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Weekend Florist Classes​

The Weekend Florist Program at FlowerSchool NY is our signature hands-on floral curriculum designed specifically for people who love flowers but work during the week. Over three levels of skills programs, our Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced Design, you’ll build real technical skills used by professional florists in shops, studios, and event settings. 

 

These certificate-bearing program are ideal for anyone looking to learn professional floristry without the constraints of a weekday schedule.

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Whether you’re:

  • a working professional with weekday commitments

  • a creative looking to expand your skillset

  • dreaming of starting your own floral business

  • or visiting NYC for a hands-on floral experience

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…the Weekend Florist Program is designed for you.

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Explore Upcoming Dates

  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Mar 14
    FlowerSchool NY
    Mar 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – Mar 15, 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 Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series {WEEKEND FLORIST}
    Sat, Apr 11
    FlowerSchool NY
    Apr 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – Apr 12, 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, 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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