Introduction to Design: Local Blooms

Join us for our Introduction to Design: Local Blooms Class! In collaboration with Flower Aggregate, this hands-on workshop features a curated selection of locally grown, seasonal flowers sourced directly from regional farms. You’ll learn the fundamentals of floral design while creating a beautiful vase arrangement that highlights the natural character, texture, and movement of fresh, local blooms. Perfect for beginners, this class will guide you through balance, composition, and seasonal styling while supporting sustainable, farm-to-table floristry. 🌿🌸

About the Instructor: Ivan Gilkes

Ivan Gilkes is a Brooklyn-based floral designer and creative director who brings a sculptural, story-driven approach to every arrangement. After years designing weddings, events, and installations for clients like Google, HBO, Meta, and Rolex, he founded floralstud.io to explore the emotional and architectural sides of floral design. Ivan’s teaching blends curiosity, intuition, and design storytelling—always with an emphasis on how flowers make us feel as much as how they look.

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Introduction to Floral Design is ideal for anyone curious about floral arranging, whether you’re a beginner or just want to pick up some professional tips and tricks. In this hands-on studio class, you’ll create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning the fundamentals of floral design.

It’s the perfect way to experience FlowerSchool New York and step into the world of floral design!

In this class, students will:

🪷 Learn helpful tips and tricks to elevate home arrangements

🪻 Work with fresh, seasonal blooms and a glass vase

💐 Take home an arrangement sized for a coffee table or centerpiece

🛍️ Receive your design in a shopping bag for easy transport

Please note: The arrangement pictured is for inspiration—varieties, color palettes, and final designs will vary by class. Flowers are purchased the week of each session, so specific flowers and colors cannot be guaranteed.