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Beginners to Advanced

The Weekend Florist

Our Weekend Florist Programs are for working professionals who only have weekend availability. 

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We offer our Skills Programs on the weekend throughout the year and are to be taken in sequence:

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  • 2-Day Introduction to Design Series

  • 2-Day Intermediate Series 

    • ​[this program is semi-abbreviated from the weekday 3-day program]

  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series 

Master Florist
  • 2 Day Intermediate Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2 Day Intermediate Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, May 03
    New York
    May 03, 2025, 9:30 AM – May 04, 2025, 4:00 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.
  • 1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST
    1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, May 17
    New York
    May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 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.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, Jun 21
    New York
    Jun 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 22, 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!

Learn About our
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.  

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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.  

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Master foliage only arrangements

Beginners to Advanced

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—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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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.

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2-Day Introduction to Design Series Dates

  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    New York
    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
    Mon, May 19
    New York
    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
    Mon, Sep 08
    New York
    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
    Mon, Oct 20
    New York
    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

  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 23
    New York
    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.
  • 2 Day Intermediate Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2 Day Intermediate Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, May 03
    New York
    May 03, 2025, 9:30 AM – May 04, 2025, 4:00 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.
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Wed, Jun 04
    New York
    Jun 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 06, 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.
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 10
    New York
    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
    Wed, Oct 22
    New York
    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

2-Day Advanced Design Series Dates

  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 29
    New York
    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
    Tue, Jun 10
    New York
    Jun 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 11, 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 - WEEKEND FLORIST
    2-Day Advanced Design Series - WEEKEND FLORIST
    Sat, Jun 21
    New York
    Jun 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 22, 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
    Tue, Sep 16
    New York
    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
    Tue, Oct 28
    New York
    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!

5-Day Intensive Series Dates

  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    New York
    Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Apr 25, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day program is the combination of the 2 Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3 Day Intermediate Series.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 02
    New York
    Jun 02, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 06, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day program is the combination of the 2 Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3 Day Intermediate Series.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 08
    New York
    Sep 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 12, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day program is the combination of the 2 Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3 Day Intermediate Series.
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 20
    New York
    Oct 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – Oct 24, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day program is the combination of the 2 Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3 Day Intermediate Series.

Beginners to Advanced: All are welcome

Workshops & Professional Development

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

Lewis Miller teaches at FlowerSchool
  • 5-Day Intensive Series
    5-Day Intensive Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    New York
    Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – Apr 25, 2025, 1:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This 5 Day program is the combination of the 2 Day Introduction to Design Series and the 3 Day Intermediate Series.
  • 2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    2-Day Introduction To Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    New York
    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.
  • 2025 Spring II Floral Design Program
    2025 Spring II Floral Design Program
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 21
    New York
    Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 29, 2025, 3:00 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.
  • Art in Bloom: Master Class - Takaya Sato
    Art in Bloom: Master Class - Takaya Sato
    Tue, Apr 22
    New York
    Apr 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Our Art in Bloom: Master Class Series with Takaya Sato, inspired by Ayako Rokkaku. Wine & light bites provided!
  • 3 Day Intermediate Series
    3 Day Intermediate Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 23
    New York
    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.
  • Orchid Garden - Introduction to Horticulture Class
    Orchid Garden - Introduction to Horticulture Class
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 23
    New York
    Apr 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Horticulture class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.
  • A Celebration of Spring Pastels - Introduction to Floral Design
    A Celebration of Spring Pastels - Introduction to Floral Design
    Sat, Apr 26
    New York
    Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This Introduction To Design class is a one-time recreation class appropriate to all beginners.
  • Introduction to Freelancing - Conditioning Lab
    Introduction to Freelancing - Conditioning Lab
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 28
    New York
    Apr 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This project management program is an introduction to freelancing. Flowers from several different sectors will arrive at the studio and they will have to be conditioned, organized and accounted for.
  • Introduction to Freelancing For Professionals
    Introduction to Freelancing For Professionals
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 28
    New York
    Apr 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    This project management program is an introduction to freelancing. When taking this program, plus one Introduction to Design Class, you will unlock a Level 1 Badge.
  • 2-Day Advanced Design Series
    2-Day Advanced Design Series
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 29
    New York
    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!

Find Upcoming Workshops

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: No Dates at this time

Event Design & Planning Programs

Beginners to Advanced

Beginners

Travel Programs

We love sharing our flowers and design world with you—on the road! Join us for inspiring trips to flower markets, gardens, and design destinations around the world. Visit our Travel Page to learn more and see where we’re going next.

Travel with Flower School
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