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Winnipeg

35 Airport Road, Winnipeg MB, R3H 0V5
204.632.1210
1.800.665.7378

Saskatoon

520 - 52nd Street E, Saskatoon SK, S7K 4B1
306.244.4457
1.800.667.3985

Edmonton

16455 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton AB, T5V 1H2
780.424.4576
1.800.465.8878

Calgary

Bay 7, 6320 11th Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2L7
403.252.5558
1.877.266.8095

Vancouver

Roseberry Square, Unit 5, 3979 Marine Way, Burnaby BC, V5J 5E3
604.630.4688
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Bloom Basics: A Floral Design Workshop in Saskatoon

Details

Start:
September 23
End:
September 24

Venue

Florists Supply Saskatoon
1623 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V6 Canada
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Phone
1-800-667-3985

**Registration Deadline Extended

Saturday, September 23 to Sunday, September 24, 2023 (8am to 4pm)
Florists Supply Saskatoon (520 – 52nd Street E Saskatoon SK S7K 4B1)
Registration deadline:
Friday, September 1, 2023
Floral Experience: No previous experience required

Registration Fees

  • $699 + tax includes all mechanics supplies and fresh flowers for hands-on portion. Please bring an apron(optional), sharp floral knife, floral shears, scissors, and wire cutter.
  • Coffee, snacks, and hot lunch included.
  • Includes FREE registration for: Beyond Bouquets: Excelling in the Business of Flowers in Saskatoon

Overview

Join us for a comprehensive and hands-on two day floral design course led by the esteemed Lea Romanowski, CAFA, AIFD, CAFD. This workshop is a condensed version of our popular Education Week Fundamentals of Floral Design Course.

In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about:

  • Design and Colour Theory Basics
  • Flowers and Foliage Care and Handling 101
  • Retail Shop Procedures: Mark-up and Pricing
  • How to Run a Profitable Floral Business

And of course, there will be plenty of guided hands-on design sessions, where you’ll learn basic floral design techniques and create stunning arrangements to take home.

Whether you’re an aspiring florist, a seasoned pro looking to refresh your skills, or simply a flower lover looking to try your hand at floral design, this course is the perfect opportunity to learn from the best and take your skills to the next level.

Day 1

Basic vase design methods and construction techniques including:

  • Arrange a 6 and 12 stem rose vase
  • Design a mixed flower vase arrangement including how to properly add greens
  • Construct a handtied mixed flower bouquet
  • Craft a vase arrangement using a spiral handtied bouquet

Day 2

  • Design one-sided, small and large triangle arrangements (sympathy/funeral arrangement)
  • Create an asymmetrical triangle arrangement (centrepiece)
  • Learn traditional wiring and taping technique for corsage and boutonniere
  • Arrange an all-around centrepiece arrangement

 

Lea Romanowski, InstructorInstructor: 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.”