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Beginner Classes: Introduction to Floral Design & Basic Skills

Our Introduction to Floral Design classes are the best way to experience flowers and design as a beginner or spend time learning things with friends.  We use only the most spectacular floral specimens in our works and follow different design themes in each class.

These classes are built for fun and for all levels.  All materials are included.

Beginner Class Calendar

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Blossoming Branches: Hand-Tied Arrangement Class
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Artful Amaryllis: Introduction to Design Class
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Winter's Palette: Introduction to Design Class
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Beginner Class List

  • Blossoming Branches: Hand-Tied Arrangement Class
    Blossoming Branches: Hand-Tied Arrangement Class
    Tue, Jan 06
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 06, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Discover the art of creating an elegant hand-tied bouquet using fresh spring branches while building core floral design skills.
  • Artful Amaryllis: Introduction to Design Class
    Artful Amaryllis: Introduction to Design Class
    Thu, Jan 08
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Celebrate the season with amaryllis magic in a vase in a perfect class for beginners.
  • Winter's Palette: Introduction to Design Class
    Winter's Palette: Introduction to Design Class
    Sat, Jan 10
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Design in the perfect winter palette of the designer's choice in a perfect class for beginners.
  • Luscious Ranunculus: Introduction to Design Class
    Luscious Ranunculus: Introduction to Design Class
    Tue, Jan 13
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Discover the joy of ranunculus in this playful beginner workshop! Learn how to handle, prep, and arrange these delicate, ruffled blooms into a charming arrangement.
  • From Field to Vase: Navigating the Global & Local Flower Landscape with Jessica Balnaves of Flower Aggregate
    From Field to Vase: Navigating the Global & Local Flower Landscape with Jessica Balnaves of Flower Aggregate
    Thu, Jan 15
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join us for an insightful talk in partnership with Jessica Balnaves of Flower Aggregate, a wholesale and retail cut flower marketplace in Brooklyn specializing in regionally grown and responsibly-sourced flowers.
  • January Glow: Introduction to Design Class
    January Glow: Introduction to Design Class
    Thu, Jan 22
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Create an arrangement using designer's choice of blooms perfect for the season. This class is ideal for beginner florists! Design in the perfect winter palette of the designer's choice in a perfect class for beginners.
  • Flower Shop Tour
    Flower Shop Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jan 23
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Take a tour of New York City’s Finest flower shops with the FlowerSchool! Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC’s floral industry.
  • Luscious Ranunculus: Introduction to Design Class
    Luscious Ranunculus: Introduction to Design Class
    Sat, Jan 24
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Discover the joy of ranunculus in this playful beginner workshop! Learn how to handle, prep, and arrange these delicate, ruffled blooms into a charming arrangement.
  • Winter's Palette: Introduction to Design Class
    Winter's Palette: Introduction to Design Class
    Tue, Jan 27
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Design in the perfect winter palette of the designer's choice in a perfect class for beginners.
  • The Art of the Table: Tablescaping Design Workshop with Jessi Owens
    The Art of the Table: Tablescaping Design Workshop with Jessi Owens
    Sat, Jan 31
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jan 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join us for a hands-on, design-driven tablescaping class where we’ll break down exactly what makes a dinner table feel elevated, welcoming, and unforgettable.
  • Petal & Paint Two-Part Workshop! {FEB. 2 & 9 TWO-CLASS PROGRAM}
    Petal & Paint Two-Part Workshop! {FEB. 2 & 9 TWO-CLASS PROGRAM}
    Mon, Feb 02
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join FlowerSchool NY and Nantucket-based ceramicist Marina Caspe (@claycrew.__) for a two part program! Paint a handcrafted vase in the first class and return the next week to fill your vase with a beautiful arrangement!
  • Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Tue, Feb 03
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 03, 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
  • February Flair: Introduction to Design Class
    February Flair: Introduction to Design Class
    Wed, Feb 04
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Create an arrangement using designer's choice of blooms perfect for the season. This class is ideal for beginner florists! Design in the perfect winter palette of the designer's choice in a perfect class for beginners.
  • Game Day Blooms: Introduction to Design Class
    Game Day Blooms: Introduction to Design Class
    Sat, Feb 07
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Celebrate your Super Bowl pick with flowers! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll craft your own arrangement inspired by your team’s colors.
  • Roses and Rosé: Introduction to Design Class
    Roses and Rosé: Introduction to Design Class
    Tue, Feb 10
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Sip, unwind, and get creative! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll design a stunning arrangement featuring lush, seasonal roses while enjoying a complimentary glass of rosé.
  • Valentine’s Day: Introduction To Floral Design
    Valentine’s Day: Introduction To Floral Design
    Thu, Feb 12
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This special St. Valentine’s Day Introduction To Floral Design will focus on romance and roses. Wine, chocolate and cocktails will be available for guests.
  • Roses and Rosé: Introduction to Design Class
    Roses and Rosé: Introduction to Design Class
    Sat, Feb 14
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Sip, unwind, and get creative! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll design a stunning arrangement featuring lush, seasonal roses while enjoying a complimentary glass of rosé.
  • Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Stem to Studio: Flower Buying Trip + Design Class
    Tue, Feb 17
    FlowerSchool NY
    Feb 17, 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
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