Back to Nature

Written and filmed through the changing seasons in our garden and studio, this extensive course has been created for flower lovers, designers and florists - anyone looking to delve deeper into the philosophy of nature-led floristry. Learn seasonal, sustainable alternatives to “traditional” floristry techniques and styles, including the importance of using foam-free mechanics, celebrating ingredients at the peak of their season, using weeds, vegetable and foraged materials, and what it means to design with a naturalistic approach.

10 demonstrations

4.5+ hours video

100+ class notes

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4.5hrs+ video content

Back to Nature contains 10 videos filmed through the year in a wide range of locations. Ally and Jess discuss their creative approach to each arrangement, from conjuring a 'spirit of place' to using unusual, seasonal ingredients.

All videos have English subtitles.

THE PALE GARDEN

— Foam-free mechanics —
All white circular frame installation

WILD

— Vase and chicken wire —

Foraged vase from a Provencal olive grove

VERY DIXTER

— Concealed water sources —
Vibrantly coloured staggered pots

IN TIMES OF PLENTY

— Glass vessels —
A table-scape of scented garden roses

GARDEN-GATHERED

— Hand vase —
Textural bouquet in lemon and mauve

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT

— Kenzans, wire, bean poles —
Berries, apples and squash

PRAIRIE

— Concealed water, frame —
Textural aisle and arch

INTO THE LIGHT

— Foam-free mechanics —
Full staircase installation at a London wedding venue

NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY

— Antique urn, chicken wire —
Autumnal branches and dahlias

HIRAETH

— Branches, twine —
Wild and witchy wreath from a Welsh forest

100+ pages

We've created seven digital booklets for this course. Starting with an introduction and look back at our studio's journey back to nature, we take a deep dive into the key tenets of naturalistic floral design: thoughtful techniques, natural materials, having an experimental approach, staying true to the seasons and staying inquisitive.

All PDFs are downloadable.