testimonials

“Thanks Emma for running such a great floristry class. It has been really inspiring and decent nourishment for the soul! I love seeking out things from the garden to use in floral displays now and it is like seeing with new eyes. Really wonderful teaching!”

- Roisin, past SGS ‘introduction to floristry’ student.

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“I learnt more than I ever expected! Emma encouraged us to find in our own idividual styles whilst making sure we had the basics down. She gave me the confidence to delve into the world of floristry soley with the skills learnt on the course. A true inspiration, thank you!’

- Elena, past SGS ‘Introduction to floristry’ student.

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- Hannah, Ffern workshop attendee.

With a knowledge of floral design cultivated over the past decade, Emma shares her design philosophies & creative angle towards flower arranging via one off classes to comprehensive courses.

She wishes to instil people with a deep understanding of design principles & sustainable floristry techniques as well as inspiring students to push their perception of what floral design can look like.

Emma offers 1:1 tution and regually teaches classes at Ffern, Victoria works, Weven shop & Saltbox flower farm where she creates unique workshop concepts in line with chosen themes as well having spent 2 academic years creating & delivering the ‘Introduction to floristry’ course at South Gloucestershire & Stroud college.

If you are a business, organisation or individual who is interested in design & sustainability led floristry tuition or creative workshops, enquire via the contact form.

Current workhops

Saltbox & Co X Thistle by Nature ✷ 13th May 2025

A one day immersive growing & design workshop based between the flower field and workshop at Saltbox & Co in celebration of the return of spring flowers.

With an emphasis on growing for designing, arranging with intention and in tune with the seasons whilst celebrating the qualities & character that British flowers have to offer.

From hobbyist to professionals, those familiar with british flowers and those not, this course is aimed at florists, growers, designers, gardeners, british flower enthusiasts of all levels that wish to gain clarity on honoring & elevating the beauty of local seasonal blooms.

With an accumulated 50+ years of growing knowledge from the Saltbox team and Emma of Thistle by Natures’ esteemed design led approach to nature informed floristry, this collaboration forges the florist with the field for a unique day of learning.

Click through to the Saltbox & Co website for more info and booking.