The Jill Manson Flower School
A place where creativity blossoms and passion blooms
Foundation course
Beginner Level
This relaxed, hands-on foundation course is the perfect starting point for beginners or anyone curious about floristry as a hobby or side hustle.
Over two inspiring days, you’ll learn from a highly seasoned trainer, the essentials of flower care and longevity, prepping and conditioning stems, and arranging with confidence.
Affordable, practical, and deeply creative, this introductory course offers the joy of working with flowers while building the skills you need to grow in floristry, whether for personal enjoyment or as the first step toward a future career.
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Floristry Courses with Jill
Beginner/ Intermediate/Advanced levels
Whether you're a beginner looking to explore a career in the world of flowers or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to refine your skills, these intensive courses are designed to cater to all levels of experience.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant and supportive learning environment, where you'll gain hands-on experience and develop the confidence to express your unique floral style.
Upon completion of our courses, you'll receive a prestigious certificate, recognizing your achievement and paving the way for exciting opportunities in the floral industry.
Join our Flower School community and connect with fellow flower enthusiasts, attend workshops and events, and stay inspired with the latest trends in the world of floral design.
Unleash your artistic potential, surround yourself with the beauty of nature, and let your creativity bloom!
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Creative Play Sessions
Step into a space where flowers become your muse, and creativity
flows as freely as nature itself.
Our Creative Play Flower Arranging Workshops are designed to give you a gentle pause from the busyness and pressures of daily life. Surrounded by blooms, colour, and beauty, you’ll be guided to explore your own creative spirit in a safe, nurturing, and joy-filled environment.
These workshops are not about perfection or rules. They are about play. About letting your hands and heart reconnect with nature, while your mind softens into stillness. Through the simple act of arranging flowers, you’ll rediscover the childlike joy of creating, while releasing stress, tension, and the mental noise of everyday demands.
By the end of your time with us, you’ll not only take home a stunning arrangement you’ve created, but also a renewed sense of presence,
peace, and possibility.
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Online Business Courses
Start your own flower business
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own floristry or floral design business — whether a flower shop, home studio, or event styling service — this course is your gateway into the world of flowers.
Over 9 weeks of evening classes (conducted once a week via Zoom), you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to build, manage, and grow a profitable floral business.
Designed for aspiring florists and floral stylists, the course takes you behind the scenes of the industry to show you what it really takes to succeed.
You’ll learn:
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How the floristry and floral design business works from the inside out
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What you need to get started, from tools to suppliers to systems
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Day-to-day operations of running a shop or studio
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Practical strategies to manage costs, ensure flower longevity, and maintain profit
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How to navigate challenges in a highly competitive market with a perishable product
