Wreath-Making Workshops: Our Guide to Success

If you’ve ever looked around a room of eager students, foliage in bucket after bucket, and realised you are the one guiding them, you’ll know just how rewarding, and how tricky, a wreath workshop can be. As florists we wear many hats: designer, teacher, business-owner. Adding a workshop not only deepens your brand but opens up a fresh income stream. Let’s walk through how to make your next workshop flow beautifully, from booking to clean-up.

Anticipating Workshop Challenges

Heading into your workshop, you’ll probably feel that mix of excitement and nerves, it’s totally normal. The best way to feel calm and confident is good preparation.

There’s a lot to think about: getting enough beautiful materials and fresh foliage, making sure you’ve got all your tools ready, and sorting out the venue and setup so everything runs smoothly. It can feel like a lot, especially if you’re also worrying about whether the workshop will sell well or stand out in a busy market.

The key is to make it yours. Let your own style and personality shine through, in how you run it, how you teach, and even how you promote it. That’s what will make your workshop memorable and unique.

Get Some Help!

Another common concern is giving everyone enough help to create their wreaths and manage the workshop efficiently. Ensuring that participants leave with a beautiful creation requires attention to detail and freelance support can be invaluable for offering assistance to anyone who might be struggling with the session.

Remember, what seems simple to an experienced florist might be a challenge for a first-time wreath maker and you don’t want to be spending all your time with one participant and ignoring everyone else. Make sure you stay aware of what’s going on in the room, circulate regularly and if you can get some help then dividing the room in two and focusing on your half will definitely ease the workload.

We’re experts in filling your last minute freelance requests, so if you’re thinking you might need an extra pair of hands for an upcoming workshop then get in touch and we’ll hook you up with our amazing network of freelancers.

It’s All About the Ambiance

Beyond the mechanics and the ingredients, it’s really important to think about the twinkly ambiance of the time of year. Pretty candles, music, fairy lights, festive scents and seasonal snacks and drinks - all of these elements will add that special something extra to your workshop. While ensuring a great selection of foliage and ribbons is crucial, the atmosphere plays a significant role in making the workshop memorable and enjoyable.

Get the Christmas tunes on and the mince pies out!

On The Day – Teaching & Flow

The day of your workshop will always feel a little bit buzzy, the mix of excitement, nerves, and the energy of everyone arriving with armfuls of coats and big smiles. That’s part of the fun. A little planning and structure will help you keep things relaxed, professional, and enjoyable for everyone (including you!).

Welcome and Introduction

Take a few minutes at the start to greet everyone personally. A warm welcome sets the tone for the whole session. Introduce yourself, tell them a little about your floristry journey and why you love making wreaths. It doesn’t need to be formal; people connect best when they feel like they’re chatting to a real person, not a “teacher.”

Give a quick overview of what’s ahead:

What they’ll be making
Rough timings (demo, hands-on time, finishing touches)
Where the loos and refreshments are
Any health and safety bits (hot glue, sharp tools, etc.)

This helps everyone relax and know what to expect.

Demonstration

Start by showing how to create the wreath base or attach your first few stems, enough for them to see the technique and get the hang of it. Keep your pace slow and talk through what you’re doing as you go.

Show both the technical side (how to wire, layer, and secure materials) and the creative side, encourage people to play with shape and texture, not just copy you exactly. Remind them that every wreath will look different, and that’s a good thing.

Once you’ve shown the basics, let them start. Keep your own example nearby so they can glance over if they need a reminder.

Moving Around the Room

As everyone works, move gently between tables, offering small bits of advice and encouragement. Compliment their progress, show how to fix little issues, and give a thumbs-up when someone’s nailed it.

Avoid hovering or over-correcting, people often learn best when they feel trusted to experiment. Think of yourself as a friendly guide, not a strict instructor.

If you’re teaching online, this is where breakout rooms or screen shares help, check in regularly and invite questions as they go.

Managing Time and Flow

Workshops have a habit of flying by! Build in time for:

A relaxed welcome and demo (about 20–30 mins)
Hands-on creating (around an hour to 90 minutes, depending on your group size)
Finishing touches and photos (20 minutes)
A short social break for tea, chat, or mince pies if it’s festive!

Keep an eye on the clock but stay flexible, part of the magic of a good workshop is its natural flow.

Capturing the Moment

Encourage everyone to take photos of their wreaths (and of each other creating). Group photos at the end are always lovely and help people remember the experience.

If it feels natural, mention your business Instagram handle or a workshop hashtag they can tag, it’s great for building buzz around your next events, and guests love sharing their creations.

Final Touches

Once the last ribbons are tied and the tables are covered in pine needles and laughter, take a step back and soak it in. Every wreath a little different, every one made with pride.

Help anyone who needs a hand with finishing touches, and celebrate the variety in the room - wild, neat, modern, rustic, they all tell a story.

Gather everyone for a group photo (people love that moment), thank them for coming, and remind them to tag you if they share their creations online.

Here’s to your next workshop! May it be full of foliage, laughter, and a little bit of magic.