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Workshops Starting Fall 2025

Learn the Art Behind Every Arrangement

We run quarterly workshops where local florists and flower enthusiasts come together. It's hands-on, creative, and built around real techniques we use daily in our shop.

Our autumn sessions kick off in September 2025. Each workshop runs for six weeks, meeting once a week at our Baku studio. You'll work with fresh blooms, learn composition basics, and walk away with arrangements you've created yourself.

What We Cover This Season

Four focused tracks—each designed for different skill levels and interests. Pick what fits your schedule and curiosity.

Foundation Techniques

Start with stem cutting, hydration methods, and basic color theory. We'll build simple bouquets and centerpieces while covering flower care fundamentals.

6 weeks
Sept-Oct 2025

Seasonal Design Patterns

Focused on autumn palettes and textures. You'll work with dahlias, chrysanthemums, and seasonal foliage to create rich, layered compositions.

6 weeks
Oct-Nov 2025

Event Arrangements

Learn how to scale up for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. We'll tackle large installations, budget planning, and client collaboration approaches.

6 weeks
Nov-Dec 2025

Professional Practice

For those considering floristry as a business. We cover supplier relationships, pricing structures, customer service, and portfolio development.

6 weeks
Dec 2025-Jan 2026
Workshop session with fresh flower arrangements and design materials

All materials included
Small class sizes
Take your work home

How Sessions Actually Work

Each workshop meets Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm. Classes are capped at twelve participants so everyone gets individual feedback and enough table space.

  • We start with a demonstration, then you work on your own arrangement while instructors circulate
  • Fresh flowers are provided each week—you choose your blooms from what's available that day
  • Tools and vases are available in the studio, though you're welcome to bring your own supplies
  • Final session includes a group critique where everyone shares their work and receives constructive feedback
  • You'll leave with notes, reference photos, and care instructions for everything you've created

Who Leads These Workshops

Our instructors are working florists with years of hands-on experience. They've handled everything from daily bouquets to large-scale event installations.

Workshop instructor portrait

Vesna Maric

Lead Instructor

Runs the foundation and seasonal design tracks. She's been with us since 2018 and specializes in textural arrangements using local and imported blooms.

Color Theory Seasonals
Workshop instructor portrait

Rafe Dupont

Event Specialist

Handles the event arrangements workshop. He's managed floral installations for over forty weddings and corporate events across Baku in the past three years.

Large Scale Logistics
Workshop instructor portrait

Isra Kowalski

Business Mentor

Leads the professional practice sessions. She started her own floristry business in 2019 and now mentors new florists on the practical side of running a shop.

Pricing Client Relations