Learn how to tie a bouquet as a gift or for an upcoming wedding, to make buttonholes or flower crowns

Bring a favourite - but troublesome - vase and learn how to arrange beautiful seasonal flowers to best effect

Explore the art of arranging in the round, using a bowl and pin holder

Learn how to arrange flowers in church

Workshops can be designed around the needs of your party, flowers, materials and refreshments are included. All mechanics are sustainable

Prices from £60 per head for 2 hours, when you book for 3 people

During December, you can come and learn how to make your own beautiful Christmas wreath or table centre

Workshops are a lovely way of spending time with friends or family, away from the business of Christmas preparations, doing something fun and creative

Festive refreshments included, price from £50 per head

Demonstrations can be a great way of injecting inspiration and new ideas when it comes to decorating your house or dining table at Christmas, Easter or for parties

These can be designed around the interests of your party and held in a small group setting at Close Cottage or your own venue if you have a larger group (e.g. a Gardening or Flower Arranging group)

Learn how to plan and grow your own wedding or event flowers

Learn how to grow your own cut flowers

Revitalise your garden planting