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Teacher Highlight

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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Upcoming Classes with Ivan Gilkes

Join Ivan at FlowerSchool for a memorable class! 

  • Introduction to Design: Meadow Mood Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Introduction to Design: Meadow Mood Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Sep 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Embrace the wild beauty of a summer meadow with an airy hand-tied bouquet full of movement, texture, and seasonal blooms. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn spiral bouquet techniques while creating a naturally gathered design.
  • Introduction to Design: Early Fall Hues
    Introduction to Design: Early Fall Hues
    Sep 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Welcome the start of autumn with a rich mix of seasonal blooms in warm, earthy tones. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn foundational floral design techniques while creating a cozy, fall-inspired arrangement.
  • Introduction to Design: Early Fall Hues
    Introduction to Design: Early Fall Hues
    Sep 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Welcome the start of autumn with a rich mix of seasonal blooms in warm, earthy tones. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn foundational floral design techniques while creating a cozy, fall-inspired arrangement.
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