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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: Local Blooms
    Introduction to Design: Local Blooms
    Tue, Jun 23
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jun 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Celebrate locally grown flowers in this beginner-friendly design class. Learn the foundations of floral design while working with fresh, seasonal blooms sourced from regional farms.
  • Introduction to Design: Fresh Picked Blooms
    Introduction to Design: Fresh Picked Blooms
    Tue, Jul 07
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jul 07, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Enjoy the charm of a garden-inspired arrangement full of fresh seasonal blooms and natural texture. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn foundational floral design techniques while creating an effortlessly gathered centerpiece.
  • Introduction to Design: Meadow Mood Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Introduction to Design: Meadow Mood Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Tue, Sep 08
    FlowerSchool NY
    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
    Tue, Sep 15
    FlowerSchool NY
    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
    Mon, Sep 28
    FlowerSchool NY
    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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