Students studying Floristry at Newcastle-under-Lyme College will be creating floral arrangements for Valentine’s Day.The talented students will be showcasing their skills by making floral arrangements and bouquets at the College’s M.A.D.E. Here shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre on Thursday 13 February. The beautiful arrangements will then be available to purchase by members of the public in time for Valentine’s Day.
Anthony Keates, Curriculum Manager for Floristry at the College, said: “Members of the public can come along on the day, meet staff and students and take a look at the skills needed for Floristry before leaving with a professional standard floral arrangement for a loved one at a reduced cost.”
The College expanded its vocational provision and introduced Floristry to the curriculum in 2012. Students are taught in the College’s Transform Flowers Shop which is open to staff, students and members of the public every Thursday and Friday during term time.
Orders can also be placed prior to Valentine’s Day by calling the College’s Transform Flowers Shop on Thursday and Friday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Anthony continued: “Opportunities like this allow our students to develop the essential employability skills including customer service, cash handling and communication skills which are needed in the work place.”
The College offers full-time courses for school leavers as well as part-time evening courses for adults in Floristry. To find out more about studying Floristry at Newcastle-under-Lyme College visit www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.
The following items will be available to purchase at M.A.D.E. Here and Transform Flowers on Thursday 13 February.
A single red rose gift wrapped: £2.50
A dozen red roses in an aqua pack in Valentines theme: £35
Two dozen roses (available upon request): £65
Half dozen roses in an aqua pack in Valentines theme: £20
There will be various floral gifts suitable for every budget.
To pre-order a floral arrangement please call Transform Flowers on 01782 254306 on Thursdays and Fridays between 10.00am – 4.00pm.
