Leanne began working as a floral designer when she was just sixteen years old. She fell in love with flowers, floral design and floral design education. Leanne has never considered another career and truly feels blessed to be able to do what she loves every single day. In this Blog Leanne shares her passion for the career of floral design and encourages everyone to "Do Something You Love".
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We are excited to announce the opening of our new studio and headquarters at 1022 NW Marshall Street, Suite 390, Portland, Oregon.
At Floral Design Institute, our greatest accomplishment has always been the success of our students. As we begin this new chapter, our mission remains unchanged: helping people to "Do Something You Love."
If you’ve ever dreamed of working with flowers—creating beauty, building confidence, and turning creativity into a meaningful career, you may be wondering: What exactly is an online flower school, and can it truly prepare me to become a professional floral designer?
The answer is yes. When thoughtfully designed, an online flower school offers comprehensive, professional floral education with the flexibility today’s students need.
Let’s take a closer look.
August 8, 2024 - The Society of American Florists (SAF) presented the Tommy Bright award to Leanne Kesler, owner and education director of the Floral Design Institute. This award is SAF’s most prestigious award signifying a lifetime of commitment to education excellence in the floral industry.
As you focus on your career, how do you decide which school will be best for you? Check out the Top 10 list for choosing a floral design school and learn why the Floral Design Institute should be YOUR Education Resource.
I am loving, loving, loving the new generation of floral designers. Risk-takers, unconcerned about convention and willing to explore new styles, they are leading the floral industry into a new and wonderful era of floral design.
So often I get asked, "Can I make a living as a florist?". Good question! Working with flowers sounds like a fun and glamorous profession. It's no wonder many want to pursue floral design as a career. And, yes, to answer the question, you can make a living as a florist. The choice is yours and the earning potential is all in how you approach the career.
Have you ever dreamed of creating floral designs for your own or for a friend’s wedding? Perhaps you would like to explore the possibility of becoming a professional wedding floral designer. In this Online Boot Camp you will learn all of the basics for creating a complete wedding; how to source fresh flowers, care & handling, how to make a bridal bouquet, a bridesmaid’s bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, a floral crown, a fresh garland and reception flowers.
I was recently reminded of the importance of Basic Floral Design Training in a very sweet note that I received from a graduate of several years ago who today owns a beautiful and successful flower shop. This graduate had recently attended an advanced seminar featuring several master floral designers. Her note began "Thank you so much for the valuable training that I received in your Basic Floral Design Program."
Is this the year you get serious about your floral career? For many, that means taking the step to become a Certified Floral Designer. At Floral Design Institute, we take career preparation seriously.
Ceremony flowers have become an essential feature in today’s weddings. In this Wedding Ceremony Flowers workshop the focus will be on the mechanics, props, tools and techniques for creating large scale installations. We will demonstrate and create beautiful designs for a garden wedding, an urban studio wedding, and an over-the-top vineyard wedding.
Change is the constant in floral design.Trends, design styles, popular colors, and flowers are always shifting. It is critical for the professional floral designer stay aware of these changes. In this blog we are going to explore the equally important changes in the science of floristry.
Flowers to wear are subject to changing trends and the styles change frequently. In this Flowers to Wear workshop we will focus on the popular and in-style flowers, colors and designs. We will also carefully detail the best mechanics and techniques for creating well constructed designs. We will review and update care & handling techniques, explore new tools and supplies, and discuss flowers to wear packaging and presentation
Wedding bouquets are the focal point of every wedding ceremony. They are the most viewed, most photographed and most remembered of all wedding flowers. Wedding professionals agree that the flowers-to-carry are the most important flowers in any wedding. In this wedding workshop we will focus on the popular and up-to-date styles for flowers to carry. We will also carefully detail the best mechanics and techniques for creating well constructed designs.
This is a one-of-a-kind floral design experience featuring top trend-setting floral designers and artists. Participants will discover magnificent design styles and techniques in a relaxing, nurturing environment supported by highly qualified instructors. More than a collection of valuable workshops, this retreat is an opportunity to Relax - Rejuvenate - Explore - Dream - Create and Share. Each participant will have full access to the professional photography captured during the event for their professional portfolios. The event is open to all floral designers and artists from the novice to the veteran.
On Sunday April 28th as part of the 50th Anniversary for Floral Design Institute we are hosting a Spring Design Symposium. What is a design symposium? A small meeting in which several presenters demonstrate and discuss design before an audience, a conference between students and instructors for the purpose of learning, idea exchange, discussion and conversation.
Have you ever dreamed of creating floral designs for your own or for a friend’s wedding? Perhaps you would like to explore the possibility of becoming a professional wedding floral designer. In this Online Boot Camp you will learn all of the basics for creating a complete wedding; how to source fresh flowers, care & handling, how to make a bridal bouquet, a bridesmaid’s bouquet, corsages, boutonniere’s, a floral crown, a fresh garland and reception flowers.
There is nothing that thrills all of us Floral Design Institute more than seeing the successes of our graduates. Often we are unaware of the personal struggles facing our students when they are in the classroom. This makes their successes, both in their careers and their personal lives even more rewarding. Congratulations Meagan!!! Thank you for letting us share your story.
If you are reading this blog, you have already discovered that you love flowers and creating floral designs. As you move into floral design as a career it is important to keep your passion for flowers fun, exciting, fulfilling and financially rewarding. The elements for a satisfying floral career are education, certification, friendships, networking, participation and continued advanced training.
The master word that describes wedding trends for 2018 is “Eclectic”. Thanks to Social Media, bridal couples are exposed to new flowers, colors and styles well beyond their local market area. This combined with an increasing confidence in their own abilities to choose wedding elements that they like and are important to them is resulting in a diverse range of trends. Eclectic and personalized, in a sense each couple is creating their own trends for their own weddings.