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Teacher Highlight

Calvert Crary

Calvert Crary is the Executive Director of both FlowerSchool New York and FlowerSchool Los Angeles.

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An internationally recognized instructor and mentor, Calvert has taught programs across the United States, Holland, Mexico and Australia. He hasbeen invited to design tables at the prestigious Orchid Dinner at The Plaza Hotel, spoken to Garden Clubs across America, and served as a judge at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show.

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Calvert has trained and coached thousands of students on how to work in the floral industry with top designers, start new businesses, or reorganize existing floral businesses into thriving careers.

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In addition to his teaching and leadership roles, he is the author of influential books on floral design, including Flower School: A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging, and has co-authored other educational titles such as The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers: What Flowers to Buy, Where to Buy Them, and How to Keep Them Alive Longer. He was featured in The New York Times “Sunday Routine” section this past July, 2025.

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Upcoming Classes with Calvert Crary

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  • Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Tue, May 26
    FlowerSchool NY
    May 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join us for a buying tour of the famous New York Flower District followed by a floral arranging class at FlowerSchool NY
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, May 30
    FlowerSchool NY
    May 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – May 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches the essential technical skills professional florists use every day, from using floral tools and managing time to working with a variety of flowers and foundational arrangement structures.
  • Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Mon, Jun 01
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jun 01, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join us for a buying tour of the famous New York Flower District followed by a floral arranging class at FlowerSchool NY
  • 5-Day Event Design Certification
    5-Day Event Design Certification
    Mon, Jun 08
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jun 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Our Event Design Program combines the magic of floral artistry with the strategy of event production giving you the tools, creativity, and hands-on experience to design immersive, unforgettable events. To note, This course is 30% lecture and 70% hands-on.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 13
    New York
    Jul 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5-Day Intensive Program is the combination of the 2-Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3-Day Intermediate Series.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 13
    New York
    Jul 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jul 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches the essential technical skills professional florists use every day, from using floral tools and managing time to working with a variety of flowers and foundational arrangement structures.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Design Series
    3-Day Intermediate Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    New York
    Jul 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 3-Day Intermediate Series builds on foundational florist skills, teaching professional techniques, flower sourcing, recipe-building, and the final 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, with a guided tour of NYC’s famous flower market.
  • Introduction to Freelance: Conditioning Lab
    Introduction to Freelance: Conditioning Lab
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    New York
    Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This project management program offers students a hands-on experience in flower care, conditioning, and identification while teaching essential project management and freelance skills.
  • Introduction to Freelance: Professional Skills
    Introduction to Freelance: Professional Skills
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    New York
    Jul 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This project management program offers a unique and immersive experience that simulates the world of freelancing in a creative and engaging manner.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    New York
    Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The Advanced Design Series builds upon skills such as color theory, recipe building and, ultimately, developing personal style in floral design. This course gives students the confidence to take their skills to the next level, pushing them to become true florists!
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 14
    New York
    Sep 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – Sep 18, 2026, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5-Day Intensive Program is the combination of the 2-Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3-Day Intermediate Series.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 14
    New York
    Sep 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – Sep 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches the essential technical skills professional florists use every day, from using floral tools and managing time to working with a variety of flowers and foundational arrangement structures.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Design Series
    3-Day Intermediate Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 16
    New York
    Sep 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – Sep 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 3-Day Intermediate Series builds on foundational florist skills, teaching professional techniques, flower sourcing, recipe-building, and the final 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, with a guided tour of NYC’s famous flower market.
  • Introduction to Freelance: Conditioning Lab
    Introduction to Freelance: Conditioning Lab
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 21
    New York
    Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This project management program offers students a hands-on experience in flower care, conditioning, and identification while teaching essential project management and freelance skills.
  • Introduction to Freelance: Professional Skills
    Introduction to Freelance: Professional Skills
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 21
    New York
    Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This project management program offers a unique and immersive experience that simulates the world of freelancing in a creative and engaging manner.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 22
    New York
    Sep 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – Sep 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The Advanced Design Series builds upon skills such as color theory, recipe building and, ultimately, developing personal style in floral design. This course gives students the confidence to take their skills to the next level, pushing them to become true florists!
  • Floral Photography & Marketing 101
    Floral Photography & Marketing 101
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 24
    New York
    Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    In this classroom course, students will learn practical skills of how to capture and market their floral designs in a captivating and impactful manner.
  • 1-Day Wiring Techniques & Methods
    1-Day Wiring Techniques & Methods
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 28
    New York
    Sep 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This program is a professionally-oriented program for those wanting to learn the techniques for wiring flowers, a skill that is specific to the high-end florists.
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