I'm interested in starting a floral business. Can you help?
I’m an event planner and designer who would like to add floral Design to my services. I would want to know about trainings, and how to start my own shop.
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I strongly suggest you attend this year's Flower Show, because it features the world's best floral designers participating in the FTD World Cup. In addition to seeing world-class floral design on the show floor, you can sign up to view demonstrations on Monday 4, 7 to 9 pm.
Special floral design workshops and demonstration at flower show here. (scroll down page for demonstration details).
You'll also pick up tips at the Designers' Studio at the Flower Show, where top floral designers from around the globe go head-to-head in this fast-paced, fun-filled competition that combines talent and ingenuity.
Year-round at PHS we offer workshops on floral design. They are found in our online calendar.
And our library has this eBook in the collection: Benner, Stephanie. How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Florist and Floral Business Online and Off Revised 2nd Edition.
eBooks / SB443 .B44 2012
If you are a PHS member, you can access this eBook at home.
Check out some of the many horticulture programs in the area that offer floral design courses such as:
Delaware Valley University Certificate in Floral Business.
Longwood Gardens Floral Design courses
Hope this helps.