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Bloom Basics: A Floral Design Workshop in Winnipeg

Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Florists Supply Winnipeg (35 Airport Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0V5)
Registration deadline: Monday, August 21, 2023
Floral Experience: No previous experience required
Limited space available.
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 Winnipeg
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
- 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
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.”