BLOOM SCHOOL RESIDENCY

Welcome to Bloom School Residency!

Over the course of 4 days, our attendees will work personally with Becky of Blush & Bloom and learn directly from her 25 years in the floral industry. Having experienced major success in weddings in Toronto, Ontario and further afield for over a decade, Becky will share an open dialogue with an intimate group in this one-of-a-kind masterclass.

Join us for 4 immersive days focused on executing an entire dreamy wedding from start to finish for real clients. We’ll be honing in on a vibrant and modern design style while giving our attendees the opportunity to experience the entire creative process.

We’ll begin with the curated design created by the wedding planner and clients, presented to Blush and Bloom upon our first consultation.

Picture a colourful and unique, unconventional wedding for the coolest couple with fabulous taste - and so much trust in their Vendor team.

It’s our job to fit the design brief, cater to the client’s expectations and nuances, and execute the best wedding florals to bring it all together.

This program is designed for several backgrounds of participants - ranging from florists who are looking to specialize and upgrade their existing floral skills while focusing on wedding design, and those who are looking to break into the industry of weddings and are unsure where to start and in need of a bit more hands-on practice.

This experience will also provide a unique platform for anyone looking to strengthen their client relation skills and how to create a full-concept design from the initial stages.

In this fast-paced course, our guests will each design a bridal bouquet, focus on a modern approach to boutonnieres + corsages, and create a full tablescape of florals to be beautifully styled with a selection of on-trend rentals from our real-life suppliers and design a group installation made for a playful, laid-back couple.

This course will cover full instruction in the above areas with detailed demonstrations using colorful and hand-selected floral varieties that we all love and dream about!

In addition, Becky will offer additional “mini demos” as they arise in each lesson - this is often the fun part when working with trusting, non-traditional clients who trust the pros to make suggestions!

We will also dive into the importance of “Big Picturing” within event design and partnering with planning agencies and designers in the process. This includes an overview of writing proposals, client contracts, time management within event setup, ordering, and pricing.

This in-depth course encourages attendees to ask questions and have group discussions with Becky in an intimate setting. We will also provide printed resources for the attendees to keep and reference throughout their floral journey.

Our time together will conclude on Day 4, aka the Wedding Day where our creations designed in the time we’ve spent together will finally be placed and staged for the big reveal to our clients. Come along with our team to experience a full day of setup for a real wedding, complete with load in and out, time- sensitive deadlines and behind the scenes realities of executing full scale weddings.

The workshop includes a professional photoshoot of our creations, and all attendees will receive portfolio-worthy images following the class.

Dates: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26th - SATURDAY MARCH 29th 2025

*Wednesday- Friday will take place in Blush and Bloom’s design studio in Toronto, and the final day, March 29th will take place offsite at the Wedding Venue).

Duration: 4x days, approximately 30+hrs

Coffee, Tea, light lunches, and snacks are included.

Payment plans are available upon request, please email becky@bloomschool.ca for more information.

• Intensive classes are kept to 8 attendees

• Workshops are non-refundable

Itinerary

Wednesday, March 26th

·    Welcome breakfast : Intro to the workshop, Becky and team welcome our attendees and discuss the overall timelines of the class.

·      In-studio lesson on client consultations, creating mood boards, flower variety planning, ordering, and pricing, fostering relationships and working in tandem with planners.

·      Light lunch

Prepping vessels for centrepieces for designing for the wedding

·     Virtual Site visit to the Wedding Venue and overview of Installation locations and run of show for the wedding day.

Discussion on the design process for this wedding from planner contact onward, information about the clients likes and dislikes and overall Big Picture for the wedding.

·      Q + A Session: Troubleshooting Installations – Renderings, Mechanics and Budgeting

Thursday, March 27th

·      Step-by-step bridal bouquet demo by Becky, with Q + A

·      Hands-on bouquet designing by our attendees

·      Light lunch

·      Photoshoot of our Bouquets for portfolio use, and Headshots by  a professional photographer

Mechanics prep for installation

Friday, March 28th

·      Step-by-step table arrangement demonstration by Becky for the wedding tabletop

·      Hands-on table arrangement designing by the attendees

·      Light lunch

·      Step-by-step corsage and boutonniere demo by Becky and Team

·      Hands-on corsage and boutonniere designing by the attendees

·      How to: How our team makes a checklist for The Big Day

·      Mechanics for installation and flowers labelled and ready for loading in the morning. Loading trucks and final preparation for the REAL wedding!

Saturday, March 29th

·      The Big Day! Meet at Venue bright and early, wedding Setup at a downtown Toronto Hotel for a full day of bringing our week to life for our fabulous clients.

·      Hands-on creation of the Cocktail + Reception space, which includes 2+ installations, table styling, etc

·      Light Lunch

·      Hands-on designing of a large-scale flower installation as part of the wedding

·      Table scaping, peripheral elements, and final touches

FOR FLOWER LOVERS, HOBBYISTS AND ANYONE IN BETWEEN

Tabletop Arranging Workshops

Attendees will create a seasonal, colorful table arrangement in a vase or ceramic vessel, with lots of texture and foliage, arranged organically.  

