virtual apprentice program with susan davis
The opportunities for learning in our industry are like no other time since I began designing in 1988. The reason I share so much of what I know is because I remember how I would study every single arrangement wondering "how did they do that"??? Then I would find every book available and go to every wholesaler show I could find. Man how things have changed!!
So... after 32 years and lots of practice I am finally offering a 3 month Virtual program where we will delve deeper and more thoroughly into Event Floristry from start to finish.
Each 3 month session a small number of designers are accepted. Those who are ready to invest their time into growing their craft and scaling their business. I am going to teach EVERYTHING I know.
A quick breakdown of what we will be doing...
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July 2021 - FOCUS BOUQUETS
Week 1 - Floral Basics
wiring and taping, conditioning, basic mechanics for all event design
welcome zoom - let's get to know each other
working with corsages and boutonnierres
Week 2 - Let's get Started
bouquet intensive
finding you in your design work and monetizing that
basic business chat
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 3
bouquet intensive
design and critique
color theory
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 4
bouquet intensive
design and critique
line theory
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
August 2021 - FOCUS CENTERPIECES
Week 5
low centerpiece intensive
design and critique
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 6
low centerpiece intensive
design and critique
scaling your wedding business
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 7
tall centerpiece intensive
design and critique
creating inventive designs
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 8
tall centerpiece intensive
design and critique
creating big and working small
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
September 2021 - FOCUS INSTALLATIONS
Week 9
basic installation mechanics
design and critique
pricing and selling installation work
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 10
climbing installations
design and critique
transporting vs onsite design
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 11
hanging installations including ceilings
design and critique
rigging and lighting
hiring and contracting effectively
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Week 12
staircases
design and critique
weekly class meeting with Susan Davis
Certificate of Completion Sent!
Optional Event Hours
After the course you will be invited to join our team on a live event to put all you have learned into practice!
This is going to require a weekly commitment of at least 10 hours from each apprentice.
I am going to commit my time and focus to each one of you and will be available to you.
You will be required to purchase flowers and hard goods for practice.
all tickets are non refundable and are limited for each class session