Sustainable Floral Installation Workshop

Floral Installation Workshop: Seasonal, Sustainable, and Stunning Large-Scale Designs

Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Church of St. Peter, Abbots Morton, Worcester WR7 4NA

Join us for a creative one-day floral installation workshop, designed for florists and flower arrangers looking to master impactful, large-scale floral designs using seasonal and British flowers. Set in the pretty village church of St. Peter, this workshop will focus on creating beautiful floral displays with an emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly floral mechanics.

As summer fades into autumn, we’ll work with an abundance of locally grown blooms such as Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, seed heads, grasses, and textured foliage to reflect the rich, golden hues of the season.

What You’ll Learn & Experience:

🍂 Master sustainable floristry techniques for large-scale installations
🍂 Design and build floral displays like cascading window displays, meadow boxes & floral columns
🍂 Work with seasonal British flowers – celebrating the textures and tones of late summer & autumn
🍂 Understand pricing & planning for bespoke floral designs – your questions answered over lunch and throughout the day
🍂 Access professional photography to showcase your work on social media & your portfolio
🍂 Connect with like-minded florists in a collaborative & inspiring setting
🍂 Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch & refreshments throughout the day

Practical Details:

✔ All flowers, tools, and equipment provided – just bring your creativity!
✔ Free parking & facilities at the nearby village hall (2 mins walk)
✔ Small group setting (max 10 participants) for focused learning

About the Venue – A Historic & Inspiring Setting

St Peter’s Church in Abbots Morton, Worcestershire, is a special location for our Floral Installation Masterclass. With a history dating back to the Saxon period, this charming medieval church provides a pretty backdrop for large-scale floral designs.

Historical: The site has been a place of worship since Saxon times, with the first recorded church standing here before the Norman conquest. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the village of Abbots Morton was once owned by Evesham Abbey, whose abbots used it as a peaceful country retreat. The church itself has evolved over centuries, with its 12th-century north wall, a 14th-century chancel and Lady Chapel, and 15th-century exposed roof beams. The beautifully crafted south doorway and new oak gates reflect the care taken in preserving this special church.

Meet Your Hosts – Experts in Floristry & Sustainable Design

This workshop is led by Ashley of Ash Tree Floral Designs and Ruth of Oversley Flowers, two passionate floral professionals who specialise in sustainable floristry and locally grown British flowers.

💐 Ashley (Ash Tree Floral Designs) is a Birmingham-based florist and tutor with years of experience creating creative, bespoke wedding florals. Her style is wild, relaxed, yet beautifully contemporary, and she loves sharing her knowledge (and lessons learned!) with other florists.

Ruth (Oversley Flowers) is an artisan flower grower and florist from Warwickshire. She cultivates stunning seasonal blooms without chemicals or pesticides, working in harmony with nature. Ruth’s happiest place is her flower field, but she also enjoys designing eco-friendly floral arrangements for weddings and events.

A Shared Passion for Sustainable Floristry
Ashley and Ruth regularly collaborate on weddings and events, using seasonal, locally grown flowers and eco-friendly floral mechanics to create stunning, large-scale designs. This workshop is your chance to learn from their combined expertise, gain hands-on experience, and elevate your floral artistry in a supportive and inspiring setting.

Limited spaces available – book your place now!