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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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

See All Introduction to Design Beginners classes

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

2 Day Large Scale Installation - September 23th & 24th
Mon, Sep 23
New York
Sep 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sep 24, 2024, 5:00 PM
New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Sep 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sep 24, 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.
Details

Multiple Dates
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Apr 22nd & 23rd
Mon, Apr 22
New York
Apr 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – Apr 23, 2024, 4:00 PM
New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Apr 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – Apr 23, 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.
Details

5-Day Intensive Series: February 26th thru March 1st
Mon, Feb 26
New York
Feb 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – Mar 01, 2024, 2:00 PM
New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Feb 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – Mar 01, 2024, 2:00 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.
Details

See our most popular programs below...

Sat, Apr 13
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - April 13th & 14th
New York
Details
Apr 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – Apr 14, 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.
Mon, Apr 22
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Apr 22nd & 23rd
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
Apr 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – Apr 23, 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.
Mon, May 20
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - May 20th & 21st
New York
Details
May 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – May 21, 2024, 4:00 AM
New York, 253 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
The 2-Day Introduction to Design Series is perfect for beginners who want to level up their skills and consists of 4 classes over 2 consecutive days. Day 1 * Class 1: 10:30am - 12:30pm * Class 2: 1:30pm - 4:00pm Day 2 * Class 3: 10:30am - 12:30p * Class 4: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Mon, Oct 07
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Oct 7th & Oct 8th
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
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.
Mon, Sep 09
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - Sept 9th & 10th
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
Sep 09, 2024, 10:30 AM – Sep 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 Dates - Classes 1-4

Wed, Jul 31
Intermediate Series - July 31st - August 2nd
New York
Details
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
Wed, May 22
Intermediate Series - May 22nd - May 24th
New York
Details
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
Wed, Apr 24
Intermediate Series - April 24th - April 26th
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
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
Wed, Feb 28
3-Day Intermediate Design Series - February 28th - March 1st.
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
Feb 28, 2024, 9:30 AM – Mar 01, 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.
Wed, Oct 09
3 Day Intermediate Series - Oct 9th
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
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

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

Tue, Sep 17
2-Day Advanced Design Series - Sept 17th & 18th
New York
Details
Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – Sep 18, 2024, 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!
Sat, Jun 01
2-Day Advanced Design Series - June 1st & 2nd
New York
Details
Jun 01, 2024, 10:30 AM – Jun 02, 2024, 3:00 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!
Wed, May 29
2-Day Advanced Design Series - May 29th & 30th
New York
Details
May 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – May 30, 2024, 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!
Tue, Apr 30
2-Day Advanced Design Series - April 30th & May 1st
New York
Details
Apr 30, 2024, 10:30 AM – May 01, 2024, 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!
Wed, Oct 16
2-Day Advanced Design Series - Oct 16th & 17th
New York
Details
Oct 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – Oct 17, 2024, 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

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

Sat, Jun 01
2-Day Advanced Design Series - June 1st & 2nd
New York
Details
Jun 01, 2024, 10:30 AM – Jun 02, 2024, 3:00 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!
Sat, Apr 13
2-Day Introduction To Design Series - April 13th & 14th
New York
Details
Apr 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – Apr 14, 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.
Sat, May 11
Intermediate Design Series - May 11th & 12th - Part of our MOTHER'S Day Theme
New York
Details
May 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – May 12, 2024, 1:30 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.

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:

Event Design & Planning Programs

Beginners to Advanced

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
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.

See list of upcoming workshops below

Workshops & Professional Development

Begginners to Advanced: All are welcome

Wed, Mar 20
3 Day Wedding Design Series - March 20th - 22nd
New York
Details
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!
Fri, Mar 15
Sympathy Flowers
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
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.
Tue, Mar 12
2 Day Large Scale Installation - March 12th & 13th
New York
Details
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.
Mon, Mar 11
1 Day Wiring Program - Mar 11th
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
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.
Thu, Mar 07
Floral Photography & Marketing 101
New York
Multiple Dates
Details
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