Introduction to Floral Design
This course will cover all the basics of floral design, selection and conditioning of material, and actual construction of arrangements. You'll take home your designs each week, adding beauty to your home, while learning all about flowers and decorative foliages. You will have the opportunity to purchase tools and supplies at discount prices. You'll have fun and learn a lot about flowers! New class fee of $250, flower fee of $180.
Tuesdays: September 22nd and 29th October 6th, 13th and 20th from 6pm - 9pm.
Saturdays: September 26th, October 3rd, 10th and 17th from 1:30pm - 5:30pm.
Silk And Dry Floral Design
Your introduction to the world of silks, faux flowers, naturals and dried materials. You'll create designs with all of these, to add permanent beauty to your home and office - even begin your own business in permanent florals. Bring your tools, including a knife, wire cutters and clippers. Class fee is $150 and the materials fee of $100 covers the products needed to create several designs.
Wednesdays: July 8th and 15th from 6pm - 9pm.
Courses: Summer/ Fall Schedule
New Classes, Courses and Workshops have been added.
BEGINNING: SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.
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Due to popular demand we have added extra sessions to most of our classes.
Prices have been adjusted accordingly.
Floral Design II
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Floral Design and will cover contemporary concepts, european design and other advanced floral work. Basic flower design is a pre-requisite or you can get approval to take the class from the instructor based upon your experience. The course fee is $300 and the materials fee is $200.
Wednesdays: October 28th, November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 6pm - 9pm.
Wedding Design (NEW COURSE!)
This course will cover how to plan a wedding, including bridal and personal flowers, the reception and the ceremony. The class fee is $300, flower fee is $200.
Tuesdays: August 4th and 11th
Wednesdays: August 5th and 12th and Thursday: August 13th from 6pm - 9pm.
151 W 28 Street
New York, NY 10001
To register call: 347.693.4556
Sympathy
Sympathy design is a vital part of the flower industry. Learn about the history of Sympathy Design and then learn how it is today. Learn the latest styles and designs. You will make pieces in class. Class fee is $150 and flower fee is $150.
Tuesday: June 23rd and Thursday: June 25th from 6pm-9pm.
*To all students: Please note that upon registering for classes we need a 50% deposit. Make checks payable to and mail to:
PORTAFLORA
120 West 28th Street, Rm 4E
New York, NY 10001
*A full refund of deposit is given up to one day prior to class beginning or if class is cancelled.