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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
    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.
  • Introduction to Design: Harvest Hues featuring Fall Foliage
    Introduction to Design: Harvest Hues featuring Fall Foliage
    Tue, Oct 13
    FlowerSchool NY
    Oct 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Celebrate the rich colors and textures of autumn in our Introduction to Design: Harvest Hues featuring Fall Foliage class. Create a lush seasonal arrangement showcasing vibrant fall foliage, berries, and the best blooms of the harvest season.
  • Introduction to Design: Autumn Botanicals Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Introduction to Design: Autumn Botanicals Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Mon, Oct 26
    FlowerSchool NY
    Oct 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Embrace the beauty of the season in our Introduction to Design: Autumn Botanicals Hand-Tied Bouquet class. Create a naturally styled bouquet featuring rich autumn blooms, colorful foliage, and textural botanicals inspired by the changing landscape.
  • Introduction to Design: Autumn Botanicals Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Introduction to Design: Autumn Botanicals Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Sun, Nov 08
    FlowerSchool NY
    Nov 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Embrace the beauty of the season in our Introduction to Design: Autumn Botanicals Hand-Tied Bouquet class. Create a naturally styled bouquet featuring rich autumn blooms, colorful foliage, and textural botanicals inspired by the changing landscape.
  • Introduction to Floral Design: Texture Play Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Introduction to Floral Design: Texture Play Hand-Tied Bouquet
    Tue, Nov 17
    FlowerSchool NY
    Nov 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Explore the art of creating movement and dimension in our Introduction to Floral Design: Texture Play Hand-Tied Bouquet class. Design a naturally styled hand-tied bouquet using an exciting mix of textural blooms, foliage, and seasonal accents.
  • Creative & Seasonal Wreath Workshop with Ivan Gilkes
    Creative & Seasonal Wreath Workshop with Ivan Gilkes
    Wed, Dec 02
    FlowerSchool NY
    Dec 02, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join us in this hands-on creative workshop where you’ll explore dried botanicals, expressive ribbon, and natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind seasonal grapevine wreath designed to last.
  • Creative & Seasonal Wreath Workshop with Ivan Gilkes
    Creative & Seasonal Wreath Workshop with Ivan Gilkes
    Tue, Dec 08
    FlowerSchool NY
    Dec 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Join us in this hands-on creative workshop where you’ll explore dried botanicals, expressive ribbon, and natural materials to create a one-of-a-kind seasonal grapevine wreath designed to last.
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