Myerscough College to host Tomas de Bruyne Springtime Workshop!

Thursday 31 January 2008

Belgian Master Florist Tomas de Bruyne will be making his first UK appearance in March when he brings his inspirational work to Myerscough College with his ‘Springtime with natural flower supports’ demonstration and workshop.

The events will take place at Myerscough, located near to Preston and junction 32 of the M6, on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March and will comprise of a workshop on the Saturday and a demonstration on the Sunday.

The workshop will run from 9am till 5pm and costs £195 per person. This includes lunch, all flowers and materials, a morning European design session and a full afternoon practical workshop with Tomas. There are only 12 places available for this workshop so book early to avoid disappointment.
The following day will see an in-depth demonstration using branches, twigs, leaves, vines, flowers, roots and other natural materials to support and hold flowers in compositions – enhancing the effectiveness of the design with simple, understated beauty. This demonstration will begin at 1pm and last for two hours, tickets cost £15.

Anne Molloy, Lecturer in Floristry at the College said: “These events are a superb chance to see a true master at work as well as enhancing your own design skills and creative flair.”

The pictures show Tomas as well as examples of his work.

Tickets are available from Anne Molloy and the Floral Design team at Myerscough College on 01995 642275 or e-mail amolloy@myerscough.ac.uk.The College, recent winners of the College of the Year award at the Spring Florist Event, also offers a wide range of courses in floristry with full-time, part-time, work-based and short course study options all available. This includes the part-time City and Guilds courses, the full-time National Diploma in Floristry, the Foundation Degree in Commercial Floral Design, the new BA Hons in Commercial Floral Design top up course and a number of short courses in everything from wedding designs to seasonal displays.