FlowerSchool Los Angeles 4-Week Floral Design Program
The Floral Design Program is comprised of multiple modules that focus on critical floral design skills. The curriculum is outlined below, with approximations of the hours required to complete each series. From this specific curriculum, students not only learn the correct skills, but also build confidence in their abilities to find success in the industry.
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UPCOMING SESSION: JANUARY 2026
This 4 week program is the most comprehensive, hands on, floristry and design program available .
Floral Design Program by the numbers
Module 01 - 10 Hours
2-Day Introduction to Design Series
This series of 4 classes over 2 days starts at the very beginning of floral design and teaches the elemental technical skills in floral design.
Module 02 - 15 Hours
3-Day Intermediate Design Series
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.
Module 03 - 6 Hours
Introduction to Freelance & Conditioning Lab
The Conditioning Lab is a simulated design studio experience where students spend the entire day conditioning flowers for up and coming projects. There is no designing in this program, but learning to work as a freelancer.
Module 04 - 10 Hours
2-Day Advanced Design Series
Students will learn advanced and specialized mechanics of arranging that are commonly used for achieving a specific look. Each student will also be responsible for creating a sketch of the concept and design, picking their own color palette.
Module 05 - 6 Hours
Photography & Marketing
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Marketing & Branding 101
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Traditional vs. Content Marketing
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How to Write a Press Release
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Social Media Engagement, Strategic Plan & Vision
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How to make a good photo GREAT
Module 06 - 6 Hours
Floristry for Special Events: Wiring & Ribbons Workshop
This is the space to describe the service and explain how customers or clients can benefit from it. It’s an opportunity to add a short description that includes relevant details, like pricing, duration, location and how to book the service.
Module 07 - 12 Hours
2-Day Large- Scale Installations
This 2-day series focuses on large scale installations for maximum wow. The installations program teaches large scale sculpture with living materials and includes an elevated centerpiece design, large-scale monumental urn, flowering arch and hanging arrangement.
Module 08 - 6 Hours
Sympathy Style & Decor
Don't let this program intimidate you. Making wreaths and sprays are the signature for all florists
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Module 09 - 5 Hours
Decorating with Flowers
Learn how to craft tablescapes, wreaths, garlands, and seasonal floral designs that bring creativity to holidays throughout the year and beauty into events & everyday spaces.
Module 10 - 15 Hours
3 Day Wedding Design Series
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.
ENROLLMENT FORM & POLICY
Registration for all classes is limited to 14 students. Students are advised to register as soon as possible to ensure their enrollment in the Floral Design Program. Registrations are held once the $600 deposit fee is paid and an email confirmation is sent to info@flowerschoolla.com expressing your commitment and agreement to pay full course fee by start of the program. Student will be provided an enrollment agreement, which needs to be signed and returned to secure placement.
No refunds or cancellations are allowed within 7 days of the start of the course. Course dates, times, and agendas are subject to change—students with questions should check with Flower School staff.
Students must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program.
Enrollment Form & Policy
Registration for all classes is limited to 14 students. Students are advised to register as soon as possible to ensure their enrollment in the Floral Design Program. Registrations are held once the $600 deposit fee is paid and an email confirmation is sent to info@flowerschoolla.com expressing your commitment and agreement to pay full course fee by start of the program. Student will be provided an enrollment agreement, which needs to be signed and returned to secure placement.
No refunds or cancellations are allowed within 7 days of the start of the course. Course dates, times, and agendas are subject to change—students with questions should check with Flower School staff.
Students must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program.
TOTAL COST & COURSES
The Floral Design Program is a total cost cost of $6,500 and requires completion of all 10 modules. Classes can also be accrued individually to work toward the total number of required courses. To reserve your spot in an upcoming session, please see upcoming sessions below.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
PAYMENT SCHEDULE & METHODS
The FlowerSchool 4-Week Floral Design Program accepts students on a rolling registration basis. We require that each student submit their paperwork at a minimum of 7 days before the start of the program.
Interval Students
Students who are not able to attend the 4-weeks consecutively will be placed in our interval group. This group will be able to take modules of the program when with schedule permits. They will graduate with the next group of students graduates.
Tuition Refund & Cancellation Policy
A student who cancels within 7 days of signing the enrollment agreement but before instruction begins receives all monies returned with the exception of the non-refundable $600 registration deposit fee.
Thereafter, a student will be liable for:
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The non-refundable registration fee plus
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The cost of any textbooks, supplies accepted plus
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Registration fee liability as of the student’s last date of physical attendance. Liability is determined by the percentage of the program offered to the student.
IF TERMINATION OCCURS THE SCHOOL MAY KEEP:
0 – 15% of the program: 35%
16 – 35% of the program: 66%
36 – 50% of the program: 80%
After 51% of the program:100%
If the school cancels or discontinues its program, the school will make a full refund of all tuition paid for that period.
Payment and Refund Policy
*Students must complete Modules 1-4 in order to be recommended for internship or freelance work with our affiliates.
The FlowerSchool Internship Program
FlowerSchool Los Angeles students who complete the professional training program will be eligible, but not guaranteed, to intern at some of the best flower shops and studios in the area. Many of our students build upon these experiences to open their own shops or secure a full-time employment at an existing studio. FlowerSchool works hard to help our students find real world experiences to continue their floral education and use their skills.
A list of our recent affiliates is below.
The world's top brands have tapped Amelia Posada, award winning floral designer and Founder of Birch and Bone, to brighten their spaces, parties and events with colorful botanical installations. Since launching Birch & Bone in February 2015 she’s become a favorite florist of the artist, celebrity, fashion and maker crowds. Amelia is a native Angeleno, living in North East LA, and working out of her studio in DTLA.
Birch & Bone has been featured in Sunset Magazine,Women's Wear Daily, LA Magazine, & LA Times.
A luxuory florist in Westlake Village. Their signature style is modern yet timeless. Each of their high-end and premium arrangements are customized for their clients’ needs, whether in color or in to suit their individual taste. For decades they have built long-term relationships with their clients as a Westlake Village florist who trust them for quality artistic work.
Best part? Their owner and lead designer is a graduate of FlowerSchool!
Floral Crush is an event floral design studio founded in 2012 by longtime friends and flower lovers, Danielle Gary and Katie Hartman.
They believe florals are the final detail of natural beauty essential for every event!
Their goal is to always exceed expectations by delivering exquisite designs, within budget, in the most efficient and enjoyable manner.
East Olivia is a female-founded and women led floral design studio. Creating gorgeous installations throughout New York City, East Olivia has taken on clients like TikTok, Netflix, Google, Amazon, and many more. Founded by Kelsea Olivia, East Olivia is focused on “building authentic connections with our clients” while crafting stunning floral designs.