FlowerSchool Miami: Day 1 Introduction to Design Series

This ticket is for Day 1 of the Introduction to Design Series only. Click here for the full 2-day series.

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. 

Day 1: Mastering the Vase Arrangement

The first day focuses on working with hard-stemmed flowers and mastering the fundamentals of vase arrangements. Students will create two designs:

Rose Twist

Working with hard-stemmed flowers like roses, students will learn how to build structure, create movement, and develop a balanced arrangement.

Garden Party Arrangement

Students will bring together a variety of flowers to create a lush centerpiece vase arrangement, applying the techniques and principles introduced throughout the day.

About the Instructor: Calvert Crary, Executive Director of FlowerSchool NY & LA

An internationally recognized instructor and mentor, Calvert has taught programs across the United States, Holland, Mexico and Australia. He has been invited to design tables at the prestigious Orchid Dinner at The Plaza Hotel, spoken to Garden Clubs across America, and served as a judge at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. Calvert has trained and coached thousands of students on how to work in the floral industry with top designers, start new businesses, or reorganize existing floral businesses into thriving careers.

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In addition to his teaching and leadership roles, he is the author of influential books on floral design, including Flower School: A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging, and has co-authored The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers. He was featured in The New York Times “Sunday Routine” section in July 2025.

What you can expect:

• 1 Day of Class with a morning and afternoon session

• Hands-On lessons, taught by a floral design expert Calvert Crary

• Creating two arrangements 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

Please note: start and end times are subject to change when venue is confirmed.