We have 3 fabulous designers for our ever popular masterclasses.
Tracy Rowbottom 
Rebecca Hough 
Soren van Laer
Tracy – a RHS Chelsea Gold medal winning florist, designer and stylist who has worked in and around the flower industry for over 20 years. She has a distinctive sculptural style and spent a lovely summer working as a sculptors assistant to develop those skills. Tracy served a traditional apprenticeship while working in florist shops and achieved her National Diploma in Professional Floristry. After completing her apprenticeship she went on to run her beautiful florist shop for 20 years. Tracy now combines her career as a florist, designer and stylist with her role as Florist liaison and sundries buyer at Flowervision Bristol.
Tracy’s bridal work will include Autumnal flowers and foliages. This new technique will demonstrate how you can make something different for any wedding and adapt it to the situation.
Rebecca – a tutor at Durham college who has built a fabulous reputation for excellence and now at the top of her game. She has competed at RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year winning her gold and best in show in 2018. Her bridal work will amaze you and is an organised and well respected designer.
Rebecca’s work will delight and inspire. This lovely bridal piece will ensure you walk away with something new.
Soren Van Laer – completed his floristry training in Belgium and once his training was accomplished he started working for Geert Pattyn in Geluwe. It was a place where he learned many new techniques and he was able to put into practice what he observed during the apprenticeship which eventually turned into full time work with Geert. Three years later Sören decided to give his career a boost, he now works as a Freelance florist , travels Europe doing workshops and seminars, as well as demonstrations, exhibitions and product presentations. During his career, he competed successfully at Eurofleurs, World Skills Fleurcup and has created huge installations at Alden Biesen.
An image of the design you will make but on a smaller version, so you can get home!
Tickets cost from £40.00 per workshop for 2 hours including all flowers and sundries and demonstration by your chosen designer.
MASTER CLASSES* 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October
Cost for each class is from £40.00 for members and £80.00 for non members.
10.00am – 12.00pm Soren Van Laer Masterclass
10.00am – 12.00pm Tracy Rowbottom Masterclass
10.00am – 12.00pm Rebecca Hough Masterclass
2.00pm – 4.00pm Soren Van Laer Masterclass
2.00pm – 4.00pm Tracy Rowbottom Masterclass
2.00pm – 4.00pm Rebecca Hough Masterclass
Our thanks to Bridge Insurance and IS Sundries for their support.
