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Become a Certified Floral Designer at Home

Many people ask if it is possible to learn floral design at home. Good question! The answer is sure, if the instruction is quality and detailed. I have been teaching floral design for over 35 years and realize that good direction is good direction, whether it is in the classroom or on a DVD. However there are some differences with the DVDs. Students are required to provide their own flowers, create their own designs and submit digital photos for review in a timely manner.

A copy of the Floral Design FD-101 Course outline can be viewed here Syllabus

A Certificate bearing the name of the South Florida Center for Floral Studies, the Student’s Name and an AIFD Education Partner Gold Seal is issued after completion of the home-study program. View Certificate

TUITION:              $ 595.00
SUPPLIES             $ 340.00
SHIPPING             $    95.00 (continental US)
TOOL BOX           $    60.00 *free with full enrollment payment
BOOKS                  $    50.00

TOTAL
PROGRAM COST $1,140.00

Upon registering for the class students will be provided with everything that you’ll need to get started, except fresh material. Register for the program by filling out the Enrollment Agreement and fax to 561-684-9388, or email to john@centerforfloralstudies.com or, mail it with your payment. You can also call 800-765-8523 to register in person. Students will receive the tool box free (a $60.00 value) with full enrollment payment. The following will be sent within seven days to start your home-study program.

Your tool box will consist of:

FLORAL SCISSORS
PROFESSIONAL FLORAL KNIFE
APRON
WATERPROOF TAPE/GREEN AND CLEAR
FLORAL ADHESIVE
FLORAL PRESERVATIVE
CHENILLE STEMS
CABLE TIES
FLORAL STEM WRAP
24 GAUGE WIRE

Educational material supplied for the home-study class is:

“Design Table” Educational DVDs-includes five hours of demonstrations for professional arrangements suitable for all occasions.
Flower Arranging Step-by-Step Book and how-to instructions with more than 500 photos and 159 pages to teach all the traditional floral basics and beyond.
Detailed Class Assignment Instructions
Hard goods including floral foam and container for each design assignment.
List of suggested fresh flowers

Summary

Distance learning requires a commitment in order to complete the course. Each student will benefit in his or her own way from the experience. Individuals who are interested in opening or purchasing a shop are encouraged to work in the industry for one or two years prior. Experience is the best teacher.

Pricing standards for flowers and service vary widely according to regions. Flowers sold in high-end, up-scaled shops are more expensive than those available in self-serve, discount stores or supermarkets. Just as food service varies greatly depending on the reputation of the restaurant, flowers, floral design and price works the same way. As part of the student’s critique and consultation pricing is discussed.

Included in the consultation process is shop management, detailed personnel responsibilities and inventory control.

Depending on the student’s progress and ability, the home-study course is approximately 45 clock hours including creating your designs, critique and consultation.

The South Florida Center for Floral Studies is available to support and advise its students whether they are in the class room or taking a distance-learning program. The relationship lasts long after the course is completed.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 800-765-8523 or email john@centerforfloralstudies.com if you have any questions regarding the home-study program. You can also view the Q & A Page for some of the most commonly asked questions.