Basics of Floral Design - Part 2

In this 2.5-day intensive we dig even deeper into floral design styles and techniques. After reviewing the major takeaways from Part 1, we dive into arranging new pieces featuring tropical flowers and creating flower crowns. To ensure your knowledge is well rounded, you also learn how the buying process works, as we cover supply chain, ordering and pricing. Basics Floral Design- Part 1 is a prerequisite to this more in-depth class. If you are serious about working in a flower shop, this 2.5-day workshop is for you. Take a closer look at the floral industry - the how, the why and the what now.

*Registration will open Tuesday, November 12 and close at noon on Friday, March 21.*

Date(s) and Time(s):

March 28, 6 - 9 p.m.

March 29, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 30, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $700, $650 member

Location: York Street

Prerequisite: Basics of Floral Design - Part 1

Instructor: Lisa Weddel AIFD, PFCI, AAF

Lisa Weddel AIFD, PFCI, AAF has been in the floral industry for over 30 years. She has been active in all areas of the industry from designer, teacher to owner of several businesses. Lisa has a floriculture degree, is an Iowa Master florist, as well as being an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers organization where she currently holds the position of President of the South-Central Chapter. In addition, Lisa has served on the Board of Trustees of the Professional Floral Communicators International as Chairman. This is an organization under the umbrella of the Society of American Florists.

Past floral accomplishments include designing at the prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA for over 16 parades as a designer as well as a team leader. She designed on the floral team for President George W. Bush's 2005 Presidential Inauguration, designed at the 2019 Kentucky Derby.