Spend an inspiring day with flower farmer and florist, Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers. Georgie will spend the first part of the morning helping you think creatively about what to grow in your own cut flower patch in order to produce a balance of focal flowers, filler and foliage for your own flower arrangements.

After a coffee break, Georgie will take you to the beautifully curated cutting gardens at West Dean Garden and show you how to cut and condition flowers to make the best of them from your own garden.

After a delicious lunch, Georgie will create a fantastic, foam-free arrangement in one of her own vintage vessels, demonstrating techniques for creating real wow factor floristry while using only sustainable floristry mechanics.

Georgie Newbery is a flower grower, florist, author and teacher based at Common Farm Flowers in Somerset. She is a RHS Floristry Judge, as well as a member of the RHS dahlia trials judging team.

Please note, this course will take place in The Old Dairy Seminar Room at West Dean College, which is a 10-minute walk from the Main House through the walled garden or can be accessed by car. You should arrive by 9.30am for registration at the Main House, to ensure you can walk/be directed over to The Old Dairy Seminar Room for a 10am start.

Morning coffee and afternoon tea will be held in the nearby Carrington Studio. You will return to the Main House for lunch. The course starts at 10am and ends at 3pm. Lunch is included.

What students need to bring

• A camera and notebook and pen would be useful.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop/ studio and for going outside. This includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Student registration: 9.30am
Lecture starts: 10am
Lunch break: 12.30pm - 1.30pm*
Lecture finishes: 3pm

*A buffet lunch in the Oak Hall is included .

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