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All 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 Class

Beginner & Recreational Classes

Master the single flowers designs

Beginners to Advanced

FlowerSchool Flower Programs

Our Series Programs 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 PROGRAMS are in 4-5 class models and should be taken in order.  The order is below:​

3-Day Intermediate Design Series
2-Day Advanced Design Series
Master foliage only arrangements

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)

  • 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
  • Mar 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – Mar 02, 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. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

2-Day Advanced Design Series Dates
(Classes 10-13)

  • 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!
  • Mar 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – Mar 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!
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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!

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 2-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
  • Mar 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – Mar 02, 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. 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
  • Mar 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – Mar 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!
  • Feb 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – Feb 02, 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.

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!

See dates below: No Dates at this time

Event Design & Planning Programs

Beginners to Advanced

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.  

See list of upcoming workshops below

Workshops & Professional Development

Beginners to Advanced: All are welcome

Lewis Miller teaches at FlowerSchool
  • Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 12, 2025, 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.
  • Mar 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Come visit NYC's finest flower shops with us. Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC's flower industry.
  • Mar 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – Mar 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • May 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 07, 2025, 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.
  • May 09, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Come visit NYC's finest flower shops with us. Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC's flower industry.
  • May 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • Jun 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 04, 2025, 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.
  • Jun 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Come visit NYC's finest flower shops with us. Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC's flower industry.
  • Jun 09, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jun 10, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • Sep 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sep 23, 2025, 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.
  • Sep 25, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Come visit NYC's finest flower shops with us. Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC's flower industry.
  • Sep 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – Sep 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • Nov 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 04, 2025, 4:00 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.
  • Nov 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Come visit NYC's finest flower shops with us. Meet accomplished designers and see the wonderful world of NYC's flower industry.
  • Nov 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – Nov 11, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • Jan 27, 2025, 10:30 AM – Jan 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
    New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    Running a flower shop plays an important part in the flower industry. This program will build the foundation of all flower shop business.
  • Jan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 22, 2025, 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.
  • 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.

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

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