Floral Design Course

In the Floral Design Course, you will learn how to create many different styles of floral designs and flower arrangements the professional way.

Have you ever looked at a beautiful flower arrangement but had no idea how it was made?
We’ll show you exactly what types of flowers and foliage to use together to give the most impact.

It’s easy once you know how.

The course is 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 knowledge.

No one is born a floral designer. All skills have to be learnt and once you have this knowledge you will have it for a lifetime.

In each term you will receive a floristry manual which is most informative. The first term manual has over 260 pages with easy to follow step-by-step instructions for each lesson. Each manual has hundreds of floristry and floral design tips and techniques with photos and illustrations. In addition to the lessons there are instructions on how to create many other unique floral designs. You will find each manual will be a valuable reference guide, during and after you have completed the course.

Online Video Lessons.

Each practical lesson is online so you can see the actual lesson being made.

All Materials Are Supplied.
We provide the floristry supplies for each term such as bowls, baskets, corsage and presentation boxes, florist foam, bowls, bases, ribbon, cellophane, bouquet holders, cards, wire and floral tape.

Expert Training

With over 45 years in the floristry industry we have developed a unique way of teaching so it is easy to understand. Each lesson is set out with easy to follow step by step instructions. If you have no previous experience in flower arranging you can soon be making up stunning floral designs in a very short period of time. Fay Chamoun the Principal  will work with you personally on a one to one basis throughout the course. This personalised service will really help you with your flower arranging skills.

What Does The Course Cover

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, tributes and bridal designs.
You will learn to create many different styles of flower arranging from simple to elaborate, traditional and modern.
We will share hundreds of floristry tips and techniques that are used in the floral industry 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.

International Training

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 or phone call away from you. No matter where you live, anywhere in the world, you can be successful in the exciting world of floristry and floral design  by learning step-by-step how to make beautiful floral arrangements in the comfort of your own home.

What Can You Expect To Achieve From The Course

There is an increasing demand for skilled floral designers. Floristry is one of the few professions that you can really express yourself creatively. 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, students and the hospitality industry.

The second term covers the business side of floristry. You will learn how you can become involved in the floristry industry. How to look for a position, start your own florist shop or work from home.

To have a successful business it depends just as much on the management skills as the floral designing skills. You will learn how to run a successful florist business including profitable shop management, retailing, and promotion.

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.    A florist works with beautiful flowers every day. Imagine getting paid to do something you are are passionate about!

It is very fulfilling to be involved in the floral industry that brings such pleasure to others.

We also have many students who enrol in the the course for their own enjoyment – to make beautiful floral designs for their own home or for family and friends. You will have a real sense of achievement when you can create fabulous floral designs the professional way.

What’s Required Of You

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.

I am sure you will be delighted in the lovely designs you will make throughout the course and will impress your family and friends with your new found skills in floral designing.

Proven Method Of Teaching

One of the benefits of our floristry correspondence home study course is that you don’t have to worry about travel expenses to classes. Most of us lead busy lives and you can study when it most convenient to you. You can start the course straight away.

You can study part time in the comfort of your own home and work 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 and we will give you helpful feedback if needed.

Bring out the creative side in you and learn how to create many different styles of flower arrangements. Each practical lesson is very easy to follow. The floristry manual gives you the measurements to cut each stem and exactly how to position them step by step with an online video to follow.  I know how delighted our students are with the stunning arrangements they learn to create throughout the course.   

On Completion

On successful completion of the floristry course, you will receive the

Floral Art School of Australia and International Floral Design School Advanced Certificate Of Floristry.