About Berkshire Flower School

Grow, Develop, Achieve - Anything's Possible!

Hi, we're Kate and Siobhan and we formed Berkshire Flower School in 2018 when an opportunity arose for us to work together. Between us we have over 40 years experience in Flowers, floristry, weddings, events, demonstrating amazing floral designs, and teaching flower arranging.

Moving into our Brand New home in the centre of Wokingham under the umbrella of Funky Flowers has given us a huge workspace, we both have very clear ideas about what makes a great flower school. This is our chance to put that into practice and inspire the future generation of talented flower arrangers and florists.

Our classes are friendly, fun, informative, and relaxed. Our teaching style is informal and generous. We pride ourselves on being approachable and personable. And of course the flowers will always take centre stage and be the best quality we can get our hands on. We like flowers to look as natural as possible, relishing nature's twists and turns and imperfections. We work very closely with local growers and suppliers and have always been leaders rather than followers when it comes to ideas and innovation.

We love working together and can’t wait to share all of our ideas and expertise with you.

Kate Thomas HDF & MDPF

Kate A British Master Florist runs and owns “Funky Flowers", a boutique flower shop in the centre of Wokingham and “Elder Floral Design” A Floral Design Studio in the Glass house at Stubbings Nursery garden centre in Maidenhead Berkshire.

We offer a bespoke floral design service in both locations.

She has a love of flowers and plant materials, in particular using seasonal flowers that are from that moment in time. "It's my passion and commitment to keep learning that I feel enables me to provide you with handmade floral designs, you simply will not find anywhere else."

She brings this passion and professionalism into her teaching, which has been doing for many years. Kate is a keen member for her NAFAS and is also one of their qualified demonstrators going around the country to provide unique and informative floral demonstrations.

Siobhan Pilkington HDF & MDPF

Siobhan; A British Master Florist, started her career working in a busy florist in Marlow and Guilford before setting up La Belle Floral Designs in 2011 specialising in wedding and event flowers.

In 2020 she started a new adventure and now Heads up “Funky Flowers” the boutique flower shop in the centre of Wokingham.

She adds her own distinct style which really complements Kate’s providing a bespoke service for weddings and events, everything from bouquets, through to table centres and venue decorating. She loves all flowers and how they can completely change a setting, she loves to come up with different ideas to fill spaces.