Flower School NY
I had the opportunity to take part in the ‘Introductory Intensive Class’ at Flower School NY located in New York City. The school’s artistic director, Michael George, is world-renowned! He is known for his minimilistic, contemporary designing style. All the instructors at Flower School NY have been trained by him and therefore teach his style.
I had the pleasure of being instructed by Felipe Sastre who brings years of experience in floral design. We were taught flower conditioning, criss-cross technique with roses, graphic design with soft-stemmed florals, how to choose the proper vase, composition arrangements and hand-wiring a bridal bouquet using cymbidium orchids. What an amazing experience! The class was made up of only 8 students which made for alot of one-on-one training. I was surprised at what I learned and accomplished in 4-short days!
This was a personal interest course and one that I know will benefit me in Wedding Planning. I will better be able to give floral design advice during the wedding planning process. I may end up in the floral business after all, time will tell! Wouldn’t my mom be proud!
Flower School NY
Criss-cross technique with roses
Iris (soft-stemmed) arrangement
Composite arrangement
Cymbidium Orchid bridal bouquet
Felipe instructing fellow classmates