2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}

This Weekend Florist Program is our signature Introduction to Design Program offered over the weekend.  This certificate bearing program is perfect for those who would like to learn professional floristry skills if they have week day commitments and can't make our regularly scheduled program.  

The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches students the elemental technical skills of floral design that professional florists use everyday. These skills focus on correctly using floral tools, time management of working with florals, working with a variety of flower types, as well as the basic structures that all floral arrangements are based upon. As we teach the 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, this series will cover the first three pillars. 

Over this two-day class, students will make four floral arrangements that make use of a variety of flower types and design styles including: {1} using hard-stemmed flowers, like hydrangeas and roses, {2} using soft-stemmed flowers, like tulips or calla lilies, {3} creating a centerpiece vase arrangement with a variety of flowers, and {4} building a hand-tied bouquet in the palm.

101 Introduction to Design is a prerequisite program to more advanced programming.

About the Instructor, Courtney Bowden:

With 11 years of floral design experience spanning four major U.S. markets, New York City, Washington D.C., Denver, and Charlotte, Courtney Bowden recently launched her own venture, August Company, bringing luxe floral experiences to high-end hotels and discerning clients across NYC. Passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of designers, she champions formal floral design education as the key to a thriving career. When she’s not crafting stunning arrangements, you’ll find her fueled by cappuccinos, snacking on pints of cherry tomatoes, and grooving to a good 80s new wave playlist.

What you can expect:

• 2 Days of Class, split over 4 sessions (allowing a  lunch break each day)

• Hands-On lessons, taught by a Floral Design Expert

• Creating four arrangements created using premium seasonal flowers

• Tuition will include all materials including flowers, tools, and handbook.

What you will learn:

• The basic techniques of floral design

• Basic flower conditioning & handling, allowing your flowers last their longest & best

• Tips & Tricks to improve professionalism and time management

• Techniques and design skills made for both vase and bouquet arrangements (and what makes these two different!)

Class Schedule:

Day 1 (Saturday): 10:30am - 4:00pm

Day 2 (Sunday): 10:30am - 4:00pm