Discover the relaxing world of floral design in this hands-on workshop where you'll decorate a beautiful floral frame using fresh flowers. Guided by an experienced floral designer, you'll learn essential techniques for arranging and styling flowers and foliage to craft a unique piece that reflects your personal style. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this relaxing and creative session will leave you with a new skill, inspiration, and a beautiful arrangement to take home. A floral frame is perfect for your next party or function. Your friends will love this opportunity to take selfie portraits that will have everyone talking. Materials will cost between $10 - $50 depending on what you choose to buy - check the requirements list on your receipt.

Floral Workshop – Make a Selfie Frame

Course Description

Step into the relaxing world of floral design in this hands-on creative workshop where you’ll design and decorate your very own floral selfie frame using fresh flowers and foliage. 

Guided by an experienced floral designer, you’ll learn the fundamentals of floral styling while creating a striking and playful piece that reflects your personal style.

Perfect for beginners and flower lovers alike, this workshop blends creativity with practical skills in a calm, social environment. 

Your finished floral frame is ideal for parties, celebrations, or events, giving friends and guests a fun backdrop for memorable photos. 

You’ll leave feeling inspired, confident, and proud of a beautiful floral creation to take home and enjoy.

Course Structure

The workshop begins with an introduction to floral materials, tools, and basic design principles, including colour harmony and balance. 

You’ll learn how to prepare and condition fresh flowers and foliage before moving into the creative process of designing your frame. 

With step-by-step guidance, you’ll arrange flowers directly onto your frame, learning techniques to enhance visual impact and extend the life of your arrangement. 

The session allows plenty of time for individual creativity, experimentation, and support from the tutor.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:

• Prepare and care for fresh flowers and foliage
• Apply basic principles of floral composition and colour harmony
• Create a decorative floral frame suitable for display or events
• Use techniques to help floral arrangements last longer
• Gain confidence in floral styling through hands-on practice.

Course Requirements

The tutor will supply base materials and guidance. 

Students are asked to bring:

• A floral frame large enough to frame your head (an op-shop frame works well)
• Fresh flowers and foliage with strong stems to decorate the frame
• Florist scissors (if you have them – some can be borrowed)
• An apron to protect your clothing
• Notebook and pen (optional, for notes)

Suggested flowers: spray roses, carnations, daisies, wax flower, gypsophila, berries, bushy foliage, and trailing foliage such as ivy. The flower size should suit the size of your frame.

Students are encouraged to share and swap flowers during the session.

Your Tutor is Laura Parsons

Laura Parsons has been teaching at WEA since 2013. 

As a trained florist, Laura is passionate about working with flowers and enjoys passing on her love of flowers to others as it is a relaxing and satisfying skill.