There are few careers that offer so many benefits. As a florist (floral designer or flower shop owner), you will be surrounded by beauty every day and have a career that is fun and interesting. You will have a hands-on job that gives you a sense of satisfaction with the results of your work. If you start your own florist business you can enjoy the freedom and financial rewards of being your own boss.
As a florist you will be involved with some of the most significant moments in people’s lives. From birthdays to bar mitzvahs to just because, florists help people show they care. As a florist, you will help people:
- express love with an elegant box of long-stemmed roses for Valentine’s Day
- welcome a new baby into the world with arrangements of delicate pink and blue flowers
- honor mom with a beautiful bouquet on Mother’s Day
- celebrate a wedding with custom-designed bouquets and other flowers
- enjoy holiday occasions with items such as poinsettia plants and pine wreaths at Christmas
- brighten someone’s stay in a hospital
- add the perfect touch to parties and other events
- remember loved ones with beautiful floral on funeral and all souls day
- corsage and garlands on your child’s graduation day or prom night
As long as you have the desire, you can become a florist. No special education or experience is necessary to break into this career and succeed.
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Seminar and Training
TLRC
Fresh Flower Arrangement and Flower Shop Operation and Management (with field trip)
Apr 25-27 at 8-4:30 Php 3,729
You can get your supply of flowers on these farms: Cutflower farms directory
Flower arrangement tutorial
- Basic design - By watching nature, you can see many basic design rules. How do the flowers grow? Are they reaching for light? If you want a professional look in most cases, you will apply the rules of how flowers grow.
- A must tools and supplies for flower shops.
- Taping - fresh or silk flowers is one of the most important parts of working in the floral business. It is really easier than it looks.
- Make a Bow- As a florist, bow making is second nature. For someone who doesn’t make bows often, this will work great and cost pennies.
- Wiring - of your floral products is a very important part of floral work. Although hot glue and floral glue has taken the place of wiring many items, some will hold better and longer with wiring.
- Care and handling tips.
- Anchoring - is also an important part of floral mechanics.
- Choosing containers- Floral Designs are now arranged in almost every kind of container. There are certain rules however, which will ensure your floral piece looks professional.
- Potted plants.
- Selling Your Talent- When you sell your talent, you are selling yourself. Knowing your market is key.
You can view the complete tutorial details here
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August 5th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I am the seller of artificial flowers and silk flowers, crafts bags, corsage flowers and oil paintings. we can supply customers good price with high quality. more informations, please kindly login our website, also you can contact me directly, then I can give you more pictures for your selection.
Belinda Meng
Yantai Solarway International Co.,Ltd
Factory Add : No.303,Xi’nan Road,Zhifu District,Yantai,Shandong,China;
Shenzhen Office: No.407,Da’xin Building,Nanshan District,SZ,China
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Cell Phone: 0086-13714064253
Email: webmaster@solarwayproduct.com
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MSN: belindameng@hotmail.com
July 6th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
can u give me an idea kung mgkano ang initial capital ng flowershop n business ?thank u.gusto ko kc mgnegosyo.
June 17th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
I need a job in flower arranging. I can do cleaning also. I dont need salary just free food and stay and to use my computer in the afternoons for my writings
Thanks
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
Thank you for your response Leo. I appreciate that. God bless!
February 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
@ami, training is available at TRC, Tel: 727-6205 loc. 208, 209 / 0928-5022684
February 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Hi, i am looking for a training center for the flower arrangement..can i ask the training fee,are the materials included,how long will it take..and the training schedule pls..thank you and looking forward for your reply..more power!
January 17th, 2008 at 10:40 am
@helbert, cut flowers are mostly sourced in baguio, and some are importing from holland, us and nearby asian countries. check from this directory: http://www.sme.com.ph/member-suppliers.php
January 17th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hi, im starting a flower shop and im wondering where we can buy flowers and supplies at wholesale prices. it would be much appreciated if you can help.