All materials included. Designs are yours to take home
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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20th | Sourcing at Maison & Objet Paris |
Includes one day/one night in Paris, meals, accommodation, entrance to the show and hotel/show transfers. Travel to Paris excluded but can be arranged upon request. Purchases from Zita Elze Flowers suppliers can be sent to our London shop for a 10% handling fee. Share an unmissable trip to Paris with Zita Elze to visit the most stylish international trade show for the home, MAISON&OBJET. During this invaluable experience, Zita willl share her exlpertise on how to source the most superb containers, accessores and household designer pieces. The event is recognised as the most exciting international trade show for the home, and showcases the very latest lifestyle arts and trends from all over the world. Amateur florists or those starting a business will all benefit enormously from Zita's facinating insight into picking the most exquisite items to enhance the home, and how to get the most from them. The trip includes lunch at the Fair (Mariage Frères) and dinner at one of Paris's finest restaurants. |
9.30 to 6pm | £1,700 | £850 |
21st | Sourcing at Maison & Objet Paris |
Includes one day/one night in Paris, meals, accommodation, entrance to the show and hotel/show transfers. Travel to Paris excluded but can be arranged upon request. Purchases from Zita Elze Flowers suppliers can be sent to our London shop for a 10% handling fee. Share an unmissable trip to Paris with Zita Elze to visit the most stylish international trade show for the home, MAISON&OBJET. During this invaluable experience, Zita willl share her exlpertise on how to source the most superb containers, accessores and household designer pieces. The event is recognised as the most exciting international trade show for the home, and showcases the very latest lifestyle arts and trends from all over the world. Amateur florists or those starting a business will all benefit enormously from Zita's facinating insight into picking the most exquisite items to enhance the home, and how to get the most from them. The trip includes lunch at the Fair (Mariage Frères) and dinner at one of Paris's finest restaurants. |
9.30 to 6pm | £1,700 | £850 |
22nd | Sourcing at Maison & Objet Paris |
Includes one day/one night in Paris, meals, accommodation, entrance to the show and hotel/show transfers. Travel to Paris excluded but can be arranged upon request. Purchases from Zita Elze Flowers suppliers can be sent to our London shop for a 10% handling fee. Share an unmissable trip to Paris with Zita Elze to visit the most stylish international trade show for the home, MAISON&OBJET. During this invaluable experience, Zita willl share her exlpertise on how to source the most superb containers, accessores and household designer pieces. The event is recognised as the most exciting international trade show for the home, and showcases the very latest lifestyle arts and trends from all over the world. Amateur florists or those starting a business will all benefit enormously from Zita's facinating insight into picking the most exquisite items to enhance the home, and how to get the most from them. The trip includes lunch at the Fair (Mariage Frères) and dinner at one of Paris's finest restaurants.
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9.30 to 6pm | £1,700 | £850 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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1st to 28th | Winter 4 Week Course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course.Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking Concept and Design course which reveals how to develop inspiration from emotions. Finally all these skills are applied in a full week of wedding design, including every detail from planning to execution. Photos of work are provided. Ideal for students wishing to open their own shop or start a career in floral design. Mondays to Fridays, except bank holidays. |
10am to 2pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
6th | Winter Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style,focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
7th | Sympathy Work |
Experience a refreshing view of funeral work, including designs for wreaths, letters and sprays, captured in the sublime Zita Elze style. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
8th | Container Arrangement |
Guided by Zita’s progressive approach, gain ideas and inspiration creating a dazzling seasonal arrangement either for home or place of business. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
9th to 10th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials.
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10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
11th | Garden Design: Space and Composition* |
Creative ideas are inspired by a wealth of different sources, from natural landscapes to works of art the choice is vast. During this workshop you will experiment with choosing and translating concepts into your garden plan, and see how enriching they can be in adding meaning and direction, and helping you develop an original style. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
13th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
15th to17h | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 6pm | £1,250 | £625 |
18th | *Outdoor Container |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
20th to 24th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided.
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10am to 4pm | £1,600 | £800 |
27th | Urn Arrangement |
For church flowers or a reception, Zita shares with attendees her enchanting method of arranging flowers in a classic urn. |
10am to 2pm | £180 | £90 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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5th to 30th | Spring 4 week course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course. Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking
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10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
8th | Spring Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, focusing on use of colour and texture.
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10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
9th | Sympathy Work |
Experience a refreshing view of funeral work, including designs for wreaths, letters and sprays, captured in the sublime Zita Elze style.
