Cycle I
Introduction to Floral Design
What flower lovers have been waiting for. Your first step to becoming a professional florist.
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Our first Cycle is intended for those committed to starting in the floral design industry and welcomes beginners who have a passion for flowers and want to expand their knowledge.
You'll learn flower cleaning and treatment techniques and master the florist's knife. You'll develop skills in designing bouquets for vases and handheld arrangements, both small and large scale, across various styles. You'll also cover basic Photography, Color Theory, and Composition principles. Additionally, designer Pina Bellido will conduct an Ikebana class. The week culminates with a floral installation project.
SYLLABUS
Day 1 • Initial designs. Let's get to work!
Introduction to MFS · Exercise with hard-stemmed flowers · Exercise with soft-stemmed flowers
Day 2 • Bouquet: A basic in two versions
Introduction to color theory · Spiral bouquet exercise · Garden Style bouquet exercise · Packaging
Day 3 • A day for Garden Style
Introduction to the iconic Constance Spry · Garden Style Centerpiece Exercise
Day 4 • First steps in Floral Photography and the Artistry of Ikebana
Introduction to Floral Photography with Anthony Prévost · Ikebana class with Pina Bellido
Day 5 • Large-scale Installation
Demonstration of XL format installation · Exercise with chicken wire
NEXT EDITIONS
February 4 to 7*, 2025
*On the 4th: special class in the afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
June 2 to 6, 2025
November 3 to 7, 2025
IN-PERSON COURSES
Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
INCLUDES
Flowers, foliage, and vases
Premium toolbox
20+ hours of hands-on classes
Six MFS instructors and two professional photographers*
Masterclasses with two entrepreneur coaches*
Masterclasses with two top Spanish designers*
Masterclass with one Ikebana Instructor*
Visit leading flower shops in Madrid*
Installation exercise in a store in the city*
High-quality photographs for your portfolio
Space of 200 m2 with natural light
Underfloor heating and cooling system
Access to our inventory for the Final Project
Access to our directory of providers and wholesalers
PDFs of topics discussed in class
Coffee, tea and snacks
Be part of the MFS Community
Job opportunities
*Depending on the Cycle, instructors and professors invited will rotate.
**Madrid Flower School will document some designs during classes, but students are responsible for photographing their work in the studio.
INVESTMENT
Introduction to Floral Design 1950€
Deposit: 550€ (reserve a place, non-refundable)
Total balance: 10 days before the Program begins.
There is an option to pay in full at once.
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit Card
You can create a profile on our website (icon at the top right) and then make the payment on the chosen date.
PayPal
Pay directly to the MFS PayPal account using the email sylvia@madridflowerschool.com.
Bank Transfer
Madrid Flower School S.L.
IBAN ES50 0081 1536 4500 0147 1750 · BIC BSABESBB
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
7 days before the start of the course
Return to the Professional Program
Cycle II | Creativity and Avant-Garde
Cycle III | Weddings and Events
Cycle IV | Floral Business
CONTACT
Cell Phone / WhatsApp +34 682 277 696
MADRID FLOWER SCHOOL reserves the right to modify or cancel courses for any appropriate reasons. Students will be notified at least one week in advance in such cases.
No refunds are allowed. Classes are transferable to another person, provided the school is notified at least 10 days before the course starts. To obtain the MFS Floral Designer Certificate, students must attend at least 85% of the Professional Program. Likewise, to receive a Certificate of Attendance for any cycle, students must attend at least 85% of the classes. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page.
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