Flower arranging is not common here and non-professional courses are hard to find. It is always worth checking with your local church or community centre to see if they have one-off activities. Also, Barcelona International Women's Club (93 204 02 31, www.iwcbarcelona.com) may be worth a look. An interesting alternative is the Bonsaikebana school (93 265 31 54, www.bonsaikebana.com). Ikebana floral art is an ancient Japanese tradition steeped in myth and spirituality. Similar to the philosophy of feng shui, the correct arrangement of flowers is meant to make you feel at peace. For those looking to gain a professional qualification, The Escola d’Art Floral de Catalunya (93 332 95 00 / 93 232 28 99) offers degree and postgraduate training. Try www.emagister.com for general course information.