Workshops, Classes & Retreats

From our small corner of Yorkshire, with a garden full of flowers and foliage, and with a familiar grey-green backdrop of fields and dry stone walls that have been “built to last”, I have taught many people my way of “doing the flowers” and encouraged them to pursue their own dreams and their own way with flowers.

Occasionally I find other places to teach from – gardens I love; historic buildings that have just the right light. Wherever the class might be, we (that’s me, Jill Shaddock and a small black-and-white dog) provide a warm and nurturing environment in which to learn. Much tea will be drunk and lightness and laughter, as well as masses of flowers and good food, are the main ingredients for every class. If you end up with some stunning photographs of your work, they are yours to treasure as a memory of time well spent. In some of our classes you’ll also take home a vessel to use time and time again. And always, you’ll take away flowers and ideas.

What you learn is up to you...

You might be new to flowers and looking for a day of relaxation, you might be a traveller in need of a break, an aspiring florist or an experienced florist in need of inspiration. Once you get in touch we will create a bespoke day, or half day, just for you. From the smallest buttonhole to the most exquisite bridal bouquet or table centre to a breathtaking installation, you choose the theme for the day.

I spend time each year teaching and training with internationally recognised floral designers and photographers. My own philosophy for life is to never stop learning and also, through kindness and generosity, to pass on to others anything that might help them in life, business and wellbeing. Many of our previous guests are now connected to each other to continue the never-ending exploration of the flowery world. I have learned something new from every one of them.

Photo & film by Sarah Mason

We can also help with starting or enriching your floral business or maybe improving your photography skills – whatever you need, we can set you on the right path.

Last week, I left the small corner not only with a new understanding of how to do the flowers, and how to photograph them, but also with a new found confidence that I will - with a lot of hard work and practice - be able to build a business doing what I love.

In Sarah's typically understated way, Tea and Simply is less of a chat and more of an inspirational business mentoring session. I came away buzzing with ideas for how to take my business forward/ how to develop my business.

This 1-2-1 was pivotal in helping me to see where I wanted my business to go.

Current Workshops

From time to time we offer classes for groups, often at different places and often working with others to provide days that we know will be interesting. You can find details of our current group classes below.

Cambo Winter

17th February 2025

A one-day class from the garden at Cambo with Éva Németh

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