The florist course gives you the basics for working professionally in the flower industry: in a shop, at events or at trade fairs. You learn different binding techniques, colour theory, display and merchandising, and gain knowledge of plants and botany. The course combines theory with practical exercises and your own responsibility for assignments from the trainers, and ends with a final project that gives you the title Certified Florist.
Duration: 1 month
Format: Hybrid
Location: Uppsala
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
Time commitment: One semester with 4 weekend meetings in Uppsala, or entirely remotely in a digital course portal
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About the course.
Different binding techniques, inspiration exercises, colour theory, display and handling sales. The student has had their own responsibility for learning independently based on assignments from the trainers and for acquiring knowledge of plants and botany, as well as practical experience.
1. Florist basic course
2. Cultural and style history
3. Merchandising
4. Craft technique
5. Plant knowledge
6. Sales
7. Work environment
8. Product care
9. Display
10. Colour theory
What you will learn
What you learn.
You master basic binding techniques in floristry
You can apply colour theory in flower arrangements
You know the cultural and style history linked to the florist profession
You can create merchandising and displays in a flower shop
You have basic knowledge of plants and botany
You can handle sales and customer service in a shop
You know the work environment rules for the florist profession
You can look after cut flowers and plants
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Florist basic course
Basic binding techniques and working methods in a flower shop.
Cultural and style history
Historical and cultural influences in floristry and interior design.
Merchandising & display
Displaying and presenting flowers and related products for sale.
Craft technique
Practical binding and craft techniques in the florist profession.
Plant knowledge & botany
Knowledge of common cut flowers, plants and their properties.
Sales
Customer service and sales technique in a flower shop.
Work environment & product care
Work environment rules and the handling and care of flowers and products.
Colour theory
Colour combinations and colour theory applied to flower arrangements.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course suits you who want to work as a florist in a flower shop, with events or at trade fairs, and who want to add theoretical knowledge of botany and style history to your practical skills.
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