Flower arranging is a delightfully relaxing hobby for there is no doubt that flowers turn a house into a home - they are an expression of your love and care.

Classes are a good way to learn the basics and gain confidence but there’s not always time to attend regularly so a visit to the library might pay dividends. Or check your county library website and order on-line (there may be a small reservation charge).

Here are a few books that I know my students have found helpful and which I use as a resource when I’m planning my classes.

The Books...

Judith Blacklock “Encyclopedia of Flower Arranging” and “Teach yourself Flower Arranging”

 

 

Paula Pryke “Flower School” and “Living Colour”

            

 

Malcolm Hillier “Flowers”

 

 

And for a historical perspective:

Iris Webb “The complete guide to Flower and Foliage Arrangement” (NAFAS)

 

Dorothy Cooke and Pamela McNicol “A History of Flower Arranging”

 

Mary Rose Blacker “Flora Domestica” (covers from 1500 to 1930!) (National Trust).

 

The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS), which is the central organising body for flower clubs in Great Britain, has a very good range of books which would be helpful.

If you cannot spare time to attend a class check your library website again for details of your local flower club, you’ll usually sit and watch a demonstration and learn lots along the way. That’s how I started!