Our four week Career Change Course launched Tallulah Rose Flower School over a decade ago. It has been described as ‘the ultimate career change course’ and we are honoured to be referred by so many within the industry that we hold in high esteem. We have had so many amazing moments while teaching this course and are consistantly in awe of our graduate students success. Visit our Student Story page to read more of their adventures both during their time with us and of course beyond. It goes without saying that we’re really proud to play our part.
We, and those that have gone before you understand what an exciting but terrifying moment this can be. Making a change is never easy but not making the change? Well we think that’s even harder. There is seldom a right time, let alone the perfect time to change career and we realise that for many of you this is a really big deal. We understand because we’ve done it too. We promise that we will exceed your expectations and even though you don’t realise it yet, (how could you you have too much whirling around your head!) this course will not only lead you towards a new career but in many respects a new improved you too!
Every student that walks through the door of Tallulah Rose Flower School has their own story to tell. These stories and individual circumstances have helped us to grow and develop as teachers, enabling us to cater to your needs. Our relaxed and informal style of teaching ensures that everyone, regardless of past experience or current skill level, receives the time and attention they require to build confidence and develop their own professional style of floristry.
Our four week Career Change Course is full to bursting with both the practical and business skills you require to launch your own floristry business. Working from the basic to the advanced we take you from hand-tied bouquets through to large scale installations. It is our will that you find your own creative style of floristry and in order that we promote this within your practise you’ll find that we don’t demonstrate our designs fully. If we do this you will simply copy and be less likely to grow in confidence as quickly as we need you too. We do of course lead and guide you through your practical piece however we encourage you to find your own way resulting in a style that’s true to you. We always provide an abundance of the most beautiful flowers, British and local when possible for you to work with. We lead the way showing you how to choose your flowers, what to look for and most importantly what they’re called! It is vital for your confidence that you choose your own flowers, we won’t be there post course to choose for you and of course it also means that your arrangements will be individual too – just like you!
Alongside the practical elements we also help you to build the skills required to start your new creative business. Included in these skills are photography, branding, marketing, social media, business start up skills and a group business coaching session. Once you have completed your course with us you are invited to join our closed Tallulah Rose Student Forum. Here you will be welcomed by former Tallulah students all willing to help and support you through those early days and beyond ! We also have a Tallulah Freelance Network page where you’ll find intern, work experience and job opportunities too.
We are often asked ‘what is the difference between the 4 and 2 week course?’ Without sounding obvious, it’s simple, we have you for two weeks longer and can therefore teach you more. The first two weeks of the 4 week course are 100% practical, week three is 100% business and week four allows time for both practical and business. During your final week with us we will recap where you feel it’s necessary, a revision day. And finally we allow time and for you to design, order, cost and produce three final pieces of your choice. This exercise allows you the opportunity of a trial run in designing and purchasing for a small event. Your work isn’t marked but as with all your work we’ll give you feedback that will enhance your practical skills allowing your confidence as a professional florist to grow. Everyone is awarded a certificate on completion of the course however as we mentioned above it’s not goodbye! Team Tallulah and our former students are always there for you as you leave the safety of school and launch your own florist business.
If you scroll down you’ll find the course schedule broken down week by week, listing all the elements the course contains. You’ll find this breakdown over on the two week course too if you’d like to compare. As always please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, we’re here on email or at the end of the phone if you prefer.
NB. All tools and equipment required to complete the course are provided for you and any vessel you use during the course is yours to *keep. A Tallulah Rose apron is given to you on your first day of school and is yours to take away after you have completed the course. We have a wide range of books that you may borrow during your time with us and we don’t require that you buy any books ahead of your course however we do recommend The British Flowers book by Claire Brown. This book will become your flower bible and worth every penny – and no we’re not paid to say that! This book will help you to become familiar with not only flower names but their seasons too.
*excluding any hired items or items belonging to the school.
Each week consists of tuition from Monday to Friday. Class starts at 10.00am and finishes at 4.30pm
Course Price –£5250
A deposit payment of £500 is required to secure your place. The final payment must be received six weeks prior to your chosen course date.
Reserve your place by paying a deposit online or email us at registrations@tallulahroseflowerschool.com and we’ll arrange the rest.
Please read our Payments, Cancellations & Refunds Policy prior to booking.
