Books & Publications
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Must-have Books for Students
In collaboration with tutors at various colleges around the country we’ve compiled a list of must-have books for levels 1 - 5.
In collaboration with tutors at various colleges around the country we’ve compiled a list of must-have books for levels 1 - 5.
Level 1
•Beginners Guide to Floristry -Batho, Waugh, Kay
•Foliage for Florists -Sof
•Beginners Guide to Floristry -Batho, Waugh, Kay
•Foliage for Florists -Sof
•Floristry Techniques Definitions Booklet -SoF
•Poisonous Plants and Fungi
•Professional Floirstry Techniques - Malcolm Ashwell & Sally Pearson Vie Details
•Society of Floristry Handbook - SoF
•Professional Floirstry Techniques - Malcolm Ashwell & Sally Pearson Vie Details
•Society of Floristry Handbook - SoF
•Study of Colour - Dieter Holzchuh
•Dr Hessayon House Plant Expert
•Plant Names Simplified (their pronunciation, derivation & meaning)
A T Johnson & H A Smith
A T Johnson & H A Smith
Level 2
Books from Level 1 plus the following:
Books from Level 1 plus the following:
•Advanced Guide to Floristry - Batho, Waugh, Kay
•Principles of Floral Design - Gregor Lersch
Level 3
Books from Level 1 & 2 plus the following:
Books from Level 1 & 2 plus the following:
•Sources of Creativity - Gregor Lersch
Level 4
Books from Level 1, 2 & 3 plus the following:
Books from Level 1, 2 & 3 plus the following:
•AIFD handbook - American Institute of Floral Designers
•Running and Buying a Florist Shop - Alen Peck
•Running and Buying a Florist Shop - Alen Peck
•Sketchbook 2 - Gregor Lersch
•Principles of Design - Gregor Lersch
•Principles of Design - Gregor Lersch
•Floristic Basics - Gudrun Cottenier & Nico Bostoen
•Flowers in Love - Moniek Vanden Berghe
•Flowers in Love 2 - Moniek Vanden Berghe
•Flowers in Tears - Moniek Vanden Berghe
•Structures Floral Art en Art Floral - Muriel Le Couls, Gil Boyard & Patrick Sordoillet
•A History of Flower Arranging - Dorothy Cook & Pamela McNicol
(this may be out of print though)
•The Story of the Flower Shop - Jennifer Davies
•Victorian Gardener - Anne Wilkinson - via Landsman's bookshop
•Guide to period Flower Arranging - NAFAS
•Period Guide 2 - NAFAS
•A History of Flower Arranging - Dorothy Cook & Pamela McNicol
(this may be out of print though)
•The Story of the Flower Shop - Jennifer Davies
•Victorian Gardener - Anne Wilkinson - via Landsman's bookshop
•Guide to period Flower Arranging - NAFAS
•Period Guide 2 - NAFAS
Level 5
All of the above books plus:
All of the above books plus:
•The No Nonsense Guide to Government rules and regulations for setting up your business - Business Link
•Religions of the World - Breuilly, O'Brien & Palmer
(basic but a useful kick start)
•Religions of the World - Breuilly, O'Brien & Palmer
(basic but a useful kick start)
Shipping costs: All book prices include postage & packing to UK addresses. Delivery is by Royal Mail or courier. Unfortunately, due to the high costs which apply to European and Worldwide deliveries, orders to Europe will attract an additional charge of GBP10.00, worldwide orders will attract an additional fee of GBP20.00. This amount will be added when your order is processed.
All books that appear on the website are in stock and are normally posted within 2-3 working days. Please allow 14 days before contacting us regarding any non-delivieries.
Queries on books should be directed to publications@britishfloristassociation.org, or call 0844 800 7315
