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Bloom Basics: A Floral Design Workshop in Saskatoon
Sunday, September 23 to Monday, September 24, 2023
Saskatoon, SK
Registration details coming soon.
No previous floral design experience required.
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, perfect for those with busy schedules who want to learn the essentials.
In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Flowers and Foliage Care and Handling 101, so you can keep your blooms looking their best for longer. You’ll also get a crash course in Retail Shop Procedures, including mark-up and pricing strategies, to help you run your floral business like a pro.
But that’s not all – we’ll also be diving into the nitty-gritty of how to run a profitable floral business, so you can turn your passion for flowers into a successful and sustainable career. 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. Registration details coming soon.
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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