Floristry Workshops

Floristry 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.

Keep reading to explore the in-person and online workshops I’m offering this season.

Spring Wreath Making Workshop

Saturday 21st March, 10pm - 12pm

Learn how to create a beautiful seasonal wreath in this in-person workshop in Ripon.

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Spring Bouquet Making Workshop

Saturday 21st March, 1pm - 3pm

Create a pretty hand-tie bouquet of mixed spring flowers with seasonal foliage in this in-person workshop at my studio in Ripon.

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Spring Wreath & Bouquet Workshop

Saturday 21st March, 10pm - 3pm

Join me for a full day in the studio to celebrate spring to the fullest.

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Spring Wreath Making Workshop

Pre-recorded online workshop

Embrace spring and create a beautiful seasonal arrangement with the help of this pre-recorded workshop.

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Spring Bulbs Arrangement Workshop

Free pre-recorded online workshop

Bring spring inside & enjoy 10 minutes of gentle creativity with this free workshop.

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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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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.

  • Floral Painting - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Floral Artwork - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Daffodil Painting - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • Leaf Drawing - Sketch & Plant Spring Bulbs Workshop - The Rarified
  • A floral arrangement featuring pink roses, white roses, purple flowers, and greenery on a white surface against a plain background. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Two landscape paintings in progress on a table, along with paintbrushes and painting tools. The paintings depict countryside scenes with houses, trees, and fields in an impressionistic style. Created by florist & artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Florist, Joanna Cairns, founder of The Rarified in Ripon, North Yorkshire, sitting on a vintage chair holding a large bouquet of pink, peach, and purple flowers with greenery, with a neutral background and dark floor.
  • An abstract landscape painting with rolling hills, dark clouds, and a muted sky in soft pastel tones. Painted by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Overhead view of an artist's workspace with various open paint containers, paintbrushes, tubes of paint, a palette with mixed colors, a small fan brush, and a person wearing orange sneakers standing on a concrete floor.
  • Abstract landscape painting with textured brushstrokes in shades of white, gray, blue, brown, orange, and pink. Painted by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at 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
  • Sketch of four flower bulb plants with roots, leaves, and blossoms on white paper on a wooden surface. Drawn by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • Arrangement of flowers with tall white candles, some lit, on a table in a softly-lit room. Created by florist and artist Joanna Cairns at The Rarified.
  • The Rarified studio in Ripon, North Yorkshire - a brick house with black doors, white-framed windows, and lanterns with candles outside during early evening.