INTERMEDIATE
MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU REALIZE YOUR DESTINY, A LIFETIME ABUNDANT WITH THE BEAUTY OF FLOWERS
COURSE OVERVIEW
15 HOURS
Our new Intermediate program is perfect for students wanting to pin point certain skills and take their creative design set to the next level.
From foundation & technical skills to large creative works, this course has been designed to teach necessary skills and boost your creative development. The Intermediate program is perfect for the beginner or a florist wanting to expand their skill set.
As the floristry business progresses quickly, this program allows you to stay up to date with industry techniques and design styles. As always, our classes are small to ensure the maximum attention to each student.
“I had a friend recommend this course if I wanted to learn a good floral foundation in only 3 weeks! And I learned that and much more! Mary is an amazing florist and has an abundance of knowledge to pass on, from trends and style and tricks and tips, to Practical pricing and business smarts. Besides the classes being very fun and full of energy, one of the most valuable things is always having access to Mary when you need her.” ~ Hilary Rigo
ALL FLORAL AND HARD GOODS WILL GO HOME WITH YOU AT THE END OF EVERY CLASS!
CLASS ONE
12pm - 5pm (Class two projects from Intensive)
Our 2nd class is focused on weddings and events. We will discuss how long floral arrangements last, reviving hydrangeas and roses, delivery protocol and current wedding trends. In order to benefit your social media or websites, time will be allotted for photography.
PROJECT 1 - NEW SCHOOL BRIDAL BOUQUET
Contemporary botanical-style bouquets are trending and becoming more popular in bridal floristry. You will learn how to design and create this type of bouquet with proper techniques and beautiful flowers.
PROJECT 2 - NEW SCHOOL DESIGN
Incorporating fruit and vegetables has become part of modern floral design styles, and brings a unique look to any arrangement. You will learn how to work with fresh fruit and vegetables and how to combine them with flowers and foliage.
CLASS TWO
12pm - 5pm
Our 2nd class is focused on weddings and events. We will discuss how long floral arrangements last, reviving hydrangeas and roses, delivery protocol and current wedding trends. In order to benefit your social media or websites, time will be allotted for photography.
PROJECT 1 - GARDEN STYLE IN OASIS
In this class, you will make the beautiful Garden Style arrangement, plump with open florals and wispy foliage. By now, your skills have begun to develop and these stunning and intricate designs of exquisite blooms will become existing to design with. You become more confident with your floral skills.
PROJECT 2 - GARDEN STYLE BRIDAL BOUQUET
Students will learn the sought after technique of making a stunning garden style bridal bouquet. The tap technique and the quarter turn spiral method will result in a stunning, very up to the minute creation. We have developed game changing techniques to help students achieve perfect results and develop confidence in bouquet design.
CLASS THREE
12pm - 5pm
Chicken wire or floral foam? Due to the negative impact of floral foam on our environment, florists in the know are switching their designs to strictly chicken wire, while others are die hard foam lovers. In this class, we will use both chicken wire and foam to determine the effectiveness and benefits of either.
PROJECT 1 - MANTLE
Mantle installations have become huge in our industry! Grand and gorgeous, bulging with lux florals, foliage and moss. You will design a full fireplace, top to bottom. You will learn all the techniques involved, and have amazing photos for your websites and social media! We, as always, will discuss wholesale to retail markups, the amount of florals and foliages needed as well as delivery and set up fees.
PROJECT 4 - ARBOUR / CEREMONY
Your graduating project will be designing a floral arbor as a group. The focus will be the design and application of florals to the arbor. This essential need to know project will teach you the mechanics and proper techniques to make a stunning display. You will learn proper cost and delivery mark-ups all the while creating a full sized, flower filled arch. Time is allotted for photography and staging. After completing your arbor and photography you will receive your official Vancouver Flower School diploma.
PROJECT 2 - HANGING INSTALLATION
Whether we call it a hanging installment or a floral chandelier the final result is pure beauty. You have seen these dreamy hanging chandeliers dripping with decadent flowers everywhere and you will have the hands on opportunity to make one in this class!
PROJECT 5 - CHICKEN WIRE CENTREPIECE
For this project, you will create a stunning 360 degree floral arrangement using chicken wire as your armature. Learn to work with chicken wire while honing your floral aesthetic.
PROJECT 3 - MEADOWS / HEDGE DESIGN
You will make either a free standing ceremony pillar or meadow/isle markers. We will teach you the proper base mechanics focusing on proper weight, width and height. From the application of chicken wire to colour and floral placement, you will learn a desired skill currently hot in today’s contemporary wedding floral climate.
MENTORSHIP
PROJECT 3 - CORSAGE & BOUTONNIERES
Students will learn and create contemporary corsages and boutonnieres. Students will make 2 separate wrist corsages and 1 contemporary boutonniere focusing on simple and sturdy techniques. Techniques moving into the future of body florals.
Your mentorship shall last as long as you require. Graduates may call, email or come by with any floristry related concerns. From wedding quotes to flower recognition, sustainability, in season florals or design questions, we are happy to help!. You will receive a VFS discount on all upcoming events and seminars.
COURSE TUITION