The Beginners Open Studios are for people interested in floral design who want to try working with flowers and learn some very helpful tips and tricks. This studio class provides the opportunity to create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning professional design basics. This is a great way to introduce yourself to FlowerSchool New York […]
Celebrate fine art with our Beginners Open Studio Fall Series: Art in Bloom! Each class will be inspired by a different painting from a renowned artist.* Our September 6th class will utilize Flowers in a Crystal Vase by Édouard Manet as our source of inspiration. Created by Manet in 1882, Flowers in a Crystal Vase highlights the beauty of […]
September brings some of our favorites! The colors, flowers, comfort foods and of course….kids go back to school! Join us for a deliciously fall inspired arrangement where we incorporate fresh florals, lush drieds and of course our favorite September fruit! Learn the art of floral arranging at home with FlowerSchool’s Beginner’s Open Studio Flower Box. […]
This series of classes is intended for beginning-level students who have an interest in learning foundation level skills in floral design. WHAT'S INCLUDED Skills Include: how to correctly handle and care for flowers how to use a floral knife and clippers conditioning of flowers for optimal vase-life longevity industry best practices & techniques how to […]
We have combined our Introduction to Design Series and our Intermediate series for a full week of floristry programs. This series of classes is intended for beginning-level students who have an interest in learning foundation level skills in floral design.
After learning the basic floristry techniques in the Introduction Series, the Intermediate Series will introduce the next level of floral design skills and techniques including purchasing flowers and building recipes. The prerequisite for this program is the Introduction Series. Students will be expected to have a basic knowledge of flora design and floristry skills such as […]
Celebrate fine art with our Beginners Open Studio Fall Series: Art in Bloom! Each class will be inspired by a different painting from a renowned artist.* Our September 13th class will utilize Irises by Vincent van Gogh as our source of inspiration. Painted by Van Gogh a year before his passing, Irises captures the stunning blue flower in its […]
After learning the basic floristry techniques in the Introduction Series, the Intermediate Series will introduce the next level of floral design skills and techniques including purchasing flowers and building recipes. The prerequisite for this program is the Introduction Series. Students will be expected to have a basic knowledge of flora design and floristry skills such as […]
The Conditioning Lab is a simulated design studio experience where students spend the entire day conditioning flowers for up and coming projects. Student will learn the best workflow to process flowers including how to check-in materials, prepping containers and conditioning different varieties of flowers depending on their needs and time of use. * Conditioning Lab […]
The Advanced Design Series follows the Introduction and Intermediate Series programs where students learn more advanced techniques, such as color theory, recipe building and ultimately begin to develop their own style of floral design. This is where the students become designers and ultimately gain the confidence needed to call yourself a floral designer. This program […]
Celebrate fine art with our Beginners Open Studio Fall Series: Art in Bloom! Each class will be inspired by a different painting from a renowned artist.* Our September 20th class will utilize Lilacs in a Window by Mary Cassatt as our source of inspiration. Highlighting her passion for gardens and flowers, Cassatt's Lilacs in a Window elegantly portrays the […]
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 & content marketing. Students will learn the essential skills to improve their photography practice and how to better market, generate a brand and reach out to your […]
Learn the best wiring practices for the wedding market including hair crowns, boutonnieres, corsages and a cascading bridal bouquet. Class 14: Wiring Flowers for Head Wreaths, Boutonnieres & Corsages (June 21st 10:00am – 1:00pm) In this class students learn how to choose flowers for boutonnieres, head wreaths and corsages based on longevity and appropriateness for […]
Class 16: Monumental Urn Arrangements (Tuesday, September 27th, 10am - 1pm) In this class, students will learn how to decorate a ceremony site with large-scale, 180-degree arrangements. After a short discussion on vessel choice and scale of arrangements, the instructor will demonstrate how to prep a large-scale container with chicken wire, and create a three-sided arrangement […]
Celebrate fine art with our Beginners Open Studio Fall Series: Art in Bloom! Each class will be inspired by a different painting from a renowned artist.* Our September 27th class will utilize Water Lilies by Claude Monet as our source of inspiration. Influenced by his own garden in France, Monet immortalizes his gorgeous landscape in Water Lilies. Monet conveys […]
In this class students with work through the stages of planning a funeral using flowers as the medium to soothe and comfort the bereaved. Reviewing funeral traditions and treatments from around the world, this class will focus on the meaning of sympathy flowers in a non-cliched approach demonstrating how flowers can send a powerful message […]
Welcome to the Flower Shop Series! This two-day series will take students through the workflow of running and owning a flower shop in a simulated environment. Our production management program is intended for students who are interested in working in a flower shop, wrapping orders beautifully for delivery, managing workflows and having an authentic flower […]
Located in the heart of New York City on 28th Street in Chelsea––right down the block from the New York Flower Market––FlowerSchool New York is one of the most celebrated Floral Design Schools in the world.
With a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly business practices, we offer programs from beginner to professional, including certificates licensed by the NY State Board of Education. Begin your floral journey with us, as we not only teach you the technical skills, but the business expertise to grow your hobby into a career.
