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Classes & Programs

FlowerSchool offers a variety of programs, opportunities and classes for every level.  Scroll down to see our

  •  Flower Design Classes

  • Event Design Classes

  • Certificate programs.  

Hear from students at a recent graduation

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.  

Introduction to Design

Beginners  

Master the single flowers designs

Our Series classes are meant to be taken in a 2 day, 3 day or 5 day series and are more for individuals looking to work more professionally.  These classes can often be challenging and inspiring as they are simulated to be 'real life' floristry.  They are perfect for anyone wishing to become a designer or wanting to work as a designer. 

 

These classes include:

  • 2-Day Introduction Series 

  • 3-Day Intermediate Series 

  • 5-Day Intensive Series and

  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series

Series & Skills Programs

Beginners to Advanced

Master foliage only arrangements

2-Day Introduction to Design Series Dates
(Classes 1-4)

  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Dec 09, 2024, 10:30 AM – Dec 10, 2024, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jan 07, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – Feb 25, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Apr 22, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    May 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 20, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 09, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – Oct 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.

3-Day Intermediate Design Series Dates
(Classes 5-9)

  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – Feb 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    May 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 23, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 12, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 24, 2025, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • Intermediate Series - July 31st - August 2nd
    Intermediate Series - July 31st - August 2nd
    Jul 31, 2024, 9:30 AM – Aug 02, 2024, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5 - 10:30am - 1:00pm Class 6 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Class 7 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Class 8 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Class 9 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Intermediate Series - May 22nd - May 24th
    Intermediate Series - May 22nd - May 24th
    May 22, 2024, 9:30 AM – May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5 - May 22nd: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7 - May 23rd: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • Intermediate Series - April 24th - April 26th
    Intermediate Series - April 24th - April 26th
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 24, 2024, 9:30 AM – Apr 26, 2024, 1:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 9:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jan 15, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 04, 2025, 10:30 AM – Mar 05, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    May 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 29, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 17, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 28, 2025, 10:30 AM – Oct 29, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Advanced Floral Design Series will make a good florist great! Workshop comprehensive color theory skills, design mechanics for unusually sized vases and create works of art! This program will test your skills!

2-Day Advanced Design Series - Classes 10-13

FlowerSchool Advanced Program
FlowerSchool Studio
Asymmetric flower arrangements
Advanced floral design

Our Weekend Florist Program is for working professionals who only have weekend availability.  This three part program contains our popular 2-Day Introduction to Design Series, our 3-Day Intermediate Series and 2-Day Advanced Design Series over three weekends.  See dates in above corresponding sections.  

The Weekend Florist

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Master Florist

For Florists & Designers looking to up their game, FlowerSchool offers a variety of Event Design Programs.  These programs will run through run-of-show exercises, budgeting, vendor management, florals, details, details and details!

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See dates below:

Event Design & Planning Programs

Beginners to Advanced

  • Flower Power Industry Mixer – Featuring Master Event Designer Claudia Hanlin!
    Flower Power Industry Mixer – Featuring Master Event Designer Claudia Hanlin!
    Thu, Apr 18
    New York
    Flower Power Industry Mixer – Featuring Master Event Designer Claudia Hanlin!
    Apr 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    All event-designers (or party lovers!) are welcome to join us in celebration of the top-players in the NYC event-design industry. Enjoy aura photography, tarot card reading, portrait drawing, and of course– PLENTY of flowers!
    Details
  • 5 Day Certificate in Event Design with Master Claudia Hanlin
    5 Day Certificate in Event Design with Master Claudia Hanlin
    Mon, Apr 15
    New York
    5 Day Certificate in Event Design with Master Claudia Hanlin
    Apr 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – Apr 19, 2024, 2:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Our 30-hour Certificate in Event Design Program is for florists, event planners, caterers, or anyone planning sustainably minded an event. *Note:* this course is 30% lecture and 70% hands-on active doing.
    Details

During the  FlowerSchool workshops students are challenged to take their skills way beyond simple "flower in a vase" skills.  Students will simulate REAL LIFE scenarios such as operating a flower shop or designing for a mock client.  

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See list of upcoming workshops below

Workshops & Professional Development

Begginners to Advanced: All are welcome

Lewis Miller teaches at FlowerSchool
  • 3 Day Wedding Design Series - March 20th - 22nd
    3 Day Wedding Design Series - March 20th - 22nd
    Mar 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – Mar 22, 2024, 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The 3-Day Wedding Design Series is a real life project management experience where each student is tasked with designing a wedding, complete with visuals/moodboards and flowers for a real event. Learn to produce weddings like a professional in this course!
  • Sympathy Flowers
    Sympathy Flowers
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    In this class students learn the "Art of Sympathy Flowers" by learning about all of the different events that might arise, how to discuss this sensitive topic respectfully while still being able to create a memorable moment that helps work through the stages of planning and comfort the bereaved.
  • 2 Day Large Scale Installation - March 12th & 13th
    2 Day Large Scale Installation - March 12th & 13th
    Mar 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – Mar 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    The FlowerSchool Large Scale Installation program 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 our master craftsman.
  • 1 Day Wiring Program - Mar 11th
    1 Day Wiring Program - Mar 11th
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This program is a professionally oriented program for those wanting to learn professional techniques for wiring all types of flowers for corsages, head wreaths and wired cascading bouquets.
  • Floral Photography & Marketing 101
    Floral Photography & Marketing 101
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Photographs of floral designs can often be the only record of a beautiful design or concept. In this introductory workshop students will learn the basics of floral photography & marketing.

Workshops

FlowerSchool travels together!  We love sharing our flowers & design world with you all.  Please visit our travel page to learn more. 

Travel Programs

Beginners

Travel with Flower School
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series - Oct 9th
    3 Day Intermediate Series - Oct 9th
    Multiple Dates
    3 Day Intermediate Series - Oct 9th
    Wed, Oct 09
    New York
    Oct 09, 2024, 9:30 AM – Oct 11, 2024, 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 9:30 AM – Oct 11, 2024, 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This series builds on the Introduction to Design Series by making more precise designs, larger scale creations and an introduction to event design. Class 5: 9:30am - 1:00pm Class 6: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 7: 10:30am - 12:30pm Class 8: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class 9: 10:30am - 1:30pm
  • 2024 Fall II - Floral Design Program (Postponed).
    2024 Fall II - Floral Design Program (Postponed).
    Multiple Dates
    2024 Fall II - Floral Design Program (Postponed).
    Mon, Oct 07
    New York
    Oct 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – Nov 11, 2024, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Oct 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – Nov 11, 2024, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Program Deposit will reserve your spot and get the ball rolling with your registration. See below for PROGRAM SCHEDULE.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Oct 7th & Oct 8th
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Oct 7th & Oct 8th
    Multiple Dates
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Oct 7th & Oct 8th
    Mon, Oct 07
    New York
    Oct 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – Oct 08, 2024, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Oct 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – Oct 08, 2024, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Skills Series of 4 classes is heavily steeped in 'technical skills' of a florist. You will learn how to use the tools, how to handle and condition flowers and four of the most popular design styles.
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