Twenty three years a florist, skills honed through hard work and practical on the job experience. Why learn from someone who isn’t an experienced florist or as importantly doesn’t run a successful business in flowers? This was the main reason I began teaching workshops - seeing others with little or relevant experience, I knew I could offer so much more.
Spending time with fellow florists as I do, I listen and understand their concerns because we are essentially one and the same. Over the years I’ve welcomed florists some who’ve travelled from quite literally all over the world into my studio; many return to build up their repertoire and skillset.
My intention is thus: to enable florists to be the best versions of themselves through sharing my knowledge and skills. In so doing I’ve the honour of watching a great many florists grow in confidence as they too go on to build successful businesses of their own.
I teach around my own wedding and events schedule, this has the invaluable bonus of always being current and relatable.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Group Workshops & Mentoring
Teaching group workshops brings together like-minded and enthusiastic florists, these days are always fun, cathartic and informative, I focus on content and valuable skills you can put straight into your practice. I teach as much from the heart as I do from my experience and I say it exactly how it is! Classes may include how to create designs without the use of floral foam, from the basic fundemental designs through to constructing large installations. I teach what I call fundamental core floristry skills such as how to ‘wire’ a flower and create teardrop or shower bouquets. How to use alternative foundations to floral foam and demonstrate building large impactful structures. I mostly teach florists but can also run workshops for flower enthusiasts too.
As a mentor I offer advice and support drawn from over twenty years of practical experience. I can shadow you as you deliver and set up your first wedding, help you plan and set up styled shoots for your website portfolio or perhaps help you with your first flower order. I talk you through profit margin projections, break down costings, offer advice on quotations, help with supply chains or help you utilise your own unique skills by offering current business support exactly when and where you need it.
“Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop today, I really enjoyed it and found it very useful and beneficial. I have done several workshops over the years and this one was by far the most informative, so thank you. I really appreciated how much you crammed into the day, and the speed you worked. All of us firing questions and requests at you, did not phase you. It was very good to meet you and I hope our paths cross again some time.” (A.R.C March 2023)
“Thank you for such a brilliant couple of courses, your passionate enthusiasm which rubbed off in spades and your willingness to share the ‘nitty gritty’, and for sparking my love of flowers further and possibly opening new doors!” L.V (March 2023)
“Thank you to you and Fiona for the workshop… The day was glorious and I left feeling like a fully absorbed sponge full of info! It was also invaluable to meet you and other florists and just have a chance to chat and exchange stories/tips/laugh - chances like these feel few and far between so thank you for holding this space for us… I have no doubt I will be in touch again and hope to attend another workshop. As well as loving your work and how you teach, you're extremely personable and down to earth, something I value highly..!” J.H (March 2023)
“My 1:1 with Linz was the best decision Imade on my journey into professional floristry. I had the passion and the basic skills, but lacked confidence in my own ability as was still very reliant on floral foam for my designs. Linz put me at ease immediately and gave creative direction and prompts without judgement or prescription. We also covered sustainable mechanics using moss and and chicken wire, giving me the confidence to go foam free! Since my 1:1 Linz has been at the end of the phone to offer support whenever I’ve had a big job lined up and need some advice. Linz has such a wealth of experience and the 1:1 really was a great investment in me and my business”. A.S July 2022
“When I took the decision to follow my love of flowers, I decided I wanted to learn from the best. Linz teaches me what I want to learn, packs content in and is one of the lovliest, most confidence inspiring people I know - passionate about her subject. When I need to know something flower related, I turn to Linz. It’s an investment in me and my work”. E.P September 2022
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Spring Wreath Workshop
Friday 27th March 2026 10am - 12.30 £120
A popular wreath in time for Easter, I often teach florists how to make these beautiful spring versions in workjshops as they are perfect for hanging on doors as well as used as a table centrepieces. This is the foundation to a spring inspired farewell wreath too so it has many uses as well as being completely compostable save for the wire frame which can be repurposed.
A little different in construction to the classic (and ever popular) Christmas door wreath, this version is created by incorporating spring flowering bulbs and plants into the base allowing the wreath to bloom over a few weeks.
The class begins with a demonstration and then you will make your own using spring flowering bulbs and plants and foliage. I will be on hand to help is assistance and guidance is needed.
Book via Honesty Cookery School website
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Vase Arrangement Workshop
Friday 3rd July 2026 10 -1.30pm includes lunch £135
Have you ever untied a bouquet of flowers or picked a few blooms from your garden and been frustrated at how they always seem to fall to the side and not stay in place?
This workshop aims to show you how I create arrangements in both a vases and bowls using a kenzan (flower frog) as well as other simple techniques to hold flowers in place.
Using locally grown flowers and foliage I’ll show you how to create seasonal arrangements in various vessels using a selection of tools to hold the flowers in place before you make your own arrangement to take home including both vessel and kenzan (flower frog).
I’ll demonstarte how I scale up these techniques into much larger floral pedestal arrangements before we enjoy a light lunch together.
The workshop is open to anyone interested whether you’re arranging for pleasure or are a florist wanting to practise their skills for table centres as well as watch me an experienced event florist, create a much larger design.
There will be time to talk over lunch and the session will finish by 1.30pm
Book direct through Honesty Cookery School website
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1 to 1 and DIY Wedding Flower Workshops
A 1:1 workshop includes everything you’ll need from snips to flowers & refreshments. Please email me to tailor your day your way.
£720 with follow on mentoring.
*I can even come to you! Occasionally I even pack up my van with all my kit and kaboodle and drive to you. Minimum 2 days PoA *plus accommodation.
Zoom Consultations: I teach 3 hour theory /business workshops where advice and tuition is not practical so not workshop based.
Zoom sessions start from £360 for minimum of three hours with some follow up mentoring, if required.
DIY WEDDING FLOWERS WORKSHOP:
For flower enthusiasts hoping to take on arranging their or someone elses wedding flowers (perhaps a son or daughter’s wedding).
This is a full day in the studio and can include up to 3 additional guests. I’ll help you choose seasonal flowers for the time of the wedding, practice techniques (buttonholes and bouquets, table centres and larger arrangements) as well as help you select and plan the arrangements you want - most essentially advising you on what is realistically possible.
The day includes: Pre workshop planning time (usually by email or over the phone), lunch & refreshments - all flowers/foliage & equipment on the day - follow on support & guidance - option of hiring props from me.
£1,200
Workshops
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