Have you ever looked at a beautiful flower arrangement but had no idea how it was made? Imagine being able to create an impressive flower arrangement in a very short period of time.

We'll teach you exactly what types of flowers and foliage to use together to give the most impact. By following our easy step by step instructions, you will soon be creating stunning floral designs. It's so easy once you know how.

Our course is specially set out so the absolute beginner can learn floristry.

If you already have experience in floral designing, you will find our course of great value to you in furthering your skills. No one is born a floral designer. All skills have to be learnt. By practicing what you have learned is how you become successful in anything in life.

The Principal, Fay Chamoun A.A.I.H., A.I.M. has been teaching floral design by correspondence since 1972 and has developed a unique way of teaching floristry. Each lesson is set out with easy to follow step by step illustrated instructions.  Even a person who has had no previous experience whatsoever in flower arranging can soon be making up stunning floral designs in a very short period of time. Fay will be your tutor throughout the course and will work with you personally so you can be the very best you can be in floral designing. This personalized  service will really help you with your flower arranging skills. 

The practical lessons in the floral design course includes corsages, posies, traditional and modern bowl arrangements, European designs, gift boxes of flowers, basket designs, cylinders, sympathy tributes and bridal designs.

You will learn to create many different styles of flower arranging from simple to elaborate, traditional and modern.

Hundreds of tips and techniques, used in the floral industry by professional florists are shared with you. This is a hands on course and you will be guided from the very first placement to the finishing touches of each design.

We have students who have successfully completed our course from many different countries all over the world. All you need to get started is a postal delivery address. We are only an e-mail, fax or phone call away from you. No matter where you live, anywhere in the world, you can be successful in this exciting industry by learning step by step how to make beautiful floral arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

There is an increasing demand for skilled floral designers. Floristry is one of the few professions that you can really express yourself creatively and be paid for it at the same time. You do not need to have any special academic qualifications to do the course. We have had student from all age groups and backgrounds, including nurses, office workers, house wives, hairdressers, factory workers, students and the hospitality industry.

Many of our students have gone into their own florist shop. To have a successful business it depends just as much on the management skills as the floral designing skills. You will learn everything you need to run a successful florist business including profitable shop management, retailing, and promotion. Other students have found a position in the floral industry within a very short time of completing the course.

Floral designing is an ideal business to start from home. Floristry is a career that does not need a lot of money to get started. You can begin with lower start up costs than many other businesses. We also have students who enroll in the the course for their own enjoyment - to make floral designs for their own home or for family and friends.

All you need to succeed is enthusiasm and the desire to learn and put what you have learned into practice.

We look at this course as a partnership. You provide the enthusiasm and the willingness to learn, we provide you with the training, expertise and encouragement.

Our course is a proven method of learning floral designing. How do we know? By the many beautiful photos of the floral designs we receive from students, most who have never done flower arranging before. We have received many, many letters from students saying how delighted they are with what they have learned in our floral design course.

No other floral course gives you such detailed step by step lessons. Every step is clearly explained giving you the exact measurements and exactly where to position each placement. There are hundreds of step by step illustrations in the manuals with photographs of the completed practical lessons.

One of the benefits of our floristry correspondence home study course is that you don't have to worry about travel expenses and going back and forth to classes. Most of us lead busy lives.You can be flexible and study when it most convenient to you. You can start the course straight away. You do not have to wait until a new term starts. Your course starts as soon as we receive your enrollment form and we post out the course to you.

You don't have to give up your job. You can study part time in the comfort of your own home. By working at home you can proceed at your own pace. When you finish one lesson you go on to the next one at your convenience. You can go fast or slow - it's your choice. Our floral design correspondence course is very flexible. If you change your address, relocate to another state, or even to another country, you can still continue on with your studies.

You can e-mail or post to us the photographs of your completed lessons. The Principal, Fay Chamoun, will personally advise you of your progress and offer helpful suggestions. You will have your own personal tutor to help and guide you throughout the course.

Q. Can I really learn flower arranging by correspondence?
A. Yes you can. We have developed a unique method of learning floral design by home study. Every lesson is clearly explained with detailed illustrated instructions for each step and a color photo of each completed practical lesson. 

Q. How can you see how I am going?
A. You can either e-mail or post  photographs for each practical lesson. The Principal, Fay Chamoun will offer helpful advice and suggestions if needed.

Q. Do I need a certain standard of education?
A. No. Our course is written in simple everyday language, so it is very easy to understand.

Q. What type of people do the course?
A. All types of people from different age groups and backgrounds. Many would like to make a career change. Others enroll in the course for the enjoyment of knowing how to make lovely arrangements for themselves, family and friends.

Q. Why do people choose home study?
A. One of the main reasons is convenience. You can study in the comfort of your own home. You can go fast or slow. Our unique method of teaching allows you to have specialised training in floral design that you often cannot find elsewhere.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive your Diploma of Floristry and a letter of confirmation on our official letterhead. You can proudly display your Diploma on the wall or in your floral design portfolio.