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Founded in 2003, FlowerSchool New York is the most prestigious center for the floral arts and design education in New York City.
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Located in the heart of New York City, FlowerSchool New York is the premier flower school to begin your floral education and exploration into the world of contemporary floral arranging. Offering a vast array of floral design classes, FlowerSchool New York brings the most sought-after designers from all over the world to teach classes.

10/19/2026

Looking for a creative way to bring people together this holiday season? From hands-on floral design workshops and team-building experiences to festive cocktail parties and private dinners, FlowerSchool NY at ILA Penthouse & Garden make it easy to plan a memorable gathering.

As the home of FlowerSchool New York, ILA Penthouse brings together full-service event planning, in-house catering, professional staffing, and expert floral design, all under one roof. Our team takes care of every detail, so you can focus on the festivities.

♻️Your footprint matters.

Beautiful events can be thoughtful, too. Sustainability is at the heart of FlowerSchool NY and ILA Penthouse. From our foam-free floral designs and reusable mechanics & decor to our commitment to reducing waste throughout the event experience, we bring creativity and care to every detail, hosting memorable gatherings with consideration for our earth.

Contact us to start planning your bespoke experience 🥳

10/15/2026

The holiday season is in full bloom this November!

Create something special for your table with our Thanksgiving Centerpiece classes, offered on two dates this month. Join us for the start of wreath-making season, including a special Creative Wreath Workshop with Ivan Gilkes at the end of November and beginning of December. Traditional holiday wreath and garland workshops will continue in December.

NEW! 💍 Our Weekend Florist Wedding Design Skills Workshop takes place November 14–15 with Jessi Owens. Take this opportunity to fast-track the necessary techniques behind wiring, bridal bouquets, and tablescaping. 🍽️

Juan Villanueva will be teaching the 2-Day Large Scale Installation Series on November 3-4. Expect to hike ladders and work with professional eco-friendly rigging techniques that celebrate the materials. 🪜🌾

The end of our Fall II program comes to a close with Meredith Perez leading the 3-Day Wedding Design Series. A student favorite, where they present their designs to their bridal “client” in a presentation and receive valuable feedback from this industry legend. Think of it like “Project Runway” for florists.

Our 6-Week State-Licensed Floral Design Program will resume in 2027. Registration is open!

Swipe through our November calendar and find your next class.

10/14/2026

🇮🇹 Introducing our NEW Italy Travel Program!

Join us April 23–30, 2027, for eight unforgettable days exploring Italy through flowers, food, art, and local culture. https://www.flowerschoolny.com/travel-programs

Thoughtfully curated by FlowerSchool alumna and instructor Elena Mencarelli of Elena M. Floral Design Elena Mencarelli and Maria del Campo of Ca’ di Campo Ca’ Di Campo | Destination Weddings & Events Italy this exclusive journey will take you from Milan’s flower markets and gardens to the shores of Lake Como and the canals of Venice.

Expect behind-the-scenes floral experiences, leisurely meals, a boat ride across Lake Como, beautiful gardens, priceless art, and the opportunity to discover Italy through the eyes of two local hosts. 🚤🍝🍷⛲️🖼️💐👯🥂💓

📅 April 23–30, 2027 | 8 Days / 7 Nights
📍 Milan, Lake Como & Venice
*single and double occupancy rates offered

🍕Come experience Italy with us! Visit the link in our bio to explore the itinerary and reserve your spot by December 15th, 2026!

10/08/2026

The season is in full bloom at FlowerSchool! 🍂✨

From vibrant autumn arrangements to festive wreaths, our seasonal classes are an invitation to celebrate, create, and bring a little more beauty home. All of these classes are open to beginners!

🌼 Festive Marigolds
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the season with brilliant marigolds and rich autumn blooms. Create a bold, cheerful arrangement perfect for Halloween, Día de los Mu***os, or fall entertaining.

🍁 Thanksgiving Centerpiece (multiple dates offered)
Create a lush, abundant centerpiece for your holiday table using premium seasonal flowers, rich autumn foliage, and textural botanicals, arranged in a classic compote vase.

✨ Creative Wreath Workshop with Ivan Gilkes
Rethink the traditional wreath. Using evergreens, natural materials, ribbon, and an exposed grapevine structure, explore composition and creative techniques to create a wreath that feels uniquely yours. Your finished piece can be enjoyed throughout the season and for years to come.

🎄 Holiday Wreaths
Get into the holiday spirit with fresh evergreens, seasonal foliage, and festive botanical elements. Learn wreath mechanics, composition, and techniques for creating a full, balanced design with a natural holiday feel. Leave with a wreath to display all season long.

Bring a friend, make something beautiful, and celebrate the season in the studio with us. No floral experience necessary.

Explore all of our seasonal classes at the link in bio.

10/07/2026

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10/05/2026

🌸Dahlia Days at FlowerSchool New York!
Arrangement by Jessi Owens
Our next and last dahlia-specific class of the season is on Saturday Oct 10th from 10:30a - 12:00p

See you there!

09/26/2026

Expand your floral design skills into the world of interiors with our NEW workshop: Floral Design for Interior Spaces!

This hands-on workshop led by Courtney Bowden, founder and owner of August Company, will teach you how to create statement florals that work with the architecture and atmosphere of an environment.

In this extended-format program, you’ll learn how to scout a space to create florals that work with the location’s unique architectural elements.

Students will create a large-scale centerpiece using rich fall blooms and foliage while learning professional mechanics, scale, proportion, texture, and color.

📅 October 17th | 10:30am - 1:30pm
🌸 With Courtney Bowden
📍 FlowerSchool New York

Learn how to think beyond the vase and design florals for any room!

August Company

09/25/2026

Take your floral design skills beyond the basics! 🌿

The Weekend Florist Intermediate Design Series is a two-day, hands-on program designed for students who have completed the Introduction to Design and are ready to explore more advanced techniques and arrangement styles.

Over the weekend, you’ll create four designs using premium flowers, including:
🌸 monochromatic floral arrangement
💐 hand-tied wedding bouquet
🌿 large-scale branch arrangement
🌷 vase arrangement exploring intermediate design techniques

You’ll also learn how to source and purchase flowers like a professional, build floral recipes, and complete the remaining pillars of professional floral conditioning. Plus, you’ll take a guided tour of NYC’s famous 28th Street flower market.

📅 Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 11
📍 FlowerSchool New York
🎓 Certificate-bearing program
Prerequisite: Introduction to Design Series

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09/23/2026

The Autumn Equinox represents the balance between light and dark, and the abundant harvest season. Time to let go of what no longer serves you, and reflect inward into vastness, with gratitude. 🌗🧡🍁🍂

09/22/2026

What does it really take to design a wedding experience? 💍 🍽️ 💐

Taught by renowned designer Meredith Perez, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Belle Fleur, the 3-Day Wedding Design program is an immersive experience that puts you in the role of a working floral and event designer. You’ll develop a wedding concept, create storyboards and proposals, work within a specific budget, shop for flowers and materials in the NYC Flower Market, produce sample designs, and present your vision to a mock client.

📅 Upcoming sessions:
October 7–9, 2026
November 11–13, 2026

Perfect for aspiring wedding florists, floral designers looking to expand into events, and students ready to take their skills into the real world.

Learn more and reserve your spot at flowerschoolny.com, or click the link in our bio.

Meredith Waga Perez

Address

253 West 28th Street, PH
New York, NY
10001

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm

Telephone

+12126618074

Website

http://www.flowerschoolny.com/

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