Sara Pearch
Which course did you study at Tallulah Rose and when?
4 week Career Change course in September 2019
What did you most enjoy about the course?
Tallulah Rose gave me my initial skills, knowledge and inspiration for my own small business as a florist and artist. But much more importantly it gave me the confidence in my own ability to go forward, with my hopes, dreams and passion of flowers, to create and find my own unique and individual style, offering ‘flowers in a bowl with soul’. At Tallulah Rose we were encouraged within the structure of the course to express our own individual style. We were given the tools of knowledge to create for all occasions and events, with experienced teachers, and demonstrations. We were supported in projects alongside fellow students with likeminded ideas and dreams. This brought out an excitement for my flowery journey. The school used fine flowers and vessels which gave the course a real quality, and we discussed sustainability and how to achieve the mechanics for all events. We were also practically helped in the marketing and business side of our new business
Where are you currently on your floristry journey?
Six years have passed. As a mature student and business owner I decided to offer a personal and select offering of ‘flowers in a bowl with soul’. As a potter of 30+ years I wanted to bring together the relationship of my experience and love of handmade pots and lifelong love of flowers. I have focussed more on farewell flowers using sustainable methods, and my own listening skills to clients. I enjoy having private clients, creating bowls for occasions.
What is your favourite British flower?
Winter – Snowdrop
Spring – Tulip and Narcissus
Summer – Cosmos
Autumn – Tagetes
What’s the most valuable part of being able to say you trained at Tallulah Rose?
Belonging and community in flowery world.
How have the contacts you made during your Tallulah Rose training helped with your business?
I have bought flowers from growers who trained with Tallulah Rose and been given training and support from the TR community. I have answers for any queries at my fingertips and using the Tallulah Rose Forums can ask questions. I have made friends with fellow students and received kindness when times were tough.
How has training at Tallulah Rose changed your relationship with your career?
Tallulah Rose gave me the confidence to take the leap and change into another career, and that has been rewarding in so many ways.
What advice would you give your younger self starting out on your floristry journey?
For me, I wish I had started earlier, to get established. Explore all avenues but be true to your own individual ideas and most importantly just do it!
Is there an opportunity that springs to mind that Tallulah Rose gave you the confidence to pursue?
On my final day at Tallulah Rose we had to produce final personal pieces. I created a natural meadow which was sustainable in every way and even included foliage foraged from the lanes. I wanted to put this installation in a bookshop with the books on gardening and flowers. I was encouraged by Rachel to go for it, and she even helped carry it to the bookshop in Bath. It brought many smiles to folk who visited the shop for a few days. Rachel encouraged me to follow my dreams, and I did!
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Profile photo credit: Steven King
Bowl is by Matt Waite Pottery
