Washington Flower School

Did you know that Jeanne Ha, owner of Park Florist, is also a co-founder and instructor of Washington Flower School? The school has been provided one of the best quality certificate programs in the Washington metro area since 2010. She has been build up this school now to the level to offer some real exclusive advanced classes. We are so excited to announce our long-planned 2013-14 Class schedules. 

It's open to everybody!

We have our classes at Park Florist (6921 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912), conveniently located couple of blocks from red line Takoma Park station. For the class details, please visit our website at http://www.parkflorist.us/washingtonschool.asphttp://www.parkflorist.us/washingtonschool.asp.

Questions, email Jeanne@ParkFlorist.us or call 301-270-1848!

Introducing

an exciting 5-course wedding & event certificate program

Wedding & Event Boot camp

You’ve been doing your friends and families wedding flowers.

You always wanted to be in the wedding floral business.

You want to know how to start, how to get your foot in.

You really enjoy creating floral centerpieces.

Yes, this is the course for you!

We created this series of five courses as a wedding and event boot camp, so that you will learn all aspects of the wedding and event floral industry.  All materials and a light lunch are included for all boot camp classes. Notice that some of the classes are scheduled almost back to back Sundays while some are not.

Wedding & Event Boot Camp I-“Wedding Essentials”

Sunday September 29th 2013, 12pm-5pm

$250 including materials and light lunch

This is the first session to discuss wedding colors, themes, types of arrangements needed for the ceremony and reception, various bouquet styles, pricing, proposal writing. We will work on our hand-tied bridal bouquets and cascading bouquets in foam holders.

Wedding Event Boot Camp II-“Event Flowers”

Sunday October 6th 2013, 12pm-5pm

$250 including materials and light lunch

We will discuss various types of corporate and social events and the flowers required for each. We will look at theme development, coordination with other vendors including event coordinators, caterers, linen/prop rental companies, and lighting companies. We will also discuss delivery methods for various types of designs. By popular request, we are excited to offer the opportunity to create an elevated centerpiece and a registration table arrangement in this class.

Wedding Event Boot Camp III-“Wedding Ceremony”

Sunday October 27th 2013, 12pm-5pm

$250 including materials and light lunch

In this class, we will look at the mechanics required for various ceremony structures. The workshop will include a group project to build and decorate a beautiful chuppah! Don't miss this great opportunity to work on a big project and learn the mechanics. We will also make an altar arrangement.

Wedding Event Boot Camp IV-“Personal Flowers”

Sunday November 3rd 2013, 12pm-5pm

$150 including materials and light lunch

We will study traditional and contemporary styles of personal flowers and the most appropriate flowers to use in these designs.

We will also discuss the variety of mechanics on the market for corsages and boutonnieres. Wire techniques for various types of flowers will be demonstrated. We will create shoulder and wrist corsages and a hair wreath as well.

Wedding Event Boot Camp V-“Eco-friendly designs”

Sunday November 10th 2013, 12pm-5pm

$150 including materials and light lunch

Eco-friendly and “green” designs are increasingly popular for weddings and events. This workshop will cover the various definitions of eco-friendly from use of sustainable materials and local grown flowers to use of recycled/recyclable elements in design. We will create our “woodland” deisgn and a design using recycled elements.

Introducing

exciting 2-course skill-building focus program

Advanced Workshops

Now that you have mastered the essentials, challenge yourself to learn more! This is a 2-class certificate program that focuses on advanced skills and techniques for use in contemporary designs, competitions and certification testing. Prior experience recommended. All materials and a light lunch are provided.

Advanced Design 1 “Contemporary Bouquets”

Sunday November 24th  2013, 12pm-5pm

$250 including materials and light lunch

The lecture will focus on various bouquet styles and handle treatments that will win competitions and impress the most discerning brides. We will create an armature bouquet and a bouquet using the new Euro-style bouquet holder.  

Advanced Design 2 “Contemporary Party Arrangements”

Sunday December 8th  2013, 12pm-5pm

$250 including materials and light lunch

We will discuss various options for a show-stopping buffet table centerpiece or food station piece. We will focus on the mechanics to make these fabulous designs possible and learn how to create a one-of-a kind statement piece using limited materials. Line and focal emphasis will be studied.