“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ”
Workshops with Church Park Flowers
Introducing a series of workshops with Church Park Flowers in the new workshop space at Calluna, Bideford.
Currently planned to be monthly but open to suggestions, feedback and private bookings for groups of friends etc.
Calluna is the new home of Church Park Flowers. Alongside a selection of fresh flowers you will find houseplants, pots, vases and other botanically inspired gifts and homeware.
14 Mill Street, Bideford Devon EX39 2JT
CHRISTMAS WITH CHURCH PARK FLOWERS
Wreath Making Workshops
Create your own large natural and sustainable wreath. Using locally grown fresh foliage and decorating with your own choice of natural materials - these workshops have been so popular over the last 8+ years
Locations have been selected to support other local businesses who will offer their own hospitality all included in the price
Where will you choose to have some festive fun?
Oxham Village Hall
Thursday 28 November 6pm - 8.30pm £38
Book here
Johns of Instow
Tuesday 3 December 6pm - 8.30pm £55
Thursday 5 December 6pm - 8.30pm £55
Tuesday 10 December 6pm - 8.30pm £55
Book here
Highbullen Hotel (The Mole Resort)
Wednesday 4 December 6pm - 8.30pm £60
Wednesday 11 December 6pm - 8.30pm £60
Book here
To book your place on any of these workshops please contact us here
AUTUMN FLORAL WORKSHOPS
Dried Flower Wreaths and Wall Hangings
Venue: CALLUNA, 14 Mill Street, Bideford EX39 2JT
Dates: Saturday 21 September 3pm - 5.30pm
Saturday 9 November 3pm - 5.30pm
Come and create your own design of an everlasting wreath or wall hanging.
Using a variety of dried, foraged and “beautiful dead stuff” you can choose from to create a design of your choice to take home and welcome in Autumn.
All materials and refreshments provided and small numbers ensure a fun social environment to discover your creative side.
£45 per person
To book your place on any of these workshops please contact us here
Foam Free “Pumpkin” Flower Arranging
Venue: CALLUNA, 14 Mill Street, Bideford EX39 2JT
Date: Saturday 26 October 3pm - 5.30pm
Let’s make something spooktacular! And dress those autumn tables and windowsills in style
Banish the environmentally unfriendly “oasis” from your flower arrangements in a creative and informative workshop
Why we shouldn’t use floral foam
Eco alternatives
The chicken (wire) and the egg!
Create a foam free flower arrangement of your own.
No experience required. All tools and materials will be provided and everyone get to take home their own foam free flower arrangement
£45 per person
To book your place on any of these workshops please contact us here
Introduction to Floristry: A series of three Workshops
( Workshops are also “stand alone” and can be booked and taken individually if you prefer)
New Dates: Due to popularity of these workshops, new dates are TBC
Workshop One: Handtied bouquets
Venue: CALLUNA, 14 Mill Street, Bideford EX39 2JT
A good general introduction to creating with flowers. This fun, informal afternoon will include:
Choosing and buying flowers
Preparing and conditioning
Creating a handtied bouquet using the spiral technique
Gift wrapping bouquets
Prolonging vase life
No experience required. All tools and materials will be provided and everyone get to take home their own gift wrapped, handtied bouquet
£45 per person
10% discount if two workshops booked (£80)
15% discount for three workshops (£115)
To book your place on any of these workshops please contact us here
Workshop Two: Wiring techniques
Venue: CALLUNA, 14 Mill Street, Bideford EX39 2JT
Date; tbc
Increase your skills working on small scale creations. A useful workshop for those considering DIY wedding flowers!
Choosing flowers suitable for wiring
Practising 3 different wiring techniques
Creating buttonholes and pinned corsages
Creating a wired flower crown
No experience required. All tools and materials will be provided and everyone get to take home their own buttonholes and flower crowns
£45 per person
10% discount if two workshops booked (£80)
15% discount for three workshops (£115)
To book your place on any of these workshops please contact us here
Workshop Three: Foam free flower arranging
Venue: CALLUNA, 14 Mill Street, Bideford EX39 2JT
Date: tbc
Banish the environmentally unfriendly “oasis” from your flower arrangements in a creative and informative workshop
Why we shouldn’t use floral foam
Eco alternatives
The chicken (wire) and the egg!
Create a foam free flower arrangement of your own.
No experience required. All tools and materials will be provided and everyone get to take home their own foam free flower arrangement
£45 per person
10% discount if two workshops booked (£80)
15% discount for three workshops (£115
To book your place on any of these workshops please contact us here
Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop
Venue: Calluna, 14 Mill Street, Bideford
Come and learn how to create your own hand tied bouquet using the spiral technique. Discover which flowers to select and make your own design hand tied bouquet. You will then learn how to wrap and finish your bouquet to take home for yourself or a gift for someone else.No previous experience required and all workshops are small numbers in a very relaxed and social environment. All materials and refreshments provided.
£45 per person
Dates available for private groups of three or more.
