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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.

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

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Introduction Series → Intermediate Series → Advanced Series

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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.

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2-Day Introduction to Design Series Dates

  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 19
    New York
    May 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 20, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Mon, Jun 02
    New York
    Jun 02, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 03, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Mon, Jul 28
    New York
    Jul 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jul 29, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 08
    New York
    Sep 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 09, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 20
    New York
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – Oct 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.

3-Day Intermediate Design Series Dates

  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Wed, Jun 04
    New York
    Jun 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 06, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design.
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Wed, Jul 30
    New York
    Jul 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 01, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design.
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 10
    New York
    Sep 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 12, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 22
    New York
    Oct 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 24, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm

2-Day Advanced Design Series Dates

  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 10
    New York
    Jun 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 11, 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 - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, Jun 21
    New York
    Jun 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 22, 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
    Tue, Aug 05
    New York
    Aug 05, 2025, 10:30 AM – Aug 06, 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, Sep 16
    New York
    Sep 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 17, 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, Oct 28
    New York
    Oct 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – Oct 29, 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!

5-Day Intensive Series Dates

  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 02
    New York
    Jun 02, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 06, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day 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
    Mon, Jul 28
    New York
    Jul 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – Aug 01, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day 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 08
    New York
    Sep 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 12, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day 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 20
    New York
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – Oct 24, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day 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. 

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

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  • 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
  • 1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST
    1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, May 17
    New York
    May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 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.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, Jun 21
    New York
    Jun 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 22, 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.  

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See list of upcoming workshops below

Lewis Miller teaches at FlowerSchool
  • 2025 Spring II Floral Design Program
    2025 Spring II Floral Design Program
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    New York
    Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 29, 2025, 3:00 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
    Tue, May 06
    New York
    May 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 07, 2025, 5:00 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.
  • Peony Love - Introduction to Floral Design
    Peony Love - Introduction to Floral Design
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 06
    New York
    May 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Design class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.
  • Decorations & Sympathy Flowers
    Decorations & Sympathy Flowers
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 08
    New York
    May 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 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
    Fri, May 09
    New York
    May 09, 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.
  • Brunch, Bouquets, & Soulful Sounds
    Brunch, Bouquets, & Soulful Sounds
    Sun, May 11
    New York
    May 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH A LUXURIOUS NYC BRUNCH EXPERIENCE! 💐✨
  • 2-Day Flower Shop Series
    2-Day Flower Shop Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 12
    New York
    May 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 13, 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.
  • 3 Day Wedding Design Series with Meredith Perez
    3 Day Wedding Design Series with Meredith Perez
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 14
    New York
    May 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 16, 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!
  • 1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST
    1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, May 17
    New York
    May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 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.
  • Orchid Garden - Introduction to Horticulture Class
    Orchid Garden - Introduction to Horticulture Class
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    New York
    May 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Horticulture class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.

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!

  • 3-Week Event Design Intensive
    3-Week Event Design Intensive
    Mon, Jun 02
    New York
    Jun 02, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 20, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St 7th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 80-Hour Event Design Intensive is crafted for florists, caterers, event planners, and creative spirits who dream of designing immersive, one-of-a-kind events.
  • 5 Day Certificate in Event Design with FlowerSchool & ILA Penthouse
    5 Day Certificate in Event Design with FlowerSchool & ILA Penthouse
    Mon, Jun 16
    New York
    Jun 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 20, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 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 an event. *Note:* this course is 30% lecture and 70% hands-on active doing.

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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