Floral Design Classes, Programs & Events
Beginner-friendly classes, structured skill-building programs, professional workshops, and event design education all taught in person at our New York City studio.
Beginner & Recreational Classes
Introduction to Design Class
A one time, hands on, Introduction to Design class is for anyone who is looking to make a nice design with premium flowers in a casual and comfortable setting. These classes are often themed and geared toward beginners even though many experienced florists can be seen amounts the group.
Beginners to Advanced
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.
Our Skills Programs are structured to build progressively—each level deepening your technique and understanding. They should be taken in the following order:
Introduction Series → Intermediate Series → Advanced Series
For those looking to accelerate their learning, we offer a 5-Day Intensive that combines both the Introduction and Intermediate Series into one week-long session.
2-Day Introduction to Design Series
The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series teaches students the elemental technical skills of floral design that professional florists use everyday. These skills focus on correctly using floral tools, time management of working with florals, working with a variety of flower types, as well as the basic structures that all floral arrangements are based upon. As we teach the 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, this series will cover the first three pillars.
3-Day Intermediate Design Series
After learning the basic floristry techniques in the Introduction Series, the Intermediate Series will introduce the next level of floral design skills and techniques as well as introductions into purchasing flowers and building recipes. This course teaches students invaluable skills of sourcing and buying flowers, which sets up students to become higher quality florists. It will also prepare students to create more arrangement styles, including a bridal bouquet and large-scale branch arrangement. This class teaches the rest of the 6 Pillars of Floral Conditioning, commonly used by professional florists.
5-Day Intensive Series
For those looking to accelerate their learning, we offer a 5-Day Intensive that combines both the Introduction and Intermediate Series into one week-long session.
2-Day Advanced Design Series
The Advanced Design Series builds upon the Introduction and Intermediate Series programs teaching students more advanced techniques, 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 floral designers. Students will be taught advanced level techniques and will learn how to differentiate, and create, design styles including organic, classic and modern style. In this series, each student will be responsible for creating a design concept, creating their own color palette for each technique, and selecting flowers to best fit their concept. Guidance is given based on color, texture and scale appropriateness, and new designer mechanic techniques are featured.
Beginners to Advanced: All are welcome
Workshops & Professional Development Programs
FlowerSchool workshops challenge students to take their floral skills to the next level. You’ll tackle real-world scenarios, whether it’s managing a flower shop or designing for a client, gaining hands-on experience that goes far beyond simple arrangements.
Explore upcoming workshops below.
Introduction to Freelance: Conditioning Lab & Professional Skills
These project management programs offer immersive, real-world learning experiences.
Conditioning Lab: A hands-on class focused on flower care, conditioning, and identification. Students work with a wide variety of flowers, learning how to properly process, organize, and account for materials, skills essential for managing multiple projects as a freelance florist.
Professional Skills Program: This program covers the essential operational skills every florist needs, from packing and transporting florals for events to studio organization and workplace safety, including ladder use and working with glass.
Floral Photography & Marketing
In this classroom course, students will learn practical skills of how to capture and market their floral designs in a captivating and impactful manner. From mastering lighting and composition to understanding the nuances of capturing floral details, participants will learn how to elevate their photography practice to new heights.
Wiring Techniques & Methods
This program is a professionally-oriented program for those wanting to learn the techniques for wiring flowers, a skill that is specific to the high-end florists. This technique is useful for making corsages, boutonnières, head wreaths and wired cascading bouquets. Hand-wiring techniques will be demonstrated for specific flower types and then applied to each application.
2-Day Large-Scale Installations Series
The Large-Scale Installation Series is as close to a real life situation as it gets. Expect to hike ladders, work with rigging and make beautiful constructions under the direction of a Floral Design Master. Over four class sessions, students will gain experience designing popular floral installations including: a {1} monumental urn arrangements, {2} an elevated centerpiece design, specifically for events or weddings, {3} a chuppahs or flowering arches, and {4} a hanging floral chandeliers.
Decorations & Sympathy
This class teaches students how to create poignant floral arrangements for a variety of life’s events. This class will empower students to feel prepared to work with clients and produce beautiful pieces for different moments. This class will focus on creating wreaths, aisle runners, mantelpiece designs, as well as sympathy flowers like casket saddles and ceremony pieces. The class will work through how to breach sensitive topics and work through project planning & follow-through. These skills are invaluable for budding florists learning how to take on any design projects that may be outside the box.
Flower Shop Tour
Take a tour of New York City’s Finest flower shops with the FlowerSchool! Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC’s floral industry. From home studios to flower shop/cafes to wholesale vendors, we will see all kinds of stores.
Please note that this program is a tour around New York City to a variety of floral workshops, home studios, and shops in the Chelsea and Tribeca areas. Be prepared for a day of walking as well as a subway ride. Students will not make any arrangements this day.
Flower Shop Series
The Flower Shop Series will take students through the workflow of running a flower shop in a simulated environment. This business management program is intended for students interested in working in a flower shop and learning necessary skills, including wrapping orders for delivery, managing orders and having an authentic flower shop experience. All students will learn to write a business plan to put their ideas in motion. Students will learn these skills through classroom teaching as well as hands-on practice taking & fulfilling orders. If you are interested in working toward a career as a florist, gaining confidence as a florist, or just practice in making professional arrangements, this program is for you.
Wedding Design Series
In this three-day course, students learn the full process of creating the overall floral design for a wedding. Students begin with creating storyboards and proposals for mock clients. They will then purchase florals materials, create a mockup for the event’s designs, and present to the “client.” This is a great opportunity for students to learn event production with specific client requests, budgets, and, of course, flowers. This course is taught by a Wedding Design & Floral Expert that gives students the tools to complete this large-scale project followed by open studio time to create proposals, purchase flowers, develop designs, and finally give a presentation.
This course is the culmination of the classroom portion of the six-week Floral Design Program and acts as a “final project” as each student designs their own wedding look from concept to presentation over three days.
FlowerSchool Specialty Programs
Join us for events and programs outside of those that we offer traditionally. Go abroad with us, explore event design, or learn from the masters!
