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The Weekend Florist 

Interested in floral design classes but can’t commit to weekday programs? The Weekend Florist is designed for the weekend learner, giving you access to professional floral education in a flexible, two-day format.

This certificate-earning program features our signature floral design classes, led by expert instructors and tailored to reflect real techniques used in floral shops, studios, and event work. Across three progressive levels, you’ll build the foundational and technical skills needed to understand how to become a florist or elevate your existing practice.

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Each program is thoughtfully curated into a full weekend of hands-on learning, delivering the same high-quality curriculum as our weekday offerings in a format that fits your schedule. Programs are offered multiple times throughout the year, making it easy to plan your experience.

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Whether you’re exploring a new creative path, expanding your skillset, or taking the first step toward a floral career, The Weekend Florist offers a practical and inspiring way to begin.

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Explore Upcoming Dates

  • 2-Day Intermediate Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Intermediate Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, May 02
    FlowerSchool NY
    May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – May 03, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Intermediate Series builds on foundational florist skills, teaching professional techniques, flower sourcing, recipe-building, and the final 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, with a guided tour of NYC’s famous flower market.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Advanced Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, May 16
    FlowerSchool NY
    May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – May 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The Advanced Design Series builds upon skills such as color theory, recipe building and, ultimately, developing personal style in floral design. This course gives students the confidence to take their skills to the next level, pushing them to become true florists!
  • 1-Day Wedding Design Skills {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    1-Day Wedding Design Skills {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sun, May 24
    FlowerSchool NY
    May 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 1-Day Skills Program is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, May 30
    FlowerSchool NY
    May 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – May 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches the essential technical skills professional florists use every day, from using floral tools and managing time to working with a variety of flowers and foundational arrangement structures.
  • 2-Day Intermediate Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Intermediate Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Jun 13
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Intermediate Series builds on foundational florist skills, teaching professional techniques, flower sourcing, recipe-building, and the final 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, with a guided tour of NYC’s famous flower market.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Advanced Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Jun 27
    FlowerSchool NY
    Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jun 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The Advanced Design Series builds upon skills such as color theory, recipe building and, ultimately, developing personal style in floral design. This course gives students the confidence to take their skills to the next level, pushing them to become true florists!
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Sep 26
    FlowerSchool NY
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches the essential technical skills professional florists use every day, from using floral tools and managing time to working with a variety of flowers and foundational arrangement structures.
  • 2-Day Intermediate Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Intermediate Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Oct 10
    FlowerSchool NY
    Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 2-Day Intermediate Series builds on foundational florist skills, teaching professional techniques, flower sourcing, recipe-building, and the final 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, with a guided tour of NYC’s famous flower market.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Advanced Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Oct 24
    FlowerSchool NY
    Oct 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The Advanced Design Series builds upon skills such as color theory, recipe building and, ultimately, developing personal style in floral design. This course gives students the confidence to take their skills to the next level, pushing them to become true florists!
  • 1-Day Wedding Design Skills {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    1-Day Wedding Design Skills {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Nov 14
    FlowerSchool NY
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    FlowerSchool NY, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 1-Day Skills Program is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and the most popular design styles.
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FlowerSchool Skills Programs 

Skills Programs at FlowerSchool NY are designed for individuals seeking to develop professional-level floral design skills. These programs focus on creating high-quality arrangements and bouquets suitable for a professional setting.
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Our Skills Programs are structured to build progressively with each level deepening your technique and understanding. They should be taken in the following order:
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Introduction Series → Intermediate Series → Advanced Series

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