2026 SCHOOL PROGRAMME

SPRING TO AUTUMN COURSES

 
 
 
 

AESME SCHOOL OF FLOWERS specialises in naturalistic design techniques with a philosophy focused on materials and seasonality, celebrating the processes and the rituals of growing and arranging plants.

Every flower arrangement is an expression of its maker, a personal exploration and to this end, a celebration of individuality. But flower arranging is also the expression of shared values and the conduit to a wider conversation. How do we design in harmony with nature? How can we recognise the skills of farmers, gardeners and custodians of the land through our work? How can we connect to the seasons?

Our School offers a fresh perspective for those seeking answers. If you are taking the first steps on your journey with flowers, or you’ve reached a crossroads, we can provide a path to thinking about flowers differently.

By coming to our School you will equip yourself with the tools to approach your design work and creative practice with integrity, depth and direction. Our courses are for enthusiastic beginners, those trained in an alternative style or exploring a transition from another background entirely.

Every student has the opportunity to experience the beauty and variety of garden flowers through their organic forms, textures and colours, to learn about the plants our flowers come from and to reject hierarchy, making arrangements with everything from buttercups to peonies. Whenever you choose to join us, you will be surrounded by extraordinary natural materials - blossoming and decadent, wild and weedy, edible, medicinal and scented.

 

Each person who attends a workshop will have their own relationship with flowers, different levels of skill and experience and a personal goal in mind. We sensitively adapt our teaching styles for each guest, starting with the basics of practical techniques (hand-tieds, kenzans, chicken wire) and encouraging individual experimentation with colour, proportion, shape and symmetry.

Our School is first and foremost about connecting plants and people. We only ever use seasonal, locally grown materials (whether in the UK or further afield). You will have the opportunity to experience the beauty and variety of garden flowers through their organic forms, textures and colours, to learn about the plants our flowers come from and to reject hierarchy, making arrangements with everything from weeds and wildflowers to fruits and vegetables.