WORKSHOP

Flower Arrangement Workshop: Hand Tied Bouquet

 

Looking for a sign to follow your floristry passion or indulge in an afternoon of beauty filled with seasonal blooms? This workshop held at Ampersand Sydney Flower Cafe is the perfect opportunity to learn how to arrange your flower bouquet with guidance from an expert who specialises in French-inspired floral designing.


This workshop is perfect for any flower lovers, from beginners to those looking to refine their skills. It's not just about creating a beautiful bunch; you'll learn everything you need to know from scratch. This includes:


This workshop is perfect for any flower lover, offering everything you need to know from scratch. You'll learn:


️Choosing and Purchasing Seasonal Flowers:


Get expert tips on selecting the freshest seasonal blooms, understanding their peak seasons, and where to buy the best flowers for you.


️Basic Floristry Techniques:


Master the fundamentals of composition, styling, and creating captivating colour themes to design a balanced and beautiful bouquet.


️Beautifully Wrapping Your Finished Bouquet:


Learn the art of professionally wrapping your handmade bouquet, adding that perfect finishing touch.


You'll be enchanted by Ghibli-inspired look at Ampersand Sydney, run by Château de MONAS. This workshop is a perfect way to relax and unwind, ideal for hen's parties, birthday celebrations, or just making new memories with loved ones. You'll leave with your own handmade bouquet to proudly display or gift!


Please note:

If you'd like to arrange this class as a celebration event, we can coordinate the workshop tailored to your needs and wants.

Contact us to hear more information about customising your own event.

Like a bud begs to bloom to share with the world, Mona dreams to spread her joy of floral design to the world around her. Our philosophy to share this creative craft and explore your own innate sense of design, colour, and creativity with the most beautiful stems. 

Study to join the world of floristry and explore the opportunities of the industry, or just to connect with a beautiful floral journey and explore and extend your own capabilities.

Well trained by the prestigious Carin Muller Institute in Paris in 2014, Mona brings an authority on floral design unique to Sydney, informed by her study both locally and abroad in France and Korea. 

  • WEDDING BOUQUET

    Duration: 2.5–3 hours

    Level: Intermediate (basic floral experience recommended, but not required)

    What You’ll Learn:

    • The art of designing timeless, romantic bridal bouquets
    • Flower selection for weddings: texture, tone, and symbolism
    • Garden-style vs. classic round bridal bouquet structures
    • Spiral hand-tied technique for larger-scale arrangements
    • Finishing touches: ribbon wrapping, stems, and bouquet balance
    • Tips on flower care for wedding-day freshness


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    Includes:

    • Premium seasonal flowers
    • All tools and materials provided
    • One-on-one guidance and composition critique
    • Your own finished bridal bouquet to take home or photograph


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  • HAND-TIED BOUQUET

    Duration: 2–2.5 hours
    Level: Beginner to Intermediate

    What you’ll learn:

    • Flower conditioning & preparation
    • Colour theory & floral selection
    • Spiral technique for hand-tied bouquets
    • Wrapping & ribbon finishing for gifting or display

    Includes:

    • Premium seasonal flowers
    • All tools and materials provided
    • One-on-one guidance
    • Your own finished bouquet to take home & photograph

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  • VASE ARRANGEMENT

    Duration: 2–2.5 hours

    Level: Beginner to Intermediate

    What you’ll learn:

    • Floral design principles (balance, proportion, texture)
    • How to select the right vase & flowers for each style
    • Mechanics for vase stability (chicken wire, pin frogs, tape grids)
    • Creating organic, garden-style or structured arrangements

    Includes

    • All flowers, tools & a curated vase
    • Personalised floral styling tips
    • Your own finished vase arrangement to take home

  • PORTFOLIO CLASS

    A an artistic class, this option can be run as a single day class or added onto an existing Chateau Mona course. Explore your creativity and craft unique bouquets and blooms with arrangements that explore conceptual ideas, shapes, and moods.

    Professional photography is included to capture your work in a professional portfolio.

    Finish your class with a body of work, and to launch a career in artistic floral work, commercial floral, set dressing, and visual merchandising work. 

    *Colours, themes, and blooms will change according to seasonal availability. 
    *Limited students only by application. 

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