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Online enrolment commences after 6pm on 17th April 2025.

Our next enrolment evening is Wednesday 16th April 2025 from 6PM to 7PM at Harris Academy, Perth Road, Dundee.

Enrolment for any available classes will commence online from Thursday 17th April 2025 after 5pm until Sunday 27th January 2025 at 5pm.

Online enrolment opens 6pm 9th Jan.

There are a number of classes already full Crochet, Drawing & Painting, Italian Basic, Jewellery, Pottery and Screenprinting.

Some other classes are approaching full.

Our next enrolment evening is Wednesday 8th January 2025 from 6PM to 7PM at Harris Academy, Perth Road, Dundee.

Enrolment for any available classes will commence online from Thursday 9th January 2025 after 5pm until Sunday 19th January 2025 at 5pm.

There are two new dance classes this term.

• Ceilidh to Country Dancing
• Scottish Step Dancing

Please use the links above for more information.

Enrolment evening at Harris Academy will be on Wed 21st August 2024 from 6pm till 7pm. Online enrolment will commence Thursday 22nd August 2024 at 6pm for approx 10 days or until classes are full.

We are a ‘Zero Tolerance’ organisation and expect all our members to abide by our policies.

Members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all others. There will be no discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to, gender, race, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural background or religious beliefs.

You are expected to use correct and proper language at all times and treat others as you yourself would expect to be treated.

All property and surroundings including those which belongs to others must be respected and looked after at all times.

We will not tolerate bullying of any kind to members or the wider public.

We encourage open and friendly discussion and will strive to make your experience of learning as enjoyable as possible. Anything an individual wishes to discuss with Hera or their tutor about themselves will be treated with the utmost confidence.

Anyone who is found to be in breach of the above, may after investigation, be asked to leave the Association.

Urban Botanical established in 2016 with the intention to approach floristry from a fresh perspective, one not bound by rules or code. My background is in Fine Art having graduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone and this influences my approach to floristry, often problem solving in a different manner from the old fashioned or traditional methods of floristry.

The floristry that excites me is different, it is modern and arty. Just like Art, Floristry is subjective and not everyone will like what I like. I am passionate about Environmental issues, how and what I buy effects my global footprint, just like ‘throw away fashion’ cheap supermarket flowers have an impact etc. Sustainability is a particular interest of mine, growing and a more ‘Eco-friendly’ approach are all things I consider in my practice.

In this short course we will explore modern flower arranging techniques as well as some tradional methods, how to make the most of the seasons as well as your own garden. We will cover the elements of floral design while learning about floral styles and movements. The course will be fun and colourful, together we will make things like – a hand tied gift bouquet, wearable flowers – floral jewellery, a spring bowl arrangement, a foraged arrangement and finishing off with a wonderful Dutch Masters inspired exhibtion.

Unlock your inspiration in this course where we explore the relevance of poetry to our world today and learn how to write our own poems!

We’re taking poetry out of its stale settings and into live discussion, creativity, and connection.

No prior poetry reading or creative writing experience required.