Florist Mentoring.

Tutoring & Mentoring.

If you are an aspiring florist wanting to delve into the world of floristry or if you already are a florist who wants to enhance your skills while gaining an in depth understanding of technique and the aesthetics of floral design, Our practical-focused Florist Tutoring and Mentoring Program is your gateway to mastering the art of floristry with a hands-on perspective. From large-scale flower installations to wedding bouquets, and the essentials of running a successful floral business, our programs have it all. Dive into the world of practical floral arranging techniques and theory. Learn how to create stunning flower arrangements, harnessing the power of your unique creativity and vision.

This intensive four-day 1-2-1 course with Camila is specifically designed to fast-track your journey and build your confidence both practically and theoretically, preparing you to step directly into a floristry career. We recommend gaining at least one year of freelance experience after completing the course before launching your own business venture.

Day 1.

  • Introduction to floral design and the world of floristry
  • Floral career options
  • General floral care, tips, tricks and hygiene 
  • Conditioning and preparation of flowers, Types of flowers, floral care with the proposed flowers for the day
  • Create a buttonhole and a corsage
  • Create a spiral bouquet (tight round)
  • Create a free, whispery bouquet
  • Create a cascading bouquet
  • How to package these items for delivery on wedding days
  • Receive three useful published books for you to take home and practice from
  • Note book provided for the duration of your course
  • Photograph flowers for your portfolio
  • Take the flowers home

Day 2.

  • Create 3x table centrepieces with alternative mechanical methods (includes vases and holders)
  • Ikebana- create 2x Ikebana arrangements using the theory of Ikebana (Includes kenzan and vase)
  • Conditioning and preparation of flowers, Types of flowers, floral care with the proposed flowers for the day
  • Photograph flowers for your portfolio
  • Take the flowers home

Day 3.

  • The business of Floristry, including formulas, transport costs, mechanical costs, and an excel spreadsheet templates 
  • Industry standards on costings
  • How to prepare a mood board for client pitches alongside your quote
  • Floral care 
  • Conditioning and preparation of flowers, Types of flowers, floral care with the proposed flowers for the day
  • Photograph flowers for your portfolio
  • Create a hanging installation, the mechanics behind the installation and composition
  • Photograph flowers for your portfolio
  • Take the flowers home

Day 4.

  • How to create a portfolio of your work 
  • List of reputable floral wholesalers to use and their processes, how to avoid costly mistakes 
  • Conditioning and preparation of flowers, Types of flowers, floral care with the proposed flowers for the day
  • Create a ceremony arch/ structure, mechanics and techniques
  • Photograph flowers for your portfolio
  • Take the flowers home

Final bit.

To join us on a preparation day, setup day on site and breakdown day of a real wedding (date to be confirmed to coincide with a wedding) This can be added to your cv with a reference of experience

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