Edited update: Although our experience wasn’t great, the customer service team acknowledged that the workshop didn’t meet expectations. They addressed the issue by dressing the wreaths appropriately to better reflect the cost of the workshop and followed up by offering a free workshop in the new year, which I think is commendable, which is very much appreciated
– Extremely Disappointing and Not Worth the £75
I attended the wreath-making workshop at Memento Flower Shop and can honestly say it was nowhere near value for money. For £75, I expected quality materials and professional guidance. Instead, the wreath base was already pre-made, and the only foliage provided was eucalyptus, along with a tiny bag containing a few dried orange slices whole oranges and cones. No berries, no festive colours, nothing to justify the price.
The session was dragged out to over 2 hours with poor coordination. Had it not been for people who’d attended previous workshops and knew what to do, the whole thing would have completely fallen apart.
Even worse, two people cut their fingers during the workshop, and the “coordinator” clearly had no idea how to handle it. They panicked, handed out blue roll, and then had to ring someone to bring plasters. A basic first aid kit and accident book are legal requirements for paid public events, which made me seriously question whether they even have proper public liability insurance.
The facilities were absolutely unacceptable. Not the nice flower shop that was initially advertised. The toilets were a health hazard, with no working lights—people had to use torches just to see. The door wouldn’t even close properly.
Overall, this workshop felt like nothing more than a cash grab with zero professionalism, zero preparation, and zero value for money. I left feeling completely disgusted and disappointed. I would not recommend this to anyone.