Floral Design Schools

[Sarah Botchick]

I have been researching floral design schools to find classes to post on PFEIG. There are many "institutes" and schools out there, but I am trying to figure out which ones really are for FLORISTS. Many of them seem to cater to hobbyists. Of course I have Phil Rulloda's school listed, but are there any other ones that any of you can recommend that really are for florists?

Thanks.

 

[TGDragonfly]

http://www.flowerschoolny.com/

Highly recommend.

 

[valleygirl1]

I went to American Floral Art in Chicago.
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Excellent program for florists. I think it is a one year course.

 

[Theresa]

I was at the AIFD website, and noticed this last week, they offer a link to their education partners

http://www.aifd.org/NewEducation/EduPartnerList.htm

They also note if the school is approved as an AIFD PFDE Pathway Provider.

 

[greatflowerlady]

floral Design Institute
Leanne Kesler AIFD
1138 NW 17th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Tel: (800) 819-8089
Fax: (503) 274-0184
E-mail: [email protected]

 

[CarverFlowers]

Koehler & Dramm's Institute of Floristry
Ardith Beveridge, Primary Instructor
2407 E Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-362-3133 or 1-800-298-0495 extension 133

 

[anytimeflowers]

Hennepin County Technical - We had our Minnesota State Florist's Convention here in November. Working flower shop, quite a few classrooms.
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=008673446813515191313:ivhg-yovons&cof=FORID:0&q=Floral+Design&sa=Go!

 

[Leanne]

Education partners

The AIFD Education Partners program is a great resource. The association evaluates the curriculum and teaching staff of many schools to ensure professional presentation. As you can see the list is short. Not everyone is able to meet the requirements.

Of course, I am a bit biased since we are on the list.
Leanne

 

[greenfairy68]

www.design358 has a school in Canada. Lead instructor is Hitomi Gilliam

 

[Flowers& magazine]

Sarah, check pages 104-105 of the June 2009 Flowers&, it has a comprehensive listing of 45 floral design schools, with contact info. Email me if you need a copy!


Elinor
F&

 

[coppercountryflowers]

Dale and I both went to Koehler and Dramm Institute of Floristry... and we paid for an employee to go there. Really worth it! Ardith Beveridge, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, MSF is an awesome internationally respected florist and instructor!

Koehler and Dramm --- 2407 E. Hennepin Minneapolis, MN
612-362-3133 or 1-800-298-0495 extension 133.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

 

[LOTAKIDS]

The AIFD Education Partners program is a great resource. The association evaluates the curriculum and teaching staff of many schools to ensure professional presentation. As you can see the list is short. Not everyone is able to meet the requirements.

Of course, I am a bit biased since we are on the list.
Leanne

Leanne,

You are still in Seattle??? Is Betty still teaching?

 

[Leanne]

Betty and Jon are still teaching and we love them! The Seattle satellite classroom has merged with the Portland Learning Center. You will find us in Seattle with periodic seminars in 2010. Watch the website at the first of the year for the most up to date listing.