Our next Workshop is on Saturday 10^th May 10 am for 10.30am in St Nicholas Church Kenilworth ,entrance £3.50 to include coffee and biscuits. Everyone is welcome so please come along and bring your friends with you to enjoy a morning of fun with flowers.

I will demonstrate a Symmetrical arrangement, a favourite with many people because of its versatility, if you would like to join in the Workshop after the demo the recipe is below.

I will look forward to welcoming you and to a happy morning

Barbara Sheppard  01926 777367

A recipe for a Symmetrical Arrangement

A symmetrical design is the most useful of all the shapes as it can be made large for a pedestal or smaller for your home. The recipe is for a smaller design so if you want to make it bigger you will need to increase the quantity of flowers and foliage.

When making any traditional shape always use at least three different flowers, not just the variety of flower but also the shape, something pointed another round and something as a filler flower.

If you have any queries, please contact me. 

A round container this can be flat or raised on a pedestal

Foam to fill this will be on sale from the Flower Guild

9 Roses, Carnations, Gemini, or Dahlias

A bunch of spray Carnations, Alstroemeria, or small Gladioli

Something as a filler flower, have a look around you garden Euphorbia is out and the Hosta's are all appearing, both are fine to use just make sure you condition them well.

A selection of foliage some tall Pittosporum Mertel or Griselinia and some busy Hebe Fatshedera or Skimmia, these are just suggestions you don't need them all.