All levels · specialist day
Dried & Preserved Botanicals
A single-day specialist workshop on the materials that never wilt. Learn to select, wire, cluster and install dried, dyed and preserved product — and leave with pieces that last for years.
What you'll learn
During the day
- Material literacy. Dried vs preserved vs dyed — sourcing, handling, cost and shelf life of each product family.
- Construction. Wiring fragile stems, clustering, base mechanics that don't rely on water.
- Two finished pieces. A vessel arrangement for the home and a wreath or wall piece, both yours to keep.
- Care & selling. Dust care, sun exposure, packaging and pricing if you plan to sell dried work.
What's included
A$280, everything covered
Dried and preserved stock is costly to trial alone — your fee includes a generous selection across several product families.
- Curated dried, preserved and dyed botanicals
- Vessel, wreath base, wire and tapes
- Tool and apron use for the day
- Morning tea and coffee
- Both finished pieces packed to travel home
Common questions
Before you book
With basic care — out of direct sun, occasional gentle dusting — preserved and dried arrangements commonly look good for one to three years, sometimes longer.
It pairs beautifully: fresh work in one workshop, everlasting work in the other. Neither requires the other first — both suit complete beginners.
Yes — dried product has strong margins and ships well, so many florists add it to their range. The session covers supplier lists and pricing basics.
Monthly sessions, eight benches
Dried & Preserved runs roughly once a month on selected Saturdays. Enquire and we'll match you to the next date.
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