Floral Design Program Curriculum The comprehensive Floral Design Program course requirements. The Floral Design Program is comprised of multiple series and individual classes that focus on subject matter that is critical to succeeding in the floral design industry. The curriculum is outlined below, with approximations of the hours required to complete each series. From this […]
The Conditioning Lab is a simulated design studio experience where students spend the entire day conditioning flowers for up and coming projects. Students will learn the best workflow to process flowers including how to check-in materials, how to prep containers and condition different varieties of flowers depending on their needs and time of use. * […]
The Advanced Design Series follows the Introduction and Intermediate Series programs where students learn more advanced techniques such as color theory, recipe building and ultimately begin to develop their own style of floral design. This is where students become designers and ultimately gain the confidence needed to call yourself a floral designer. This program focuses […]
The In-Person Beginners Open Studio class is for people interested in floral design who want to try working with flowers and learn some very helpful tips and tricks. This studio class provides the opportunity to create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning professional design basics. This is a great way to introduce yourself to FlowerSchool […]
Photographs of floral designs can often be the only record of a beautiful design or concept. In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of floral photography & content marketing. Students will learn the essential skills to improve their photography practice and how to better market, generate a brand and reach out to your […]
Learn the best wiring practices for the wedding market including hair crowns, boutonnieres, corsages and a cascading bridal bouquet. Class 14: Wiring Flowers for Head Wreaths, Boutonnieres & Corsages (10:00am – 1:00pm) In this class, students learn how to choose flowers for boutonnieres, head wreaths and corsages based on longevity and appropriateness for each application. […]
Class 16: Monumental Urn Arrangements In this class, students will learn how to decorate a ceremony site with large-scale, 180-degree arrangements. After a short discussion on vessel choice and scale of arrangements, the instructor will demonstrate how to prep a large-scale container with chicken wire, and create a three-sided arrangement that is structurally balanced, 3-6 […]
The In-Person Beginners Open Studio class is for people interested in floral design who want to try working with flowers and learn some very helpful tips and tricks. This studio class provides the opportunity to create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning professional design basics. This is a great way to introduce yourself to FlowerSchool […]
In this class, students will work through the stages of planning a funeral using flowers as the medium to soothe and comfort the bereaved. Reviewing funeral traditions and treatments from around the world, this class will focus on the meaning of sympathy flowers in a non-cliched approach demonstrating how flowers can send a powerful message […]
The ‘Weekend Florist’ is comprised of the most popular classes from FlowerSchool’s famed Floral Design Program–the Introductory Series, the Intermediate Series and the Advanced Design Series–taught in three, 2-day weekend sessions. Students who take all three series will receive a discount, bringing the total cost from $3,550 to $3,195 and will receive a Certificate of Floristry Skills […]
Welcome to the Flower Shop Series! This two-day series will take students through the workflow of running and owning a flower shop in a simulated environment. Our production management program is intended for students who are interested in working in a flower shop, wrapping orders beautifully for delivery, managing workflows and having an authentic flower […]
The In-Person Beginners Open Studio class is for people interested in floral design who want to try working with flowers and learn some very helpful tips and tricks. This studio class provides the opportunity to create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning professional design basics. This is a great way to introduce yourself to FlowerSchool […]
In this three-day course, students learn the full process of creating the overall floral design for a wedding. Students begin with creating storyboards, receive instruction in conducting consultations and creating proposals, how to purchase floral product and finally, creating the mock-execution of the event’s designs. Each student is required to develop their own wedding floral […]
Our most popular Foundation Level course, for people wishing to become florists, is the 5-Day Intensive Series. This series of classes combines both the Introductory and Intermediate classes into a one-week course that makes up Classes 1-9. This series gives the student a mastery of nine different designs, as well as a buying trip to […]
Floral Design Program Curriculum The comprehensive Floral Design Program course requirements. The Floral Design Program is comprised of multiple series and individual classes that focus on subject matter that is critical to succeeding in the floral design industry. The curriculum is outlined below, with approximations of the hours required to complete each series. From this […]
This series of classes is intended for beginning-level students who have an interest in learning foundation level skills in floral design. WHAT"S INCLUDED Skills Include: how to correctly handle and care for flowers how to use a floral knife and clippers conditioning of flowers for optimal vase-life longevity industry best practices & techniques how to […]
The In-Person Beginners Open Studio class is for people interested in floral design who want to try working with flowers and learn some very helpful tips and tricks. This studio class provides the opportunity to create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning professional design basics. This is a great way to introduce yourself to FlowerSchool […]
After learning the basic floristry techniques in the Introduction Series, the Intermediate Series will introduce the next level of floral design skills and techniques including purchasing flowers and building recipes. The prerequisite for this program is the Introduction Series. Students will be expected to have a basic knowledge of floral design and floristry skills such […]
Santa Ynez Floral Retreat: March 27 - 29, 2023Led by Tara Sandonato of FlowerSchool and Toby Kassoy of Lilla Bello WHAT'S INCLUDED Monday, March 27th:Students will arrive at 10:00 AM by shuttle* at the Lilla Bello. Here, we will get to meet each other & discuss our itinerary for the next few days, create a design […]
The Conditioning Lab is a simulated design studio experience where students spend the entire day conditioning flowers for up and coming projects. Students will learn the best workflow to process flowers including how to check-in materials, how to prep containers and condition different varieties of flowers depending on their needs and time of use. * […]
The Advanced Design Series follows the Introduction and Intermediate Series programs where students learn more advanced techniques such as color theory, recipe building and ultimately begin to develop their own style of floral design. This is where students become designers and ultimately gain the confidence needed to call yourself a floral designer. This program focuses […]
Photographs of floral designs can often be the only record of a beautiful design or concept. In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of floral photography & content marketing. Students will learn the essential skills to improve their photography practice and how to better market, generate a brand and reach out to your […]
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, FlowerSchool LA is one of the most celebrated Floral Design School in the world. FlowerSchool is the place to begin your floral education and exploration into the world.
