Information about our workshops and demos
Online workshops and demos
Our online workshops and demos are designed to be flexible, friendly and accessible from wherever you are in the world:
Format and duration
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All online sessions take place on Zoom
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We will send you the link to Zoom a few days before the session is due to take place. If you’ve not received it 48 hours before your session, please first check your junk emails and it it isn’t there then please email nicola@commonfarmflowers.com
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Online workshops usually start at 5pm (UK time). The exception is our online Introduction to Flower Farming workshop, which starts at 10am and ends around 5pm (3 x 2 hour sessions, with breaks inbetween)
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Online demo start times vary - but are usually at 3pm or 5pm. Please check each demo page for details.
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Online workshops last about 2 hours and our online demos last around 1.5 hours
Group size
Online workshops are usually limited to 20 students, to ensure a more personal experience and the opportunity for participants to ask questions.
Workshop and demo recordings
Information for 2026 sessions
All our online sessions are recorded, so you won’t miss out if you’re interrupted or can’t attend live
If you can’t attend live and would like to receive the recording, book your place as normal and we’ll send you the recording (and notes for workshops) within seven days of the session taking place (but usually much sooner than this.)
Information for 2027 sessions
In 2027 we will be changing the way we share workshop and demo recordings, as part of our sustainability commitment. From January 2027, we will make the recordings of sessions available to view online. These will be available for a 30 day period after a workshop or demo has taken place. If you can’t attend live, book your place as normal and we’ll aim to send you the link to view the session (and notes for workshops) within 48 hours of the session taking place.
Workshops at the farm
Our workshops at the farm are inspiring, hands-on and provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and new skills in a beautiful setting.
Format and duration
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Workshops at the farm generally start at 10am and run until about 4pm
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The cost of a full day workshop includes lunch at a local farm shop. It’s important that you please advise us of any food allergies / intolerances / other preferences at the time of booking.
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Please bring any mid morning or mid afternoon snacks you might like.
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We will provide water, tea and coffee throughout the day.
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Workshops at the farm take place in our studio barn, as well as out on the farm where there is no cover.
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Please wear clothes suitable for the weather (eg layers, waterproof clothes) and bring shoes / boots that are designed to walk on rough, grassy paths. Even on a sunny day flips flops and sandals aren’t advised and we suggest long trousers where possible due to the risk of ticks, bites and stings. A sun hat and sun protection are also advised, as we can’t always stand in the shade.
Group size
Workshops at the farm are usually limited to 10 students.
The local area
Nearby Bruton and Wincanton, as well as some of the local villages, are full of lovely places to stay to suit every budget. There are also several options for eating out in the evening. See our links page for good ideas or get in touch and we will do our best to help.
A workshop at Common Farm Flowers can be made into a learning holiday, where you will leave feeling inspired and enabled, as well as having had a wonderful time in this beautiful corner of Somerset.
Practicalities
A few days before your workshop or demo you’ll receive joining instructions from nicola@commonfarmflowers.com
If you haven’t heard from us 48 hours beforehand, please check your junk / spam folder first for our email, and then contact Nicola directly and she can help.
Please also familiarise yourself with our terms and conditions in case you need to cancel your booking.
