Workshops

Join Me in The Rarified’s World of Creativity

Floristry is an amazing way to embrace your creativity, find a new avenue for mindfulness and add more beauty into your life.

Find details of my floristry-inspired workshops below, and sign up to my waitlist to find out what other workshops and courses are coming up.

A floral arrangement in a cream-colored ceramic vase with pink, orange, and white flowers, green leaves, and berries, placed on a rustic wooden table with a distressed finish. In the background, there is a pale blue distressed cabinet with double doors.

Create your own Autumnal Floral Arrangement

Bring autumn inside & enjoy 15 minutes of mindful creativity with this free workshop

The season is definitely changing and it’s a great time of year to get outside, reconnect with nature and explore the rich colours and textures the season has to offer.

Walk around your garden for 5 minutes and gather an interesting collection of twigs, berries, seed pods and evergreen foliage. Possibly buy a few stems from your local flower grower or florist – there are still lots of beautiful dahlia around at this time of year.

The aim of this free workshop is simply to stop, spend time working with your hands whilst enjoying a cup of tea and your favourite radio show or music, and enjoy a vase of autumn beauty before the festive season takes over.

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“My workshops are all about sharing in a love of creativity and inspiring others to be curious about the beauty of the natural world (without sitting in a cold muddy field!)”

Florist, designers and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified, sitting on a rusted metal stool, holding a large bouquet of flowers, smiling, against a plain beige and dark blue backdrop.
Abstract landscape painting with heavy textured brushstrokes in shades of white, gray, blue, and hints of orange and yellow. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.

Hello! I'm Joanna!

I have always been a lover of art and all things creative, but like so many other people, I was told that art wasn’t a “proper” subject to study after high school. So, while the days were reserved for science, the evening was reserved for art. 

With the encouragement of an amazing teacher, I was able to put a basic portfolio together that won me a place on a foundation art course, and I had the most fantastic year exploring fine art painting, ceramics, textile design, fashion, photography and more. I started as the student with the most to learn and left with a distinction. 

For years, I channelled my creativity into the world of textiles, but when it came time for a change, I made the jump to floristry and I’ve never looked back! 17 years later, I’ve had the joy of creating amazing floral installations for hundreds of couples, and now I have the opportunity to pass my knowledge and love of floristry and the natural world onto people like you!

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  • Brick building with open black gates, illuminated windows, and lantern candles outside during dusk. The building is florist Joanna Cairn's studio, The Rarified.
  • Two landscape paintings in progress on a table with art supplies and paintbrushes, depicting rural scenes with houses, trees, and fields. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • A floral arrangement with pink and white roses, purple flowers, and greenery on a white surface against a neutral background. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Florist, designer and artist, Joanna Cairns of The Rarified, with brown hair sitting on a vintage metal chair, looking at a large bouquet of pink, peach, and purple flowers with greenery, against a neutral backdrop.
  • An abstract landscape painting depicting rolling green hills, dark trees in the distance, and a light sky with broad brushstrokes. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • A messy artist's workspace with open paint containers, brushes, a small broom, paint tubes, and various art supplies on a concrete floor, with feet wearing orange sneakers and blue jeans visible in the foreground.
  • A floral arrangement with pink and purple flowers, branches, and lit white candles on a table. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Abstract landscape painting with layers of textured brushstrokes in white, blue, orange, yellow, and pink hues. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Leaf Drawing - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Sketch of five onion plants with bulbs, stems, and leaves on white paper laid on a wooden surface. Drawn by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Daffodil Painting - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Floral Display - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Leaf Still Life Drawing - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Painting Nature Class - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Abstract Painting - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Landscape Painting - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Floral Artwork - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Floral Painting - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified