Flower Design of Britain, floristry and floral design

The Flower School was founded in 1949 by Rona Coleman to help train boys and girls in the art of floristry during the post war Britain, where the Britain came from in the name. The school was taken over some 17 years ago by Barbara Shakespeare and Geoff Hughes, who then incorporated Chihiro Hidaka of Tokyo. With their enthusiasm it is as successful and vibrant in the 21st century as was in the past. Now Flower Design of Britain’s main flower studio, centre of excellence and learning is with its Barbara Shakespeare in Weston-super- Mare, England.

We also have two further flower studios based in Thailand and Tokyo. We run a winter program of various floral designing courses from November till end of March in Bangkok and Pattaya with Geoffrey Hughes. Our studio in Tokyo runs with Chihiro Hidaka throughout the year by arrangement. We also run flower design workshops in Hammersmith London by appointment.

Our floristry training comes from a base of Qualification, and NOT SELF TAUGHT Teachers. We have an academic background with the industry and are educationally certificated.

Our Floristry Courses are carefully designed to meet the requirements of the fast changing flower world for today’s students. We offer a comprehensive schedule throughout the year plus carefully crafted specialized courses. Classes are available from 2-days floristry art and craft to 6 weeks long term class for all aspects of floristry. Master florist courses in 5 different levels. 

We only have qualified teachers and limit student numbers per class so as to ensure individual attention, and a successful Portfolio with Certificate. Please let us help you to choose suitable courses for your career.

We would like to give you all the necessary floristry skills to continue and pass on through your chosen careers. During our floristry courses,  student will develop and acquire a greater understanding in the basic principals of  floral design.  Confidence comes through education and our students over the years have proved this by their success in business teaching,  authors and commercial design work.

Updation and news

Additional class in Fall
Due to change of London course schedule, we newly add Comprehensive Floristry 6 weeks course, starting from September 6. Check our school dates.