The Taster Class

Welcome to our popular Floristry Taster Class.

Over the course of the day, you’ll be introduced to the basics of floristry, discovering the names and properties of your flowers and learning how to condition and process them too. We’ll introduce you to the Elements of floral design, and then you’ll be led through three hands-on projects, all of which you’ll get to take home with you.

Throughout your time with us, we’ll be covering a simple, seasonal hand-tied bouquet, a centrepiece arrangement, and a buttonhole also.

As with all of our courses, we’ll be working with the season’s best materials, including British grown flowers and foliages, sourced directly from our local growing partners when the season allows. No floral foam will be utilised within this course, and single use plastics (for example, anchor or pot tape) will be kept to an absolute minimum.

The Floristry Taster Class is a gentle introduction to floristry, to try a new skill, and immerse yourself creatively. Many students of ours take the Floristry Taster Class as a first step on their journey to discover if flowers could potentially be a pathway for them to follow.

Please note, no prior experience is required to join us on the Floristry Taster Class. Basic tools will be provided.

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2026 DATES
24th October 2026
21st November 2026

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NEW FOR 2027
From 2027, we’re refreshing our Taster Class programme, with three carefully selected projects designed to give you a proper introduction to the different ways florists work. You’ll create a classic gifting bouquet, an all-round bowl arrangement and a contemporary buttonhole, alongside learning the fundamentals of flower care, preparation and floral design.
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2027 DATES
9th January 2027 - Seasonal Special*
20th February 2027
17th April 2027
22nd May 2027
19th June 2027
24th July 2027
14th August 2027 - Seasonal Special*
25th September 2027
30th October 2027
27th November 2027
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Investment : £145.00 including all materials
2027 Investment: £149.00 including all materials

Location:
Joseph Massie : The UK School of Floristry
The Maker's Quarter
16 Worrall Street
Salford
M5 4TH
Hours: 10am - 4:30pm
*Seasonal Special Hours: 11am-3pm

Investment: £145.00 inclusive of £50.00 non-refundable booking fee.
2027 Investment: £149.00 inclusive of £50.00 non-refundable booking fee.

For full booking terms and conditions please read our FAQ or review our Terms and Conditions Policy.

*Our Seasonal Special is an intentionally lighter version of the standard Floristry Taster Class, with shorter teaching hours and seasonal projects selected specifically for the date.