Course Breakdown by Week:

Flowers usually arrive at a floral shop in the cardboard boxes the growers shipped them in and have been without a water source for several days. Learn how flowers arrive to us from the growers and how to process flowers when they are in this fragile state in order to prepare them for design and/or sale. Different types of flowers require different handling and care for various stages of their life. We will discuss this thoroughly and students will learn how to use the tools in their floral kits.

Week Two: Grid System Vase Arrangement

During this class you will acquire the skill of designing in a wide-mouthed vase. Using a grid system enables you to create an intricate design while fully supporting each stem. 

Week Three: One-Sided Design Using Florist Wire

This class will focus on using wire to create floral arrangements that are one sided – perfect for mantles, sideboards or side tables. 

Students will be challenged with a more sustainable design technique for creating floral arrangements. 

Week Four: All-Sided Design Using Florist Wire

In this class we will create an all sided arrangement in a vessel with florist wire. Students will be challenged with a more sustainable design technique for creating floral arrangements that are suitable for a table centrepiece, whereby making it aesthetically pleasing from all angles.  

Week Five: Boutonnière Basics

Wiring and taping are an essential skill to have in floristry – this class will show you how to put it to good use. You will be shown how to create beautiful boutonnières for weddings, proms and events. 

Hand tied bouquets are the most advanced design that we will be covering during the last week of the course. Instead of using a vase with a grid, chicken wire or floral foam, you will be creating a floral arrangement in your hand. This style of design takes planning, preparation and most importantly PATIENCE!