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10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
10th | Garden Design: Space and Concept* |
Creative ideas are inspired by a wealth of different sources, from natural landscapes to works of art the choice is vast. During this workshop you will experiment with choosing and translating concepts into your garden plan, and see how enriching they can be in adding meaning and direction, and helping you develop an original style. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
12th to 13th | Floral Emrboidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
14th | Vase Arrangement |
A wonderful opportunity to learn how to arrange seasonal flowers in a vase following Zita’s naturalistic style. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
15th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
19th to 21st | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1250 | £625 |
24th | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
26th to 30th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1600 | £800 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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30th April to 25th May | Spring 4 week course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course. Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking |
10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
3rd | Spring Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
4th | Sympathy Work |
Experience a refreshing view of funeral work, including designs for wreaths, letters and sprays, captured in the sublime Zita Elze style. |
10am to 2pm | £960 | £480 |
8th to 9th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
10th | Container Arrangement |
Guided by Zita’s progressive approach, gain ideas and inspiration creating a dazzling seasonal arrangement either for home or place of business. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
12th | Planting Design: Principles* |
Enjoy exploring how to create imaginative planting for a range of different situations. Plants are the crowning glory of a garden, so let’s focus on how to choose them, combine specimens to form exciting groups, and experiment with structurals and ornamentals, forms and shapes, textures, triangulations, repetitions, seasonal changes, and easy maintenance techniques. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
14th to 16th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1,250 | £625 |
17th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | 80 |
21st to 25th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1,600 | £800 |
26th | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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6th to 30th | Summer Four Week Course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course. Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking |
10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
9th | Summer Hand Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
11th to 12th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
13th | Sympathy Work |
Experience a refreshing view of funeral work, including designs for wreaths, letters and sprays, captured in the sublime Zita Elze style. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
14th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
16th | Planting Design: The Glory of Colour* |
Creative ideas are inspired by a wealth of different sources, from natural landscapes to works of art the choice is vast. During this workshop you will experiment with choosing and translating concepts into your garden plan, and see how enriching they can be in adding meaning and direction, and helping you develop an original style. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
18th to 20th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1250 | £625 |
21st | Contract Work |
Following Zita’s unique approach to floral design, learn how to create spectacular arrangements for contract work using long-lasting flowers. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
22nd | Container Arrangement |
Guided by Zita’s progressive approach, gain ideas and inspiration creating a dazzling seasonal arrangement in a container either for home or place of business. |
10am to 2pm | £180 | £80 |
23rd | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
25th to 29th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1,600 | £800 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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2nd to 27th | Summer 4 Week Course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course.Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking Concept and Design course which reveals how to develop inspiration from emotions. Finally all these skills are applied in a full week of wedding design, including every detail from planning to execution. Photos of work are provided. Ideal for students wishing to open their own shop or start a career in floral design. Mondays to Fridays, except bank holidays. |
10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
5th | Summer Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style,focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
6th | Vase Work |
A wonderful opportunity to learn how to arrange seasonal flowers in a vase following Zita’s naturalistic style. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
7th | Garden Design: Finishing Touches* |
No matter how minimal your garden space is, this entertaining and useful workshop will be an eye opener, and show how a place can be magically transformed by a well directed choice of finishing details. Knowing how to select and position pots, sculpture, furniture, pergolas and arches, follies and gazebos can make a huge difference in achieving a stylish fulfilling garden. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
9th to 10th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
10th | Container Arrangement |
Guided by Zita’s progressive approach, gain ideas and inspiration creating a dazzling seasonal arrangement in a container either for home or place of business. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
16th to 18th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1,250 | £625 |
21st | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
23rd to 27th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1,600 | £800 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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1st to 25th | Summer 4 Week Course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course.Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking Concept and Design course which reveals how to develop inspiration from emotions. Finally all these skills are applied in a full week of wedding design, including every detail from planning to execution. Photos of work are provided. Ideal for students wishing to open their own shop or start a career in floral design. Mondays to Fridays, except bank holidays. |
