Free Level 2 Floral Design Course in Newhaven

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start19 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Floral Design Course in Newhaven. Classes run at Newhaven Marine Workshop Campus, part-time on Tuesday daytimes over 8 weeks.

The course covers three units. You'll explore how to use materials, tools and equipment to develop craft techniques. You'll also develop craft ideas and create, present and evaluate a final piece. Learners study wood whittling, eco-based crafts using recycled materials, and willow weaving. Your final project is your own choice of medium. You'll also visit a gallery, shop, or craft workshop to support your research.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Award in Creative Craft.

Who this course is for

This qualification is suitable for adult learners who wish to develop skills and knowledge in craft. This course is open to all learners aged 19+. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

The qualification will cover three units:

  • Use materials, tools and equipment to develop craft techniques
  • Develop craft ideas
  • Create, present and evaluate final craft item

Learners will study a variety of crafts. The final project will be the learner's individual choice of medium. Learners will be asked to carry out a visit to a gallery, shop or craft workshop in their own time to supplement their research.

Please note: If you are unemployed/in receipt of eligible benefits or in receipt of a low wage (less than £26,800 annual gross salary) you should be eligible to take this course for free. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

Please see website

What you will learn

  • You'll use materials, tools and equipment to practise and develop craft techniques.
  • You'll develop original craft ideas through research and experimentation.
  • You'll create, present and evaluate a finished craft item.
  • You'll work with wood whittling techniques.
  • You'll explore eco-based crafts using recycled materials.
  • You'll try willow weaving.
  • You'll visit a gallery, shop, or craft workshop to support your project research.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on, practical sessions in the classroom. Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence that you build throughout the course. There are no exams. Your portfolio will include your craft work, research, and a final project in a medium of your choice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newhaven Marine Workshop Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Craft maker, creates and sells handmade items independently or at markets.
  • Craft workshop assistant, supports tutors running community or commercial craft sessions.
  • Visual merchandiser, uses creative skills to style retail displays.
  • Community arts facilitator, leads craft activities in schools, libraries, or care settings.
  • Market stall trader, sells handmade craft products directly to customers.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design, a natural next step if you want to develop your creative practice further.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft, builds on this qualification with more advanced techniques and project work.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Photography, an option if your final project sparked an interest in visual arts.