It's no secret that at RMW we love fresh flowers. We swoon over weddings where flowers take centre stage and when we shoot our editorial features, we fight over who gets to take home the bouquet...

In fact, Lolly goes as far to say she's a frustrated florist, and I would probably have to admit that I'm not far behind her in my passion for blooms. So you can imagine our excitement when an invite to a floristry course from the lovely Rachel at the Tallulah Rose Flower School popped into our inboxes...

Did we want to attend her Floral Musings course in Brixton, where we would take part in a series of practical floral demonstrations and lectures, giving us a real insight into the beautiful world of floral design? Ummm, YES PLEASE.

The course runs on 14th & 15th October in Brixton, London. I'll be posting images from the course and the results of my new found talents in November. Hopefully, I'll create a gorgeous bouquet and floral crown for you all to lust over.

If you are a flower fanatic - perhaps you've discovered a true passion for floristry during your wedding planning journey, or you're a new florist looking to develop your skills and your business - why not come along too? We can talk about weddings until the cows come home, internationally respected florist Philippa Craddock will be speaking, as well as offering advice, and Ashlee at Taylor Barnes Photography will be documenting the whole process. It's going to be fun!

For full details read on, and for information on other courses offered by Rachel at Tallulah Rose see here.

Rachel at Tallulah Rose:This Autumn we're going back to our roots, to the soulful heart of Brixton and invite you to come on a journey of Floral Musings with us. For two days this October, we are making the old furniture factory in Brixton our home and are opening the doors to all those who share our passion for design, flora, texture and colour.

Against a backdrop of raw wooden beams, vaulted ceilings and smooth concrete floors, we're going to slow things down a little, enjoy local artisan produce together like fresh ground coffee and warm baked croissants and revel in the art of conversation as we muse openly about our floral aesthetic. With natural light pouring in through the large glazed windows, we may be lucky enough to catch the morning Autumn sun and enjoy the courtyard - where we will later introduce you to the principles of floral photography and capture our day's work on film.

Over the course of two days we will be running a series of practical floral demonstrations and lectures, giving you a real insight into our world of floral design. Whether you are an existing florist looking for fresh inspiration to move your business forward or a complete beginner, we will guide you through a range of techniques (and insider secrets) using the freshest flora the season has to offer.

Course Content:

Day One - Musings on balance, scale & form

Once we've taken time out to get to know you over a steaming cup of coffee we'll introduce ourselves and our floral passions to you. We'll kick start the day with a nod to the history of our building and create beautiful meadow boxes together - using the traditional wooded crates that the building is famous for.

In the afternoon there will be a thematic lecture and a floral demonstration as we show you how to create one of the flower school's signature pieces - the floral door garland. This will allow us to take you though the key areas of floral selection, colour, balance and form whilst working on a grand scale. Then it's over to you to create your own garland using all of the knowledge you have learnt from the day. The very talented Ashlee from Taylor Barnes Photography will then take you through the principles of floral photography, sharing hints and tips on proportion, positioning and light before you find your perfect place in the building to photograph your work.

Day Two - Musings on proportions, details and finishes

Hopefully you will have spent the night dreaming of flora and this morning you will be totally inspired and raring to go, so after breakfasting together, it's straight on with the aprons as we delve into the romance of floral bouquets. Through a series of practical demonstrations, we will show you various styles of hand tied bouquets and present our own signature style.

Then it's over to you as you are given the freedom to find your own conversation with flowers and create your own wonderfully romantic design. We will then wander through our gorgeous archive of silk ribbons and teach you how to finish your designs and prep them for more individual photography throughout the building.

After lunching together, the super talented Philippa Craddock will be join us to give us an insight into her successful floral design business.

Described as 'the must-know florist' by Condé Nast Brides, selected for Tatler's 2014 Party Guide and recently partnering with Selfridges, Philippa's innovative philosophy and distinctive vision have led to her designs being commissioned by some of the world's most discerning brands and individuals - Jo Malone, Christian Dior, Vogue, Jenny Packham, Tiffany & Co. and Lancôme to Claridges, The Saatchi Gallery, Westminster Cathedral and the Quintessentially Group.

There will be another thematic lecture followed by an introduction to wired work and the delightful art of floral crowns. Philippa will be on hand to feedback on your work and give you guidance. Late in the afternoon, we will end the course as we began, slow things down, put a pot of coffee on and share our learnings, hopes and dreams in an open forum with the full flower school team.

Date: Tuesday 14th - Wednesday 15th October
Time: 10.00 - 17.00 each day
Location: Brixton East, 100 Barrington Road, London, SW9 7JF

Cost: £1600 per person* (full payment required with booking)

To reserve your place, simply email us at [email protected] and we'll arrange the rest.

*Included in the course fee are all fresh floral materials, floristry equipment, vessels used in your floral designs, breakfast, lunch and light refreshments for the full two days.

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