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 and coffee
• 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 in art, travel, and design. She studied garden and landscape design at the University of Brighton and has created numerous show gardens, including the Macmillan Cancer Support Legacy Garden at RHS Malvern.

Keri comes from a background in luxury travel and hospitality, and her love of travel and natural landscapes continues to inspire her — resulting in gardens that are both beautiful and deeply rooted in their surroundings.

Alongside her design work, Keri also works as a lead designer in Juliet’s studio and shares her passion and expertise as a tutor at The Sussex Garden School. She is passionate about celebrating the beauty of natural materials and bringing the essence of the garden into the home, weaving this ethos into her craft-based practice of creating seasonal wreaths.

By the end of the workshop you will:

• Understand how to dry flowers successfully at home
• Feel confident working with dried materials and simple techniques
• Have created your own beautiful, everlasting summer wreath
• Take home your finished design along with knowledge and inspiration for future projects

The workshop includes:

• All wreath-making materials: base ring, dried flowers, grasses and decorative accents
• Use of tools and equipment
• Demonstrations and guidance from your tutor, Keri Fitzpatrick
• An introduction to flower drying techniques
• A relaxed, supportive studio environment
• Light refreshments during the day

Who is the course for?

No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This course is ideal for anyone who loves gardens, creativity, and the quiet beauty of dried flowers.

The Group:

Keri tutors in small, informal groups.
The day is hands-on, relaxed, and creatively led, with plenty of guidance and encouragement. Keri creates a welcoming space where everyone can explore their own ideas, enjoy the process, and take pride in their finished piece.

The Venue:

Our very own studio space is set within the grounds of Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, South of Horsham. Our dedicated space for courses, is a light airy and spacious place to learn.

Tickets:

Standard Ticket £55

Course Overview:

Wednesday 21st July 2027
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Sussex Garden School Studio, at Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, RH13 8NR

What happens next?

Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.
Shortly before your course date you will receive another email giving directions and any joining instructions – please check your junk folder if you haven’t received anything.

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