also cover packaging, transporting and pricing of these items.

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The cost of this workshop is £100 per person and includes a delicious lunch with produce grown in the grounds.​

£100 per person

Monday 15th June- 1-3 pm
British Flower Week Event
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold
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Summer bouquet workshop

Spend a  relaxing afternoon exploring the beautiful walled garden at a Howbury Farm Flowers learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a hand-tied vase arrangement that you can take home.  The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£45 per person

Wednesday 17th June  - 10-12pm
British Flower Week Event
Merri Flowers, Oakley, MK43 7TB
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Summer Bouquet Workshop

Spend a  relaxing morning exploring a rural flower farm learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a hand-tied vase arrangement that you can take home.  The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£45 per person

Saturday 20th June  - 4- 6 pm
Castle Ashby Deli, Rural Shopping Yard
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Flower Crown Workshop

Enjoy a relaxing late afternoon making a beautiful headpiece in the  rural setting at The Deli, Castle Ashby.  You will be taught how to make a boho flower crown with fresh locally grown flowers and foliage. With a glass of fizz or gin to get your creative juices going you might even fancy wearing it out that evening!

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The workshop will last 2 hours and include refreshments and nibbles.

£40 per person

Monday 29th June- 10-12.30 pm
Hay Lane Flowers, Stagsden, MK43 8TA
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Rustic Meadow Flower Workshop

Wander around the beautiful cottage garden, flower fields, meadows and hedgerows at a Hay Lane Flowers,  With a guided tour you will be encouraged to pick your choice of flowers, foliage and grasses to create an airy table centre display that will make you dream of wandering a peaceful meadow. We will show you how to create a table display using chicken wire  in a rustic container  and also a jam jars that you can take home.  The workshop will last 2 and a half hours and include homemade tea and delicious cake.​

£45 per person

Friday 3rd July - 10-4 pm
Merri Flowers, Oakley
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Wedding Flower Workshop

This workshop will give you the skills and understanding you need to create basic wedding flowers. You wll be able to pick your own flowers from the fields at Merri Flowers, and then will be show how to create and finish a hand-tied bouquet, buttonholes, hairpeices and simple tablecentres. We will also cover packaging, transporting and pricing of these items.

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The cost of this workshop is £100 per person and includes a delicious lunch with produce grown in the grounds.​

£100 per person

Thursday 9th July- 10-1pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold, MK41 0JD
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Large eco urn workshop

This workshops will allow you to create you own large urn overflowering with seasonal foliage and flowers. You willl make your own chicken wire structure to use in water (as an alternative to foam), foraging for foliage, cut your own flowers and then learning how to create a beautiful natural urn that is perfect for a church or entrance to a venue or marquee. Will will also discuss how to transport arrangements and pricing.The workshop will last 3 hours and refreshments will be available. 

£75 per person

Friday 10th July - 1-3pm
Merri Flowers, Oakley, MK43 7TB
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Bring your own vase workshop

Spend a  relaxing afternoon exploring  Merri Flowers rural flower farm learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a vase of your choice, this will include a hand-tied bouquet option or grid method. 

 

The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£40 per person

Friday 7th August - 1-3pm
Merri Flowers, Oakley, MK43 7TB
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Summer Bouquet Workshop

Spend a  relaxing morning exploring  Merri Flowers rural flower farm learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a hand-tied vase arrangement that you can take home.  The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£45 per person

Friday 14th August- 10-4pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold, MK41 0JD
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Large eco installation workshop

On this workshop you will learn how to create 2 different types of archway full of seasonal foliage and flowers and also a hanging hoop. You willl learn the mechanisms to create freestanding archways, and wasy to keep the flowers fresh without the use of floral foam. You will forage for foliage, cut your own flowers and then learning how to create a beautiful natural displays that wou dbe perfect for a church or entrance to a venue or marquee.

 

.The workshop will last 6 hours and will include a delicios lunch made from produce grown on the estate.

£180 per person

Friday 21st August- 1-3 pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold
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Summer bouquet workshop

Spend a  relaxing afternoon exploring the beautiful walled garden at a Howbury Farm Flowers learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a hand-tied bouquet arrangement that you can take home.  The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£45 per person

Thursday 17th September - 10-12pm
Merri Flowers, Oakley, MK43 7TB
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Late summer dahlia table centre workshop

Spend a  relaxing morning exploring  Merri Flowers rural flower farm learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  This time of year there dahlias are the real show stoppers, with rows of glorious dahlas of all shapes and sizes. You will be able to cut your favourites and guided through turning these into a beautfiful table centre that you can take home.  The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£45 per person

Friday 18th September- 10-4pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold, MK41 0JD
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Large eco installation workshop

On this workshop you will learn how to create 2 different types of archway full of seasonal foliage and flowers and also a hanging hoop. You willl learn the mechanisms to create freestanding archways, and wasy to keep the flowers fresh without the use of floral foam. You will forage for foliage, cut your own flowers and then learning how to create a beautiful natural displays that wou dbe perfect for a church or entrance to a venue or marquee.

 

.The workshop will last 6 hours and will include a delicios lunch made from produce grown on the estate.

£180 per person

Monday 21st September- 10-12pm
Howbury Farm Flowers, Renhold
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Bring your own vase workshop

Spend a  relaxing morning exploring  Howbury Farms wall garden and learning about the flowers that are being grown at this time of year.  You will  be given a bucket and set free to cut and collect the stems that attract you.  Then in the workshop you will be shown how to arrange these chosen flowers in a vase of your choice, this will include a hand-tied bouquet option or grid method. 

 

The workshop will last 2 hours and include tea and delicious cake.​

£40 per person

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