What do we cover on our Module 4 Commercial Flower Course for the training of Professional Florists

For over 38 years, we've been dedicated to training florists with a constantly evolving curriculum. As an independent flower school, we have the freedom to keep our syllabus fresh and relevant, incorporating the latest floral design trends, techniques, and innovative ideas.

While staying ahead, we also deeply value fundamental floristry skills that remain essential throughout your career. As an online flower school, we continuously expand our educational resources and tutorials at your own pace.

Our core ethos is to train commercial florists to the highest standards, and our passionate approach ensures our graduates are exceptionally skilled. Beyond just flowers and floristry, our comprehensive courses cover the crucial business of flowers, including buying, costing, profitable selling, business acumen, and effective marketing and sales strategies.

Module 4 Advanced Floristry Skills Certificate Program Curriculum & Syllabus

Once you have booked your place on the course, will be provided with a full Sundry Kit with all your floral foam and dishes etc, You will be provided with all your fresh flowers and fresh foliage to complete you designs in order to achieve your certificate.

  • Large Table-scapes – Table Garlands, Table Arrangements, Table Vases, Foam Free Table Designs

  • Suspended Foam free Garlands, - learn how to create the stands and structures easily.

  • Overflowing Table Arrangements - Using both Foam and Foam free techniques depending on location of event

  • Large Traditional Pedestal Arrangements - Not as popular right now, but like everything they will come back on trend at some time.

  • Large Contemporary Pedestal Arrangements - ideal for Hotel receptions, entrances or anywhere you want a stand out piece.

  • Standard Pedestal Arrangements - both foam and foam free techniques

  • Traditional Unity Candle Arrangements - popular for all types of celebrations a top table or unity candle arrangement is always requested

  • Contemporary Unity Candle Arrangements - adding a more contemporary feel to your unity candle designs

  • Topiary Trees Floral Arrangements - these ball of flowers are so versatile and suit so many locations either up on tables or standing outside a venue

  • Candelabras Raised Arrangements - luxury table candelabras

  • Candelabra Low Lying Arrangements - low lying table arrangements

  • Small Table-scapes Ideas - using foam and foam free mechanics

  • Foam Free Floral Garlands

  • Foam Free Floral Hoops - or sometimes referred to a floral chandeliers

  • Floral Arch -Foam Free Mechanics and How to Make The Arch Structure

  • Floral Moongate - Foam Free Mechanics and How to Make The Arch Structure

  • Deconstructed Arches and Pillars - Foam Free

  • Floral Hoops/ Chandeliers - Foam Free

  • Pew End Floral Mock Hand Tied

  • How to transport floral designs to and from venues

  • Re-purposing flowers to different locations

  • Creating Proposals

  • Costing and formulating industry relative pricing of all arrangements and designs

  • Pricing for profit

  • Creating Recipes for your designs in order to make ordering flowers a simple process

  • Substitution Flower Guide - working within clients budgets

  • Ordering Your Flowers sensibly for profit - we bring in Wholesale Reps to talk about ordering and best practice right now.

  • We revisit consultation with your customer from Module 3

  • Building Relationships Within The Wedding Industry

  • Preparing for Photo Shoots & how to collaborate to build your portfolio

  • Photographing Designs - we will bring in Photographers to give your their best tips and advice

  • Preparing for a Wedding Fair - tops do’s and dont’s

  • Marketing Yourself as a Floral Designer - we will bring in professional Marketeeres to advise on current practice and latest marketing trends

  • What to purchase if starting your own business

  • Costs to be aware of when starting your own business

  • We have live classes with Top Marketers who are familiar with the flower industry

  • We have live classes with Dutch Wholesalers to educate you on buying direct

  • We have live classes with Social Media Experts who are flower-industry focused

  • We will assist you in gaining hands-on work experience with top wedding and event florists

The cost of Module 4 is €1500 and is payable in two instalments here (€1350 for those living outside the island of Ireland)

This program may be eligible for funding, please get in touch so we can advise if there is funding available to you

If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us on info@kaysflowerschool.com