
Simon Lycett
Have you always wondered how florists create those stunning displays you see at flower shows? Or perhaps you want to impress your guests with your gorgeous DIY arrangements at your next party? Florist to the Royal Palaces, Simon Lycett, will teach you everything you need to know from the basics of conditioning and mechanics, to mastering the art of building sculptural floral masterpieces.
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What you'll learn
Join Simon Lycett as he shares his lifelong passion for flowers with you, as well as all the tricks of the trade and colourful inspiration you'll need to start creating your own fabulous floral designs at home.
Starting with the core skills that every budding florist needs, from conditioning your stems to produce the most beautiful blooms, and how to work with mechanics, Simon will build on this foundation, helping you create pretty posies to give as gifts, stunning centrepieces for your next dinner party, and even gorgeous seasonal garlands and wreaths to decorate your home or next big event.
Packed full of gorgeous inspiration, Simon demonstrates all the skills he's teaching throughout his course, helping you get hands on with your floral projects right from the start.
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Simon Lycett is one of the UK’s most sought-after florists, with an impressive portfolio of displays for celebrities and royalty alike. Some of his clients include the likes of Sir Elton John, Sir Ringo Star, David and Victoria Beckham, Edward Enninful, and even the Royal Households. A regular contributor to the BBC’s coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show, Simon is also a host on HBO’s Full Bloom, a guest judge on Netflix’s Big Flower Fight, and the RHS’s first Ambassador for Floristry and Floral Art.
Lesson Plan
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2 mins
Simon’s background and experience
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21 mins
What conditioning is and why it matters so much
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25 mins
How to match plant materials to containers
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13 mins
Some tips on what to grow in your garden, however large or small it may be
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8 mins
The joy of visiting a flower market and why it’s worth an early morning start
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10 mins
How to use your hand as a vase to achieve an organic effect
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7 mins
On working harmoniously – with nature and the community
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17 mins
Engineering for flower arrangers
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25 mins
Jewellery for flower arrangers
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12 mins
How to decorate a table, from minimalist to maximalist
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19 mins
How to incorporate candles into your arrangements
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24 mins
How to use moss to make anything you want
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8 mins
For those times when you need something lasting
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18 mins
For when you want height and depth, even if you don’t own an urn
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16 mins
How to use flowers to hold more flowers
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25 mins
Beyond the hanging basket
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17 mins
The secrets to floral drapery, from the dainty to the majestic
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28 mins
Ideas for all reasons and seasons
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15 mins
Join Simon as he explores techniques for drying flowers
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12 mins
The secrets of successful flower pressing
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8 mins
Learn to celebrate colour combinations of every tint and tone
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4 mins
Let your flowers do the talking
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2 mins
Simon wishes you a flower-filled future
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