10am to 2pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
4th | Garden Design: Space and Composition* |
A successful garden relies on a well considered plan. Come and work on your own plan: learn to develop a sensitive understanding of the atmosphere and character of your place; clarify your aesthetic and functional objectives; practise composing pictures in space, and create harmonious proportions that will give you great delight. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
7th to 8th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
9th | Summer Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
10th | Container Arrangement |
Guided by Zita’s progressive approach, gain ideas and inspiration creating a dazzling seasonal arrangement in a container either for home or place of business. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
13th to 15th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1,250 | £625 |
17th | Vase Arrangement |
A wonderful opportunity to learn how to arrange seasonal flowers in a vase following Zita’s naturalistic style. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
18th | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
20th to 24th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1,600 | £800 |
25th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 4pm | £160 | £80 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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3rd to 28th | End Summer 4 week course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course. Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking Concept and Design course which reveals how to develop inspiration from emotions. Finally all these skills are applied in a full week of wedding design, including every detail from planning to execution. Photos of work are provided. Ideal for students wishing to open their own shop or start a career in floral design. Mondays to Fridays, except bank holidays |
10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
6th | Summer Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
7th | Sourcing at Maison & Objet Paris |
Join Zita in Paris at the famed Maison & Objet international trade show. Zita will show you how to source exquisite objects and how to buy either for your home or your new business you may be planning to open; a unique introduction to interior design. Includes lunch at the show, dinner at a fine Parisian restaurant, boutique hotel accommodation and show entrance fee. Purchases can be made at ZE suppliers. |
9.30am to 6pm | £1,700 | £850 |
8th | Sourcing at Maison & Objet Paris |
Join Zita in Paris at the famed Maison & Objet international trade show. Zita will show you how to source exquisite objects and how to buy either for your home or your new business you may be planning to open; a unique introduction to interior design. Includes lunch at the show, dinner at a fine Parisian restaurant, boutique hotel accommodation and show entrance fee. Purchases can be made at ZE suppliers. |
9.30am to 6pm | £1,700 | £850 |
9th | Sourcing at Maison & Objet Paris |
Join Zita in Paris at the famed Maison & Objet international trade show. Zita will show you how to source exquisite objects and how to buy either for your home or your new business you may be planning to open; a unique introduction to interior design. Includes lunch at the show, dinner at a fine Parisian restaurant, boutique hotel accommodation and show entrance fee. Purchases can be made at ZE suppliers. |
9.30am to 6pm | £1,700 | £850 |
8th | Grand Design: Space and Concept* |
Creative ideas are inspired by a wealth of different sources; from natural landscapes to works of art the choice is vast. During this workshop you will experiment with choosing and translating concepts into your garden plan, and see how enriching they can be in adding meaning and direction, and helping you develop an original style. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
10th to 11th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
12th | Container Arrangement |
Guided by Zita’s progressive approach, gain ideas and inspiration creating a dazzling seasonal arrangement in a container either for home or place of business. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
17th to 19th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1,250 | £625 |
20th | Vase Arrangement |
A wonderful opportunity to learn how to arrange seasonal flowers in a vase following Zita’s naturalistic style. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
24th to 28th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1600 | £800 |
29th | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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1st to 26th | Autumn 4 week course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course. Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking Concept and Design course which reveals how to develop inspiration from emotions. Finally all these skills are applied in a full week of wedding design, including every detail from planning to execution. Photos of work are provided. Ideal for students wishing to open their own shop or start a career in floral design. Mondays to Fridays, except bank holidays
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10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
4th | Hydrangea based hand tied |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet with a hydrangea base, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, and focusing on use of colour and texture
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10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
6th | Planting Design: Principles* |
Enjoy exploring how to create imaginative planting for a range of different situations. Plants are the crowning glory of a garden, so let’s focus on how to choose them, combine specimens to form exciting groups, and experiment with structurals and ornamentals, forms and shapes, textures, triangulations, repetitions, seasonal changes, and easy maintenance techniques. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
8th to 9th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £480 |
10th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
15th to 17th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1,250 | £625 |
20th | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
22nd to 26th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1,600 | £800 |
29th | Halloween Table Decoration |
