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Beyond Bouquets: Excelling in the Business of Flowers in Saskatoon
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 7p.m. to 9p.m. (Doors Open at 6:30pm.)
Florists Supply Saskatoon (520 – 52nd Street E Saskatoon SK S7K 4B1)
Registration deadline: Monday, August 21, 2023
Floral Experience: This event is ideal for florists with intermediate design skills or individuals interested in learning effective floral business operation tactics. Floral design instruction is not the primary focus of this course.
Registration Fees
- $25 + tax
- or FREE with Bloom Basics: A Floral Design Workshop registration
- Snacks and refreshments are included.
Overview
Beyond Bouquets: Excelling in the Business of Flowers, is an exclusive course designed specifically for experienced florists looking to take their business to new heights. Led by instructor Lea Romanowski, CAFA, AIFD, CAFD, this comprehensive program dives deep into the essential aspects of operating a successful floral business.
Gain invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance your floral business operations. Lea will cover a range of crucial topics including pricing formulas, sales planning, pricing, and retail shop best practices to ensure your business stays profitable.
Additionally, Lea, with her extensive expertise, will demonstrate the art of pricing out and designing holiday centrepieces and winter-friendly bridal bouquets. Participants will have the opportunity to witness her creative process and learn the secrets of crafting stunning arrangements that captivate customers.
Whether you are an experienced florist seeking to refine your skills or someone passionate about establishing a thriving floral business, Beyond Bouquets: Excelling in the Business of Flowers offers the knowledge and techniques needed to excel in this competitive industry.
Instructor: Lea Romanowski, CAFA, AIFD, CAFD
Lea is the owner of Designing on the Edge. She has used her experience and expertise to become a mentor, teaching floral/event/wedding design for the last fifteen years. Her work has been featured in Canadian Florist, Floriology, Canadian Special Events, WED LUX, Metro and Avenue. She is a National and International award winning designer and creative event professional. After over three decades in floral design, Lea lives in a world where imagination meets art in fantastic floral and sculptural creations. With thousands of events and weddings under her belt, the next opportunity to create is always a welcomed challenge. She believes all good designers start with a great foundation of the principles and elements of floral design. Understanding shop operation, time management and profitability are just as important as the design foundation.
Learn more about Lea: designingontheedge.ca
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Testimonial
“I learned both floral design and business skills, theory, and mechanics with Florists Supply that I now reference in all of my designs and day-to-day. Hearing personal hacks and tips from experienced designers are always amazingly helpful.”