In the midst of popular period dramas like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey, floristry was a thriving art.
According to the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, 50 percent more Britons are now proficient in the art. Experts also believe that the rise is due to Covid restrictions which have led to increased time spent at home by Covid-restricted homeowners.
There are currently over 5,000 flower-arranging groups in the UK. Some even have waiting lists.
According to the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies(NAFAS), the number of Britons who have learned the skill grew by 50%. Experts attribute the growth to more people staying in their homes because of Covid restrictions.
Hannah Tipper (38), a Cheltenham science teacher, started flower-arranging because she felt the pressure to teach during lockdown, and at home, for her children.
Last year, the popularity of period dramas like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey saw floristry thrive.
Katherine Kear is the chairman of NAFAS. She said, “People searched for new hobbies while locked down.” While most people stop doing art or craft once they graduate from high school, people suddenly found the time to be creative.
“Growing is a huge hobby, so flower arrangement can be seen as an extension of this.
Hannah Tipper is a 38-year-old Cheltenham scientist teacher who started flower arrangement last term due to ‘the pressures of teaching during lockdown & home learning for children’.
Two-year-old mother said TV dramas were also an inspiration, and added that it was a very peaceful and tranquil hobby. Making something from scratch is a great feeling. Flowers are taken for granted by many people.