Fun and creative Halloween decorative ideas for mothers and children aged 12 and over, to enjoy together. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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5th to 30th | Winter Four Week Course |
An innovative and inspiring course covering all aspects of floristry, guided by Zita’s distinctive style. Week by week, students develop their sense of creativity, personal style and technical ability. An introduction to the world of Zita Elze and a glance at the history of design launches the course. Following this, students are trained in basic floristry skills and subsequently discover how to accomplish Zita’s signature floral embroidery. Once these techniques have been achieved, students then gain valuable experience in Zita’s ground-breaking |
10am to 4pm | £4,200 | £2,100 |
8th | Autumn Hand-Tied Bouquet |
Zita calls it “Painting with Flowers” - students produce a hand-tied bouquet, using a variety of seasonal flowers in the characteristic Zita Elze style, focusing on use of colour and texture. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
10th | Planting Design: The Glory of Colour* |
Be it subtle or explosive, sensual or sublime, plant colour adds joy and delight to our gardens. Starting from the colour wheel and its secrets, we will explore how to combine different hues to create harmonies and contrasts, and make the most of flowers, foliage, stems and barks to extend interest in the garden throughout the year. |
10am to 2pm | £100 | £50 |
12th to 13th | Floral Embroidery |
An opportunity to master Zita’s unique floral embroidery technique. Learn the technique, and create a design using a 90 cm tall vase, fresh plant material, seeds, fruits, shells and other exciting materials. |
10am to 4pm | £960 | £80 |
14th | Flowers for the Home |
Zita demonstrates a raft of brilliant ideas for floral designs for the home. Students create their own design using their choice of seasonal flowers and foliage. |
10am to 2pm | £160 | £80 |
19th to 21th | Concept and Design |
Learn about Zita’s ground-breaking method of channeling emotions to gain inspiration and her creative approach to design. The course covers concept development and sketching, sourcing material at Covent Garden Flower Market and/or an antique fair, as well as the execution of designs. A very intensive course which produces remarkable results. |
10am to 4pm | £1,250 | £625 |
24th | Outdoor Container* |
Using exquisite plant material, you will learn to create an inspired and innovative design in a container to capture the feeling of the season. A voucher will be given to each student to acquire the plant materials and one container (all given at cost) to be chosen in Zita Elze’s shop. |
10am to 2pm | £150 | £75 |
26th to 30th | Wedding Design |
The focus of this course lies in transforming creative thought into design for a specific wedding theme. Using Zita’s inimitable approach, students create a mood board to express their theme, then develop and execute the designs which include a bridal bouquet, a table arrangement, button holes, cake decoration, etc. To enhance portfolios, photos of work are provided. |
10am to 4pm | £1600 | £800 |
Date | Courses | Description | Time | Cost | Deposit* |
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1st | Advent Ring |
On an oasis ring base, discover techniques and inspiration for a sublime arrangement using wintry foliage, candles and accessories in the richly textured Zita Elze style. |
10am to 2pm | £145 | £72.50 |
2nd | Advent Ring |
On an oasis ring base, discover techniques and inspiration for a sublime arrangement using wintry foliage, candles and accessories in the richly textured Zita Elze style. |
10am to 2pm | £145 | £72.50 |
6th | Christmas Wreath |
Enjoy learning how to make a magnificent Christmas wreath to complement your front door, using festive seasonal foliage and accessories. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
7th | Christmas Wreath |
Enjoy learning how to make a magnificent Christmas wreath to complement your front door, using festive seasonal foliage and accessories. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
8th | Christmas Wrreath |
Enjoy learning how to make a magnificent Christmas wreath to complement your front door, using festive seasonal foliage and accessories. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
9th | Christmas Wreath |
Enjoy learning how to make a magnificent Christmas wreath to complement your front door, using festive seasonal foliage and accessories. |
2pm to 6pm | £125 | £62.50 |
10th | Garland |
Discover how to create a spectacular two-meter garland mounted on ribbon. Please select foliage colour, green or silver, at time of booking. The gDiscover how to create a spectacular two-meter garland mounted on ribbon. Please select foliage colour, green or silver, at time of booking. The garland may be adapted for weddings or other special occasions. arland may be adapted for weddings or other special occasions. |
10am to 2pm | £145 | £72.50 |
11th | Christmas Mantelpiece |
Create a distinctive mantel shelf design, using foliage, flowers, fruit and candles. Please choose preference for green or silver foliage at time of booking. |
10am to 2pm | £145 | £72.50 |
12th | Garland |
Discover how to create a spectacular two-meter garland mounted on ribbon. Please select foliage colour, green or silver, at time of booking. The garland may be adapted for weddings or other special occasions. |
2m to 6pm | £145 | £72.50 |
13th | Christmas Mantelpiece |
Create a distinctive mantel shelf design, using foliage, flowers, fruit and candles. Please choose preference for green or silver foliage at time of booking. |
2pm to 6pm | £145 | £72.50 |
14th | Christmas Table Decoration |
Learn how to make an impressive traditional table decoration with candles, or bring a container and create an inspirational design for it. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
15th | Christmas Table Decoration |
Learn how to make an impressive traditional table decoration with candles, or bring a container and create an inspirational design for it. |
2pm to 6pm | £125 | £62.50 |
16th | Christmas Table Decoration |
Learn how to make an impressive traditional table decoration with candles, or bring a container and create an inspirational design for it. |
6pm to 10pm | £125 | £62.50 |
17th | Christmas Table Decoration |
Learn how to make an impressive traditional table decoration with candles, or bring a container and create an inspirational design for it. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |
18th | Christmas Table Decoration |
Learn how to make an impressive traditional table decoration with candles, or bring a container and create an inspirational design for it. |
10am to 2pm | £125 | £62.50 |