Floristry School

The Leinster School of Floristry was founded in 1990 by Ann Fleming of Fleming Florist. Ann trained in the College of Marketing and Design in Dublin and the Margary Lunn School of Floristry in London. She did design courses with the European School of Floristry in Pershore Horticulture College England and the Interflora School in Sleaford. She opened her first flower shop in Dublin in 1978. She opened her second shop in 1985, and the Naas Interflora shop was opened in 1989 which is now run by her daughter Anne.

The Leinster School of Floristry offers courses for beginners or people who are interested in floristry as a career as well as courses for the more experienced florist who would like to update their skills.

Beginners Course

This course is suitable for those who have no floristry experience and are possibly considering floristry as a career or for those who simply want to pursue floristry as a hobby.

3 day intensive course covering:

• Hand Tied Bouquets

• Funeral Tributes

• Flower Arranging

• Basic Principles of Design

• Introduction to the Career of a Florist

Cost: €550

Intermediate Course

This course is suitable for those with some floristry experience

3 day course covering:

• Hand Tied Bouquets using the correct spiral method

• Flower Arranging

• Church Flowers

• Introduction to Wedding Flowers

Cost: €550

Advanced Course

This course is suitable for experienced florists who wish to update their skills.

3 day course covering

• Contemporary and traditional Wedding bouquets Brides and Bridesmaids

• Corsages

• Modern and Traditional Church Arrangements

Cost: €550

The fee for all the above courses is inclusive of all flowers and sundries plus refreshments and lunch. Each course is limited to 3 - 4 persons to provide for individual tuition.

To book a course or if you have any queries you can contact Ann by telephone on 045 877164 or email annfleming1962@yahoo.ie