Ten Top Floral Design Schools

If you are thinking of taking up floral designing, here are 10 top floral design schools in the US (not according to rank).

Phil Rulloda School Of Floral Design
Phil Rulloda has been in the floristry business for years and is said to be America's most honoured floral designer.

His school of flower design offers 7 courses, namely Floral Designer, Advanced Floral Designer, Advanced Wedding Designer, Special Events/Decore Designer, Silk Decor for Home Interiors, Silk Decor Holidays and Gift Baskets.

The courses range from USD250 to USD1,443. Lodging is also provided for those from outstation. You can look up his class schedule and register online.

Palmer School Of Floral Design
A floral design school serving in northern Colorado. The school offers 4 courses. Beginners Floral Design 101, Basic Floral Design 102, Basic Floral Design 103 and Advanced Floral Design 104. In order to get a certificate, you must complete all four courses.

If you plan to get a certificate, it is better for you to register all 4 courses at once because it is cheaper that way. You can find out more about the courses by visiting their website.

South Florida School Of Floral Design
This floral school combines floral design and shop management. They will teach you how to be a professional florist and how to manage a flower shop. The course is 18 days with a total hours of 108.

The first week will be concentrated on fresh flower arrangement. Second week on balloons, corsages, wedding designs and plant nomenclature. The third week will focus on mainly funeral plants, potted plants and wire services organisation.

In the syllabus, you can also find subjects such as housekeeping, advertising and window signs. Good if you are serious in opening a flower shop.

South Florida Center For Floral Studies
This school is licensed under the State Commission and run by John Klingel. His experience and exposure in the flower industry has made him a leader in the industry.

The school offers Basic Floral Design Class in which after completion, you will receive a Certificate Of Completion. The other course is the Advanced Floral Design Class which you will graduate with a diploma upon completion. Each course costs around USD500.So, why not give it a try.

Rittners School Of Floral Design
There is a saying that says 'If you want to learn floral design, go to Rittners'. Well, Rittners has been in floral education for almost 60 years. It has good experience in education and caters for all types of students, which is makes it one of the top floral design schools in the US.

They have 4 courses, namely the Day Course (500H) that expands from Fall to Spring, the Evening Course for professionals who work in the day, Concentrated Day Course for those who want to learn the basic flower arrangement but has time constraints and lastly the Floral Business Skills Seminar.

If you are serious in floral designing, this is the place to go.

Parker Floral School

The instructors of this school are all Michigan Certified Florists. They offer floral designs courses which are mainly divided into 3 categories : Core Classes (6 sub-classes), Enrichment Courses (5 sub-classes) and Advanced Courses (7 sub-classes).

The class schedule is also available. If you live in Michigan and aspire to become a professional florist, you should look them up.

Las Vegas School Of Floral Design
The main course offered at this prestigious school is the Floral Designer Course which costs USD1,125. There are also private classes available.

The classes are, among others, Advanced Designers, Special Events/Tropical, Autumn Design, Make Your Own Gift Baskets To Impress and others. These classes need separate arrangement with the school and cost ranges from USD330 to USD1,120.

Trim International Floral School

The school's floral designer course is offered in 2 methods : class room and home study. The contents for both is the same except that the former is conducted in class room, whereas the latter is a correspondence course and on video.

The Floral Designer Courses comprises of 5 main subjects, which are Principles of Flower Arranging, Flowers To Wear and Plant Decorating, Funeral Flowers, Wedding Flowers and Beyond Basic. A Diploma will be given to those who complete 5 subjects. For hobbyists, there 8 viseos for sale.

David Curtis School Of Floral Design
At David Curtis, a 3-week course is offered to those who want to become a floral designer. It is a 120H course, with the first week being on basic design forms, second week on sympathy and funeral and the third week on weddings.

You have to sit for a test at the end of each week to test your level of understanding and skill. At the end of the 3-week course also, there will be a field trip to the wholesale supplier. The entire course will cost you USD1,725. Any dream is worth the money.

Vermont Academy of Floral Design
There are many courses at Vermont Academy, but the basics are Basic Design I and Basic Design II. Basic Design I will cover care for flowers and also pricing for profit. Basic Design II will cover sympathy tributes and wedding bouquets.

Besides that, there are other courses as well. European Designs and Wedding/Party Landscape Designs are among them.

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There you go. Always remember to ask as many questions about the course, the syllabus, the environment before you decide which school to go to. Analyze the pros and cons of each school.

If they claim they are one of the top floral design schools, let them tell you why. Above all, take the course seriously and don't forget to have fun learning.

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