Summer Blooms & Drying Workshop

Join garden designer and tutor Keri Fitzpatrick for a relaxed, creative day celebrating the beauty of summer flowers. You’ll learn how to select, cut and dry your own blooms to enjoy year-round, and use a selection of pre-dried flowers to create a beautiful, everlasting wreath. This hands-on workshop combines practical skills with natural creativity. Keri shares her authentic, garden-led approach, guiding you through working with colour, texture and form to make a piece that reflects your own style. Expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere and the chance to slow down, create, and connect with the season’s abundance. Plan of the Day: Arrival with tea or coffee — and perhaps with light summer treats to set the tone Welcome and introduction to materials and techniques Demonstration: cutting and drying flowers for best results Hands-on: exploring colour, texture and composition with pre-dried blooms Building your wreath: layering and securing materials onto your base Styling and finishing touches Group review, photos and care tips for your finished wreath Subjects Covered: How to select, cut and prepare flowers for drying Simple, effective drying methods using air and silica Building a dried-flower wreath on a reusable base Working with colour palettes, shape and texture Securing and styling dried materials Caring for and displaying your dried-flower creations Tutor: Kerianne (Keri) Fitzpatrick is an experienced, award-winning garden designer whose work is shaped by a rich background...