Hi everyone,

Thanks for your replies, all your comments have been really interesting in their own ways.

Fly2hi, It's funny that you should pick Wedding floristry because I made a table arrangment on the weekend that would have been suitable for a wedding, and I started to wonder if I would like to specialise in that field! I also noticed that there is a wedding and event planner in my local area who is advertising for part time staff, and that also got me thinking.

Unfortunately I have decided that I am just too busy in my full time job to be able to spare the time to work p/t, however I have taken steps today to get myself on a course. I have contacted my local college who had advertised an evening course starting in February, however they have advised me it may start this week (they are going to get back to me - the admissions team don't seem to be very organised). Fingers crossed I will learn some interesting techniques and develop a better basic understanding.

I've been reading one of Jane Packer's books, and it has been a real insight. I can't wait to learn more! At the very least, even if I decide that full time floristry isn't for me, at least I will have gained more skill in something very beautiful and hopefully enjoyable!

Thanks everyone for your thoughts, I will keep you informed about how I get on!