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Dried flower arrangements are arrangements made from dried flowers, leaves, berries and herbs, quite often other craft items are used such as glitter and small ornaments on wires.

Popularity
Dried flower arranging is a very popular activity with many clubs and classes available throughout the UK, competitions and events also take place throughout the UK.

Location
At home, at church, in the florists, evening classes and clubs, there are many places available to enjoy and learn this wonderful craft.

Age
Dried flower arranging is now becoming very popular with all ages, it was once thought popular as a women's activity alone, however young children under the guidance of adults are now showing an interest.

Ability
A general interest to professional, from small creations to large ornate creations, start small and build your confidence with you materials.

Description
Dried flowers have for many years created a decorative center to the home, church, weddings, funerals or simply as a gift of thanks, birthday or special occasion, use dried flowers, herbs, leaves, berries, ribbons, wires, glitter, material, vases, oasis and other craft items are used to secure and decorate displays. Learn through a friend, a club, class or just experiment with the materials you have a available. Men, women and children now enjoy this rewarding activity.

Dedication
With this activity you get out what you put in, you may decide to keep this hobby to be used at a certain time of year or events, if competing 100% dedication is required.

Potential
Use this activity to simply decorate your own home and enjoy as a hobby, enter competitions at fetes and shows, arrangements are in huge demand so there is potential for a small business working with an activity you enjoy.

Closely Related Activities
Gardening (flowers) 279, Fresh Flower Arranging 260, Ikebana 340,

Cost
From season to season the price of flowers change, keep a check on the local florist for current prices if you are drying your own flowers, though collecting and drying materials from your own garden will keep the costs relativley low, also check out the current craft costs for accessories such as ribbons and wires.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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