Running a festive wreath workshop can be great fun and very rewarding, the key to success is to be organised and prepared. So how to go about it? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.

Su Whale is a florist and freelance writer with over twenty-five years' experience in the floristry industry. Su created a fantastic Christmas door wreath for the Floristry Trade Club; watch and learn as she explains how to make your very own. With insight into current trends, design technique and handy tips for construction. Watch how Su creates a beautiful Christmas door wreath reflecting the major trends for Christmas 2025, using moss, spruce, conifer and a selection of ru

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It won’t be long before your customers' thoughts turn to Christmas.

Taking a stall or stand at a Christmas Fair is a great way to get your festive floral products in front of a wide audience. But before you commit your time and money to a fair, make sure its right for you and your business. Start by asking the following questions: Is the market in a good location, easy to find and well known in the area? If the same event was held last year, what was the footfall and does this sound enough?

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Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Christmas table centre reflecting the major trends for Christmas 2024. Using hippeastrum, eryngium, 'Vuvazela Rose', clematis, asparagus fern and eucalyptus all set in a beautiful silver bowl on a tray with tapered candles . With over 35 years’ experience, Karen Barnes is one of the UK’s leading co

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.

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