Fall Weekend Florist Bundle {Intro, Intermediate, & Advanced Series}

This ticket gives you access to our Fall Weekend Florist Series

(THREE SEPERATE WEEKENDS OF PROGRAMMING)

This Weekend Florist Program is our signature Introduction to Design Program offered over the weekend. 

These certificate bearing programs are 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.  

2-Day Introduction to Design Series (Saturday, September 26th - Sunday, September 27th)

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.

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): 9:00am - 3:00pm

2-Day Intermediate Design Series (Saturday, October 10th - Sunday, October 11th)

After learning the basic floristry techniques in the Introduction Series, the Intermediate Series will introduce the next level of floral design skills and techniques as well as introductions into purchasing flowers and building recipes. This course teaches students invaluable skills of sourcing and buying flowers, which sets up students to become higher quality florists. It will also prepare students to create more arrangement styles, including a bridal bouquet and large-scale branch arrangement. This class teaches the rest of the 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, commonly used by professional florists.

Over the course of two days, students in this program can expect to make four flower arrangements as well as take a guided tour of the famous NYC flower market on 28th Street. Lessons will cover {1} how to buy flowers like a pro at the wholesale market, {2} experimenting with color by designing a monochromatic design, {3} building a hand-tied wedding bouquet, and {4} venturing into large-scale designs with branch arrangements.

What you can expect:

• 2 Days of Class, split over 4 sessions (allowing 1 hour lunch break each day)

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

• A variety of four arrangements & bouquets using premium flowers, ranging from  vase arrangements, hand-tied bouquets, and large-scale designs

• Floral aprons, tools, and other supplies will be provided for use during this program. Please note that personal sets of supplies to take home are only included with enrollment in our 2-Day Introduction to Design Series.

What you will learn:

• Workflow skills and advanced conditioning practices

• How to navigate and understand wholesale buying platforms like a florist

• Purchasing practices using by professionals

• Intermediate floral design skills 

Class Schedule:

Day 1 (Saturday): 9:00am - 4:00pm

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

2-Day Advanced Design Series (Saturday, October 24th - Sunday, October 25th)

The Advanced Design Series builds upon the Introduction and Intermediate Series programs teaching students more advanced techniques, 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 floral designers. Students will be taught advanced level techniques and will learn how to differentiate, and create, design styles including organic, classic and modern style. In this series, each student will be responsible for creating a design concept, creating their own color palette for each technique, and selecting flowers to best fit their concept. Guidance is given based on color, texture and scale appropriateness, and new designer mechanic techniques are featured. 

In this program, students can expect to {1} build arrangements in new vessels like compotes, {2} designing modern designs aimed at corporate clients, {3} elevating arrangements through vessels, and {4} further their exploration into shape by playing with asymmetrical designs. This Advanced Series program will also give students a chance to begin building their own recipes and delve into learning how to price arrangements.

What you can expect:

• 2 Days of Class, split over 4 sessions (allowing 1 hour lunch break each day)

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

• Open Studio time to work on projects with more independence

• A variety of four  arrangements created using premium season flowers

• Floral aprons, tools, and other supplies will be provided for use during this program. Please note that personal sets of supplies to take home are only included with enrollment in our 2-Day Introduction to Design Series.

What you will learn:

• Advanced industry skills for floral care and arranging styles

• High-end design styles using untraditional vases, like compotes and urns

• Working with added elements like fruits, vegetables, and unique flowers

• Arranging techniques focused on color theory and recipe building

Program Schedule:

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

• Day 2 (Sunday): 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Your Instructors

Courtney Bowden, Introduction to Design Series

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.

Jessi Owens, Intermediate & Advanced Design Series

Jessi has been a FlowerSchool's gem for years.  Truly a professional in all things beautiful, Jessi uses her ample experience in Event and Floral Design to make each class special. A class with Jessi is never a class to miss out on!