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In as little as four weeks, you can be on your way to an
exciting career in the floral industry. The flower business is booming, and florists turn to the
School for well-trained students to staff their stores.
Even during a slow economy, people continue to celebrate
important life events and holidays with flowers.
Our curriculum, which was developed by a floral
professional with years of retail and teaching
experience, covers all aspects of designing and shop
management. You’ll learn everything from the smallest
boutonnière to the largest altar arrangement, all in a
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About the School
With our comprehensive
training program, you
can be on your way to an
exciting career in the
floral industry in as
little as four weeks.
The flower business is
booming, and florists
turn to the School for
well-trained students to
staff their stores.
Comprehensive Program
The curriculum for our
comprehensive program
was developed by a
floral professional with
years of retail and
teaching experience, and
covers all aspects of
designing and shop
management. You’ll learn
everything from the
smallest boutonnière to
the largest altar
arrangement, all in a
relaxed atmosphere. This
course spans 80
instructional hours, and
covers all aspects of
floral design,
industrial issues, and
shop management. |
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A Sampling of Topics covered in the
Comprehensive Program
Everyday Designs: basic round
arrangement, oblong with candle,
basket, mug, wrapped bouquet, vases.
Wedding designs: bridal and
bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres
and corsages, cake topper,
headpiece, flower girl basket, altar
basket, duchess rose
Sympathy designs: casket cover,
spray, wreath, memorial pillow,
rosary
Shop management lectures: delivery,
staffing, wedding and sympathy
consultations, suppliers, store
layout and window display, prepping
for holidays, wire services and
more!
Short Courses and Hobby Classes
The school also offers workshops and
short courses for industry
professionals to expand their
skills, and for hobbyists to
discover fun tips and techniques for
floral arranging and design. |
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Your Instructors
Linda Federman is the owner and
director of School of Floral
Arts & Design. She is a graduate
of the program, and has been in
the floral business since 2000.
She has owned the School since
2003, and teaches many of its
hobby classes, in addition to
the day session of the
Comprehensive Program.
David Potosnak is the owner of
Blooms on Main, in Boonton, NJ.
David teaches the night session
of the Comprehensive Program, in
addition to many of our hobby
classes and short courses.
[more
to come]
Hobby class teachers include:
Cheryl Lempert; Ken Gomolka of
Reckemeyer's Florist; George
Vallo of Portafiori Flowers;
Tina Avallone of The Charming
Gardener; [more to come]
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