This one day course is available for those who have completed Introduction to Dog Grooming.

• Intro to styling equipment, usage and maintenance
• Intricate scissor techniques, thinning and blending
• Guide to clipper use
• Coat stripping techniques
• Health and Safety

Please contact us if you want to bring your own dog or if not, to arrange a dog in advance.

Duration

We are pleased to introduce a new range of one day dog grooming courses, this course will cover the following:

• Health checking and behaviour assessment
• Introduction to a wide range of equipment, usage and maintenance
• Methods of grooming, bathing and drying
• Coat types and needs
• Handling techniques
• Basic animal first aid
• Health and Safety

Please contact us if you want to bring your own dog or if not, to arrange a dog in advance.

Duration

The Introduction to Wedding Floristry course is the ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest creating floristry designs for weddings. The course is practical and hands on, with demonstrations each week from the Tutor. No previous experience is necessary.
Some of the topics covered are:
Buttonholes
A simple hand tied posy
Flowers for the hair
Table decorations
You will also be expected to provide your own flowers and materials for each session. Some sundries and flowers may be purchased at the College.

Duration

The Introduction to Church and Reception Flowers course is the ideal opportunity for
anyone with an interest in creating floristry designs for Church Weddings and Wedding
Receptions. The course is practical and hands on, with demonstrations each week from
the Tutor. Some previous experience is would be useful. For further information or to book a place on a course please call 01664 855372 or email skillstraining@brooksbymelton.ac.uk to request an Enrolment Form.

Duration

The course is aimed at the advanced floristry student with previous knowledge and skills to a minimum of Level 2. For each session there will be a theme or brief. These may include:

Duration

This course is aimed at the beginner who has an interest in flower arranging but no experience. If you would like to create gift designs for friends and family and learn how to create seasonal designs for around the home this is the course for you.
Some of the topics covered are:
Hand tied gift bouquet
Textured table design
Front facing arrangement
Autumn Term:
14.11.11 - 12.12.11
Spring Term:
27.02.12 - 26.03.12
Summer Term:
23.04.12 - 28.05.12
one course = one term

Duration

A progression from the Level 1 course. It is expected that candidates will hold the Level 1 Certificate in Floristry or have some prior knowledge to be able to complete this course.
The course is practical and hands on, with demonstrations each week from the Tutor. The following topics will be covered:
Bride’s wedding posy
Funeral sheaf
Pomander
Top table arrangements
Hand tied shower bouquet
Front facing arrangement

Duration

A progression from the Level 1 course. It is expected that candidates will hold the Level 1 Certificate in Floristry or have some prior knowledge to be able to complete this course.
The course is practical and hands on, with demonstrations each week from the Tutor. The following topics will be covered:
Circlet Headdress
Corsages
Parallel arrangement
Hand tied for a bride
Line arrangement
Funeral spray
Pew ends

Duration

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