Level 3 Floristry Creative Craft Course in Wakefield. Evening classes run at Wakefield College, part-time over 35 weeks. This floristry creative craft qualification builds on existing floristry skills, taking your work to an advanced level. You'll explore creative concepts, critically evaluate floral displays, and produce professional-standard designs. To join, you'll need a Level 2 floristry qualification or relevant commercial experience. The course costs £941.
Who this course is for
This is an ideal course for people who are interested in extending their floristry skills to an advanced level, exploring creative ideas, critically evaluating displays and producing inspirational floral designs which could lead on to further study or employment.
Entry requirements
Completion of a level 2 course in floristry or previous commercial experience. We would expect you to have an interest in flowers and floral techniques and an interest in developing these to a professional level.
You'll explore and apply creative ideas to original floral compositions.
You'll critically evaluate your own displays and those of others.
You'll produce inspirational designs suitable for professional or commercial settings.
You'll build the skills needed for further study or employment in floristry.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, meeting in the evening at Wakefield College. You'll learn through practical design work, tutor-led sessions, and critical evaluation of your own and others' arrangements. Assessment is based on the work you produce and your ability to reflect on and develop your creative practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Florist. Design and sell arrangements in a retail flower shop.
Freelance floral designer. Create bespoke designs for weddings and events.
Wedding florist. Specialise in bridal and event floristry.
Floral display artist. Produce large-scale commercial or hospitality displays.
Floristry tutor. Teach floristry skills at a college or community level.
What you could study next
Level 4 or higher qualification in floristry or design. A natural next step if you want to move into teaching, management, or specialist design work.
Higher Education courses in floral design or garden design. Many universities and colleges accept a Level 3 floristry creative craft qualification as part of an application.
Self-employment or business start-up training. Useful if you plan to run your own floristry business.