This workshop is designed for hobbyists and flower lovers alike, and those just looking for an informative evening of flowers and fun... all while learning general floral design tips and tricks. No experience is required!

We will choose a selection of beautiful blooms in the garden-style aesthetic based on what is vibrant and fresh at the market that week. Each workshop is a little different so that we can keep the sessions fresh and interesting for repeat attendees. That's why so many love to take multiple workshops with us!

All of our tabletop workshops come with materials supplied, as well as step-by-step instructions. 

All levels of skill and any flower-related questions are welcome. These classes are taught by one of our amazing instructors, who have worked closely with our team and brand over the years,

All of our Tabletop workshops are foam-free for the best practice of sustainability.

Tabletop Workshops are 6pm-8pm at our studio.

Upcoming Dates:

• January 29th

• February 26th

FOR ASPIRING FLORISTS & FLORAL DESIGNERS

FLORAL DESIGN SERIES ONLINE COURSE

Our Design Series Course is a multi-volume intensive online learning program focused on creating flowers and designing for events and weddings, and learning the standard industry knowledge to start a career in Floral Design.

This series encapsulates the curriculum offered in our Wedding + Event Florist 7-Day Intensive program, which has now been transformed into a virtual series to enjoy in the comfort of your home!

This online learning course consists of Four Modules: The Basics, The Business, The Essentials and The Big Picture.

“The Design Series Course teaches you everything I’ve learned through working in the floral industry over twenty years, from hands-on design to things not to do, as well as reality vs. expectations”.

-Owner + Creative Director of Blush and Bloom & Bloom School Becky De Oliveira

WHAT’S IN EACH MODULE?

Take a peek through the course curriculum below!

WHO IS THE ONLINE SERIES DESIGNED FOR?

Great question! We’ve had many aspiring florists who are just dipping their toes in, as well as experienced designers enroll in our Wedding + Event Florist course with rave reviews!

We always encourage our students to participate in as many courses as they can and continue to widen their knowledge throughout their careers in flowers. This Design Series translates directly from what we teach in our in-person 7-day class into an at-home course, with a focus on garden-style design and techniques.

***PLEASE NOTE: There are no flowers included in this online course. It is designed to dive in from the comfort of your own home, and absorb all things flowers! **

DESIGN SERIES VOL 1: The Basics

Interested in the world of floral design but not sure where to start?

LOOK NO FURTHER! Our first Volume in this Design Series covers what we consider to be The Basics: a wide range of topics for the new Florist or budding Designer.

• What I’ve Learned so far in 20 years

• My Advice to You

• Elements & Principles of Design

• Color Definitions & Palettes

• Design Techniques

• Care & Handling of Flowers

• Tips & Tricks

• Weekly Workflow Schedule

• At-home Worksheet for Pricing

• At-home Worksheet for Colour and Techniques

  -28 pages of info and reference imagery

  DESIGN SERIES VOL 2: The Business

  So. You’ve learned the Basics and you’re ready to dive into how to start making things.

  (Or, some of you might have already perfected the basics of floral design!)

  Next up, you’ll need to determine how to price your arrangements, how to know what to charge, and what’s in season where you live!

  • Pricing & Sourcing

  • Recipes & Ordering

  • Vase Style and Selection

  • Pairing Flowers and Seasonality

  • Local Shopping Guide

  • Online + Book Resources

  • Tips for Photographing Flowers

  • What not to do

  • Ordering Sample Template

    -22 pages of info and reference imagery

DESIGN SERIES VOL 3: The Essentials

Volume three is a BIGGIE! In this course, we will walk you through all things DESIGN!

We’ll discuss mechanics (foam-free options too) for high and low Tabletop Centrepieces, Table Styling, Personal Wearable Flowers i.e Corsages, Boutonnieres, and Flower Crowns.

Most importantly, we cover the ever so epic Bridal Bouquets and some Hot Tips for when you’re creating personal flowers.

• Low & Tall Centrepiece Design

• Prep Work

• Table Styling 101

• Wearables: Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages & Flower Crowns

• Tips & Tricks for personal flower design

• VIDEO TUTORIAL: CENTREPIECE

• VIDEO TUTORIAL: BRIDAL BOUQUET

  -27 pages of info and reference imagery

DESIGN SERIES VOL 4: The Big Picture

One of my favourite Volumes in the Series, Volume 4 discusses Installations in depth and the big picture!

We’ve included what’s in our toolkit for these kind of designs, and some initial thoughts on how to approach installations before you’re able to start planning.

• Planning for Installations

• What’s in our Toolkit

• Hanging Installations

• Arches & Chuppah Installations

• Growing Garden Installations

• Hot Tips for Installs

• Guidelines for Pricing Installations

• Varieties for Install work

• VIDEO TUTORIAL: HANGING INSTALLATION

  -18 pages of info and reference imagery