2009 Advanced Schedule
Classes are held monthly and runs for four consecutive weeks, six hours each week. Students must complete each class registered for in order to obtain certificate of completion. The Advance class is hands-on, complex and fast paced. It is recommended that potential students be proficient in basic floral design skills in order to fully grasp the advance classes.
Schedule:
Mondays/Tuesdays (2 days - 3 hours per day)
September 8th, 2009 - September 29th, 2009
10:00am - 1:00pm

Wednesdays/Thursdays (2 days - 3 hours per day)
September 9th, 2009 - October 1st, 2009
6:30pm -9:30pm

Saturdays ( 1day only 6 hours)
September 12th, 2009 - October3rd, 2009
10:00am - 4:30pm

 Week 1

 Week 2

 Advanced Wedding

 Tropical/Ikebana

 6 Hours

 6 Hours

Tuition cost $150.00

Tuition Cost $125.00

Registration fee $25.00

Registration fee $25.00

This class is designed for experienced floral designers who are seeking to learn additional wedding designs

Design Techniques of working with tropical flowers and using tropicals to create Japanese Ikebana designs

  • Cascade Bridal Bouquet
  • Wedding Arch decoration
  • Setting up the Isle
  • Working with tulle
  • Pew flowers & Pew bows
  • Aisle cloth
  • Vase arrangement using tropicals
  • Using tropicals to create designs set in foam
  • Japanese art of flower arranging
  • Ikebana designs
  • Care and handling of various tropicals
  • Care and handling of tropical greenery

 Week 3

 Week 4

 Principles of Designs

 Baskets & Balloons

 6 Hours

 6 Hours

Tuition cost $125.00

Tuition Cost $115.00

Registration fee $25.00

Registration fee $25.00

Applying the principles of design in
different ways to create rhythm and balance to your designs

Dos and dont's in creating ezquisite
gift and gourmet baskets

  • Asymmetrical designs
  • Symmetrical designs
  • Table top centerpiece
  • Balance & Contrast
  • Raised Arrangements
  • Elaborate event designs
  • Fruit basket
  • Gourmet baskets (bring your own gourmet products)
  • Decorating potted plants
  • Decorating with balloons/balloon arch
  • Creating balloon bouquets
  • Creating balloon trees
Advanced Wedding Course
Select one: Weekdays or Saturday
Select one: Morning or Evening




Perfect place to shop for all you floral needs!

All of our students are able to purchase all their floral needs directly from our school at wholesale prices. During the holidays students can pre-book all their floral needs! We are always available to help students in their purchase decisions and in providing price quotes.

The shop at Floral Design Institute provides the following:
  • Fresh Flowers daily
  • All types of Vases
  • Containers, baskets, etc
  • Supplies
  • Equipment rental
  • Books

 

Fresh Flowers
Students can purchase fresh flowers daily from our open inventory. For specific variety and color orders must be pre-booked at least seven days in advance. 

Vases, Containers, Baskets
We have a wide selection of containers in our inventory. Vases in all shapes and sizes, baskets, etc. for both everyday and holiday use.  If you are looking for something specific, send us your request and we will find it for you.

Tools & Supplies
We offer the finest quality tools for both our students to use in the classroom and to purchase.

Equipment rental
All large pieces for special events can be rented from our school, if interested, contact us for more detail information.

Wedding Supplies
We carry a wide variety of wedding supplies from corsage pins and bouquet holders to wedding arch and isle runners. Whatever your needs are, we have it waiting for you at our school! 

Books
We always have the most up to date books and current trends available.

Facility
Students are welcome to use our production facility to prepare their floral arrangements for weddings, etc. at no charge, however students must purchase their flowers and containers from the school if the items are offered at the school.

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