Our Calendar
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FAST TRACK CLASS
FAST TRACK CLASS
WANT TO TAKE THE FLORAL CLASS BUT IN A HURRY?
STARTING APRIL 16TH WE WILL OFFER OUR FAST TRACK CLASS.
THIS IS A TWO WEEK COMPREHENSIVE CLASS THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE FLOWER BAR MONDAY-FRIDAY FOR TWO WEEKS FROM 2-5PM
THIS CLASS WILL COVER THE CORE CLASSES 1-4 WITH A COMPLIMENTARY ONE NIGHT REVIEW
INCLUDED IN THE CLASS ARE ALL THE TEXT BOOKS TOOLS THAT WILL BE NEEDED
CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLASS MUST BE PAID IN FULL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS
SEATS ARE LIMITED
985-308-0234
COST OF FAST TRACK CLASS IS $2900.00
CORE CLASS ONE
CORE CLASS ONE
CORE CLASS ONE
ALL CORE CLASSES FROM 5:30-7:30 PM ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
CORE CLASS ONE WILL COVER THE CHAPTERS IN THE TEXT, HIGHLIGHT THE STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND WILL GIVE YOU THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO PASS THE STATE EXAM.
This will cover all of the flower expenses and handouts.
CLASS INCLUDES PRODUCT, TEXTBOOK, AND TOOL KIT
$950.00
To register for the class online, call 985-308-0234
All Classes must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start of the semester. A 4 WEEK PROGRAM
Completing core one you should have the basic knowledge to pass TPS floral school exams and the Louisiana State Exam.
CORE CLASS ONE
$675.00
CORE CLASS TWO
CORE CLASS TWO
THE POTTING SHED FLORIST FLORAL SCHOOL
CORE TWO CLASS:
MONDAY WEDNESDAYS FROM 2:30-4:30PM
CORE CLASS TWO WILL FOCUS ON SYMPATHY AND WEDDING WORK.
LEARN THE SKILLS TO COVERING EVENT AND SYMPATHY WORK. THIS FUN AND CREATIVE CLASS WILL GIVE THE DESIGNER THE SKILLS TO GROW ON AND LEARN THE FUN AND EXCITING WORLD OF EVENT WORK
AND THIS WILL COVER ALL FLOWERS AND MATERIALS.
YOU MUST COMPLETE CORE ONE BEFORE YOU CAN MOVE ON TO CORE TWO.
CORE 2 CLASS MUST BE PAID IN FULL two WEEKS PRIOR TO CLASS.
A CERTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED AT THE END OF CORE 2
COST FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $1500.00
CORE CLASS THREE
CORE CLASS THREE
THE POTTING SHED FLORIST FLORAL SCHOOL
CORE THREE CLASS:
CORE THREE CLASS FOCUSES ON THE BUSINESS SIDE OF A RETAIL FLORIST.
IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE BUSINESS SIDE INCLUDING ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, DELIVERY PRACTICES AND MORE. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ACCOUNTING MANUAL AS WELL AS LEARN HOW TO FOCUS ON WORK ROOM PRODUCTIVITY TO ADD TO YOUR COMPANY. THIS WILL INCLUDE MANY LECTURES AND PRACTICES BY THE TOP LEADING CPA'S AND AIFD FLOWER DESIGNERS.
COST FOR CORE THREE IS 525.00$
CORE CLASS FOUR
CORE CLASS FOUR
THE POTTING SHED FLORIST FLORAL SCHOOL CORE FOUR CLASS:
CORE CLASS 4
CORE CLASS FOUR IS A FOCUSED CLASS ON LAB AND HONING YOUR SKILLS ON OVERALL EVERYDAY DESIGN WORK, WORKROOM SETUP AND EFFICIENCY THIS CLASS WILL HELP CULTIVATE HEALTHY HABITS IN YOUR BUSINESS AND SO MUCH MORE.
INCLUDES AN INTERNSHIP
COST FOR THIS CLASS IS 500.00$
REVIEW
REVIEW
HAS IT BEEN A WHILE SINCE CORE ONE? WE OFFER A ONE NIGHT REVIEW CLASS WITH LAB TO REFRESH YOUR MEMORY AND SKILLS TO HELP YOU PASS THE STATE EXAM
MUST HAVE COMPLETED CORE CLASS ONE TO TAKE THIS REFRESH
$325.00
I’m often asked, what does it take to be a successful florist. to the key question: What personality traits are key to success in a floral career? There are five key traits that are inherent in successful floral designers. How many do you possess? All five? You could be on the path to a successful career.
Passion – Do you swoon when the first daffodils bloom? Does the scent of a gardenia take you to a private paradise? Passion will carry you far in your career choice. A truly passionate flower lover never loses the excitement of the seasonal bloom. Trust me, this will be with you for life. Even today, the blooming spirea calls my name, camellias take my breath away and the daphne…oh, the daphne! Don’t even get me started there.
Knowledge – Take the time to learn everything! OK, it will never be everything but, learn as much as you can and then, keep learning. Knowledge is king (and queen). You can save the day if you know how to care for a wilting hydrangea or the technique for tinting the perfect hue to match the dress. If you don’t know how a flower works in foam, buy it for yourself! Take it home, put it in foam and watch. Document how it lasts. Pay attention to the life cycle. Now you know. When a customer asks, you can say, “I took that bloom home and it lasted 6 days. You are going to love it.” Invest in yourself, your knowledge base and your career.
Connection – Get to know your peers, your customers and your competitors. The more you are connected, the better you will be. Stay in touch and attend any get-together for your community. You have to truly love people to succeed in this industry. Think about it. As a florist, you are invited to every important event in life. Birthdays, weddings, babies, anniversaries, funerals, promotions, good days, bad days…you and your flowers are there. What a privilege to be part of every life event. Connect emotionally with each of your customers and they will be with you for life. Also, join the social world. Connection is both virtual and real…the two are equally important! Instagram, Face book and Pinterest…you need them all.
Determination – Never say, “I can’t”. You can, you will and you are not going to give up! I love this little acronym Callie DeWolf AIFD shared with me. FAIL, a word with bad connotation that can have a new meaning. If you FAIL, it is nothing more than your First Attempt In Learning. Let’s all FAIL together on our way to floral success! You can’t do everything perfectly the first time. That’s why we
do it in class, do it in private and do it for ourselves.
Flexibility – Mother nature has the last word. If it is not in bloom, what are you going to do? There is always another way, another choice, another option. You have to be the flexible one to search it out and solve the problem. This fits back to determination. Never give up! There is always a way. My favorite flexible solution of the moment is the faux anemone. Popular and on-trend, the black centered anemone does not always look picture perfect. Knowledgeable florists solved the problem using white lisianthus and eryngium. For the flexible, there is always way.
Which of the five is the most important? Do you really need all five? Is there a sixth? All good questions. Thoughts to ponder for another blog. For now, focus on the five and trust your instinct. That will take courage. (OK, I shared the sixth) Believe in yourself and Do Something You Love.
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