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Classes & Programs

FlowerSchool offers a variety of programs, opportunities and classes for every level.  Scroll down to see our

  • Flower Design Classes

  • Event Design Classes

  • Certificate programs.  

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What Sets Us Apart?

Hands-on learning at FlowerSchool provides invaluable skills that simply can't be gained through self-taught methods or online courses.

Beginner & Recreational Classes

Introduction to Design Class

A one time, hands on, Introduction to Design class is for anyone who is looking to make a nice design with premium flowers in a casual and comfortable setting.  These classes are often themed and geared toward beginners even though many experienced florists can be seen amounts the group.  

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Master foliage only arrangements

Beginners to Advanced

FlowerSchool Skills Programs

Skills Programs at FlowerSchool NY are designed for individuals seeking to develop professional-level floral design skills. These programs focus on creating high-quality arrangements and bouquets suitable for a professional setting.

Our Skills Programs are structured to build progressively—each level deepening your technique and understanding. They should be taken in the following order:

Introduction Series → Intermediate Series → Advanced Series

For those looking to accelerate their learning, we offer a 5-Day Intensive that combines both the Introduction and Intermediate Series into one week-long session.

2-Day Introduction to Design Series Dates

  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series {Holiday Edition}
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series {Holiday Edition}
    Dec 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – Dec 17, 2025, 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. This Program will be instructed by Ivan Gilkes!
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 05
    Jan 05, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jan 06, 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.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 23
    Feb 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – Feb 24, 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.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Apr 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – Apr 28, 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.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 13
    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.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 14
    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.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – Oct 20, 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 Dates

  • 3-Day Intermediate Series
    3-Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jan 07
    Jan 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jan 09, 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.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Series
    3-Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 25
    Feb 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – Feb 27, 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.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Series
    3-Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 29
    Apr 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – May 01, 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.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Series
    3-Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    Jul 15, 2026, 10:30 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.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Series
    3-Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 16
    Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 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.
  • 3-Day Intermediate Series
    3-Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 21
    Oct 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – Oct 23, 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.

2-Day Advanced Design Series Dates

  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – Nov 16, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 13
    Jan 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jan 14, 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!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 03
    Mar 03, 2026, 10:30 AM – Mar 04, 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!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 05
    May 05, 2026, 10:30 AM – May 06, 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!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    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!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 22
    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!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – Oct 28, 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 Dates

  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 05
    Jan 05, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jan 09, 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.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 23
    Feb 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – Feb 27, 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.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – May 01, 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.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 13
    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.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 14
    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.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – Oct 23, 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.

Beginners to Advanced

The Weekend Florist

Our Weekend Florist Programs are for working professionals who only have weekend availability. 

We offer our Skills Programs on the weekend throughout the year and are to be taken in sequence:

  • 2-Day Introduction to Design Series

  • 2-Day Intermediate Series 

    • [this program is semi-abbreviated from the weekday 3-day program]

  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series 

Master Florist
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – Nov 16, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!

Beginners to Advanced: All are welcome

Workshops & Professional Development

During the FlowerSchool workshops students are challenged to take their skills way beyond simple "flower in a vase" skills.  Students will simulate REAL LIFE scenarios such as operating a flower shop or designing for a mock client.  

See list of upcoming workshops below

Lewis Miller teaches at FlowerSchool
  • 2025 Fall II Floral Design Program
    2025 Fall II Floral Design Program
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 20
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Program Deposit will reserve your spot and get the ball rolling with your registration. See below for PROGRAM SCHEDULE.
  • 2 Day Large Scale Installation
    2 Day Large Scale Installation
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 03
    Nov 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 04, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Large Scale Installation program is as close to a real life situation as it gets. Expect to hike ladders, work with rigging and make beautiful constructions under the direction of our master craftsman.
  • Woodland Blooms - Introduction to Floral Design
    Woodland Blooms - Introduction to Floral Design
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 04
    Nov 04, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Design class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.
  • Sympathy Flowers
    Sympathy Flowers
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 05
    New York
    Nov 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    In this class students learn the "Art of Sympathy Flowers" by learning about all of the different events that might arise, how to discuss this sensitive topic respectfully while still being able to create a memorable moment that helps work through the stages of planning and comfort the bereaved.
  • Flower Shop Tour
    Flower Shop Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 06
    New York
    Nov 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Come visit NYC's finest flower shops with us. Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC's flower industry.
  • 1 Day Wiring Program
    1 Day Wiring Program
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2025, 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 professional techniques for wiring all types of flowers for corsages, head wreaths and wired cascading bouquets.
  • Woodland Blooms - Introduction to Floral Design
    Woodland Blooms - Introduction to Floral Design
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Design class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.
  • 2-Day Flower Shop Series
    2-Day Flower Shop Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 10
    Nov 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – Nov 11, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • Autumn Glow - Introduction to Floral Design
    Autumn Glow - Introduction to Floral Design
    Nov 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Design class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.
  • 3 Day Wedding Design Series with Meredith Perez
    3 Day Wedding Design Series with Meredith Perez
    Nov 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – Nov 14, 2025, 2:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 3-Day Wedding Design Series is a real life project management experience where each student is tasked with designing a wedding, complete with visuals/moodboards and flowers for a real event. Learn to produce weddings like a professional in this course!

Find Upcoming Workshops

Beginners to Advanced

Event Design Programs

For Florists & Designers looking to up their game, FlowerSchool offers a variety of Event Design Programs.  These programs will run through run-of-show exercises, budgeting, vendor management, florals, details, details and details!

  • 5 Day Certificate in Event Design with FlowerSchool & ILA Penthouse
    5 Day Certificate in Event Design with FlowerSchool & ILA Penthouse
    Dec 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – Dec 12, 2025, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St 7th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Our 30-hour Certificate in Event Design Program is for florists, event planners, caterers, or anyone planning sustainably-minded events. *Note:* this course is 30% lecture and 70% hands-on.
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Beginners

Travel Programs

We love sharing our flowers and design world with you—on the road! Join us for inspiring trips to flower markets, gardens, and design destinations around the world. Visit our Travel Page to learn more and see where we’re going next.

Travel with Flower School
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