Floristry Workshops & Education
Teaching has always been an important part of The Posy Crew.
Alongside my wedding and event work, I run relaxed, practical floral workshops in Cairns and Far North Queensland for anyone who wants to learn new skills, get creative with flowers and enjoy the process.
My workshops are designed to be hands-on, approachable and fun. You don’t need to be a florist or have any previous experience, just a willingness to have a go and work with beautiful seasonal flowers.
Upcoming Floral Workshops
Join me for one of our upcoming in-person workshops in Cairns.
Each class is designed around a particular floral style or technique and includes the flowers, materials and guidance you need to create your own piece to take home.
Join us for a little festive fun whilst we create a unique Dried Christmas Wreath. As always we will have heaps of different and interesting materials to create a one of a kind wreath to get you started with your Festive decorating this year.
The details:
When: Friday 11th December 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Multi-Purpose Room, Cairns Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre, Collins Ave, Edge Hill
Cost: $145 per person - Bring a Friend and save $15 each….
All flowers, tools and sundries are provided along with some yummy light refreshments.
One of only 2 Saturday workshops this year, if you haven’t been able to make it to a workshop due to work, well this workshop is for you. As this workshop falls on Halloween, we will create a colourful (and a little bit spooky) Arrangement.
The details:
When: Sat 31st October 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Multi-Purpose Room, Cairns Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre, Collins Ave, Edge Hill
Cost: $145 per person - Bring a Friend and you only pay $260 for 2 tickets….
All flowers, tools and sundries are provided along with lots of yummy snacks and cool drinks too keep your energy levels high.
The perfect gift for the person that has everything. This voucher entitles the holder to attend one of our scheduled “A Florist’s Table” Floral Design Workshops. Check the workshop for pricing to ensure you purchase the correct voucher value.
2027 Dates coming soon
Private & Group Workshops
We also offer private floral workshops for small groups, celebrations, workplaces and special events.
These can be tailored to suit your group, whether you are looking for a relaxed creative experience, a team activity or something a little more structured.
Looking for more floristry education?
For more in-depth learning, head over to The Flowery Folk, my dedicated floristry education platform.
It’s where I bring together practical floristry education, creative inspiration and business support for florists, students and anyone wanting to build their confidence with flowers.
You’ll find:
Floristry Courses & Online Learning
Practical courses covering floral design techniques, foundational skills and the business side of floristry.
Floristry Tips & Tricks
Helpful articles, ideas and practical advice covering everything from design techniques and flower care to running a floristry business.
The Flowery Folk Podcast
Conversations, practical tips and industry stories for florists and flower people who want to keep learning, growing and feeling connected to the wider industry.
Whether you want to learn a new technique, sharpen your business skills or simply hear how other people are navigating the world of flowers, The Flowery Folk is a place to keep learning.
About your tutor
I’m Debra Pemble, an International Master Florist, award-winning floral designer and educator with more than 20 years’ experience in the floristry industry.
I spent many years teaching Certificate III and IV floristry and continue to teach through workshops, mentoring and The Flowery Folk.
My teaching style is practical, relaxed and focused on helping people understand not just how to create something, but why the techniques work.