2024 FAST TRACK
MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU REALIZE YOUR DESTINY, A LIFETIME ABUNDANT WITH THE BEAUTY OF FLOWERS
COURSE OVERVIEW
10 HOURS
Our all new VFS Fast Track has been specially designed for our students pin pointing skills and knowledge essential to the industry.
We have selected projects best suited for a faster, yet equally valuable course.
Beginning with your foundation skills, we advance into more intricate designs over the 10 hours.
Our industry is rapidly changing and these projects have been carefully curated to give you the most impact in a shorter period of time.
As always our classes are small, while our flower selection is gorgeous, up to the minute and abundant!
ALL FLORAL AND HARD GOODS WILL GO HOME WITH YOU AT THE END OF EVERY CLASS!
CLASS ONE
12pm - 5pm
Students will learn about the most popular trends, flower and rose varieties. You will be presented with a power point sheet going over yearly availability of flowers as well as care and processing. In class one we will cover the “need to follow” florists, trend makers and influencers on social media and learn about Toronto and Vancouver Flower School Alumni who have used our program to kick-start their career.
Students will be introduced too and familiarized with our preferred wholesalers which you have immediate access to upon beginning the course. You will also learn wholesale pricing and bulk purchasing protocol.
PROJECT 1
Project 1 will include a European hand tied bouquet focusing on muscle memory and technique. A vase arrangement will follow, learning proper tying and cutting techniques.
PROJECT 2
In project 2 students will make a Grand European tied bouquet of beautiful seasonal blooms. Students will focus on spiraling techniques and proper flower placement.
PROJECT 3
In project 3 students will design a large floral arrangement in foam. We will discuss foam types, the benefit of armatures, pin frogs and chicken wire. As well as proper foam cutting and saturating techniques. Students will practice flower placement and creative method design. Photographs will be taken to benefit your social media or websites.
CLASS TWO
12pm - 5pm
Our 2nd class is focused on weddings and events. We will discuss how long floral arrangements last, reviving hydrangeas and roses, delivery protocol and current wedding trends. In order to benefit your social media or websites, time will be allotted for photography.
PROJECT 1
Students will learn and create contemporary corsages and boutonnieres. Students will make 2 separate wrist corsages and 1 contemporary boutonniere focusing on simple and sturdy techniques. Techniques moving into the future of body florals.
PROJECT 2
For this project, you will make a stunning floral arrangement using chicken wire as your armature. Learn to work with chicken wire while honing your floral aesthetic.
PROJECT 3
In this class students will make the beautiful Garden Style arrangement, plump with open florals and wispy foliage. By now skills have begun to develop and these stunning and intricate designs of exquisite blooms will become exciting to design with. At this point students are more confident and thrilled with their success.
MENTORSHIP
Your mentorship shall last as long as you require. Graduates may call, email or come by with any floristry related concerns. From wedding quotes to flower recognition, sustainability, in season florals or design questions, we are happy to help!. You will receive a VFS discount on all upcoming events and seminars.
COURSE TUITION