My sister and I are starting our shop in a couple of weeks. I was wondering what is the best way to learn design. We have had a couple of people come in and teach us what they know. We still are thinking about becoming certified?! What do you guys think?
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- Thread starter cmdean
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This question is in way to offend, but why are you opening a flower shop with no design education?
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Connie
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Take every design class that you can find. Attend every design show that you can find. Read florist magazines. Learn everything that you can from FlowerChat. Learn everything that you can, period. Good luck and best wishes.
Rhonda
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I would never recommend anyone attempting to open a shop without an experienced designer. Before you open but when you have all your legal paperwork such as state license or sales tax papers, contact the state florists or floral association. See if they have any classes, certification courses etc. Check out Teleflora's Education Programs in Oklahoma City, OK (I don't believe you have to be Teleflora to attend). These things may push back your opening date but very worthwhile not only for business practices but for the most important part of any florist / floral shop, that is design, care and handling, and customer perception of your professionalism.
Tracy D'Amico
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True true true. You need some experience in design to sell to your customers. Or you need an experienced designer as an employee. Unless you're are opening a loose flower shop "bucket shop" .... even then, you still need the basic principles of design and more importantly - care and handling.
You can make the most lovely of designs, but if your product isn't conditioned & hydrated properly, if the mechanical elements of design are not followed ....... it affects the overall performance of your "design", which is what your customers will remember.
Online JTV offers some design websiodes, but they are no substitute for your own experience, and they are really meant for those who have experience, to inspire them further along. There are books through John Henry, Teleflora, etc that are worth looking into as well.
Good luck, you've found a good start here.
tracy
You can make the most lovely of designs, but if your product isn't conditioned & hydrated properly, if the mechanical elements of design are not followed ....... it affects the overall performance of your "design", which is what your customers will remember.
Online JTV offers some design websiodes, but they are no substitute for your own experience, and they are really meant for those who have experience, to inspire them further along. There are books through John Henry, Teleflora, etc that are worth looking into as well.
Good luck, you've found a good start here.
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