“Mary is a true gem, from whom I could not have been more privileged to learn. From the very first hour, it is immediately apparent that she sincerely cares about her students and their successes. She is immensely generous with her knowledge about the flower industry and the techniques you need to know to thrive within it, with her time and attention, kindness, and patience.” ~ Francesca Teotico Howorth
2025 INTENSIVE OR INTERMEDIATE (PICK 3)
Make this the year you realize your destiny, a lifetime abundant with the beauty of flowers
2025 INTENSIVE
(20 HOURS)
Our intensive course has provided training for flower farmers, wedding and event planners, florists wanting to upgrade and modernize their skills plus skill seekers and flower lovers alike!
You will learn your foundation skills and week by week move into more intense and intricate design work. Our goal is to teach you all the necessary current techniques while developing your skill and nurturing your own particular talents and aesthetic.
The business of floristry is rapidly moving forward. So many of us in the profession have seen a huge and positive shift. Our ALL-NEW projects will take your learning skill beyond next level. Much time and attention has been put into our new space and program ensuring an amazingly creative and fulfilling experience for our students!
And as always, our classes are small to ensure the maximum attention to each student. We can’t wait to start!
2025 INTERMEDIATE
(PICK 3)
Our Intermediate (Pick 3) is a course designed for students opting to select and attend three of our four intensive classes.
With all the same exciting projects with lux and abundant florals students have the option of selecting their three favorite classes to achieve their goals in floristry.
“I had a friend recommend this course if I wanted to learn a good floral foundation in only 3 weeks! And I learned that and much more! Mary is an amazing florist and has an abundance of knowledge to pass on, from trends and style and tricks and tips, to Practical pricing and business smarts. Besides the classes being very fun and full of energy, one of the most valuable things is always having access to Mary when you need her.” ~ Hilary Rigo
OVERVIEW OF INTENSIVE AND INTERMEDIATE (PICK 3)
Remember, ALL floral and hard goods will go home with you at the end of every class.
CLASS ONE (12pm to 5pm)
Students will learn the most popular trends and 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 1 we will cover the “need to follow” florists, trend makers and influencers on social media as well as TFS alumni who have ventured into self-employment. Students will be introduced to and familiarized with our preferred wholesalers with who you have immediate access with your tuition. You will learn wholesale pricing and bulk purchasing protocol.
PROJECT 1 – SPIRAL TIED BOUQUETS
Students will learn the proper hand tying skills essential to floristry. Repetition and re development techniques will be applied as you design 3 to 4 tied bouquets!
PROJECT 2 NEW– VESSEL GRIDDING AND FLOWER CARE
Students will learn the technique of professional gridding. There is a proper way to grid and we will teach you the professional technique every florist should know. Besides gridding students will learn techniques about the proper usage of Oasis Foam, standard and instant, The Oshun Pouch, Agora Foam and chicken wire. As well students will learn about the proper handling and cutting of flowers. Students will learn the purchasing and rehydrating treatments of Hydrangeas and Roses., as well as other local and imported florals.
PROJECT 3 NEW – GRID DESIGN
Students will design their florals in a florist tape grid. Students will learn about height and proportion as well sustainability and delivery endurance.
CLASS TWO (12pm to 5pm)
Chicken wire or foam, sculpture or garden? In class 2 we explore the options with the most beautiful blooms both local and imported. Students will create this project twice working with two different floral numbers to broaden their skill sets.
PROJECT 1 – GARDEN STYLE DESIGN
In this class students will make the beautiful Garden Style arrangement, plump with open florals and wispy foliages. 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.
PROJECT 2 – NEW SCHOOL DESIGN
More and more event and wedding florists are creating beautifully sculptured designs for their clients. Designs stacked and layered looking unique yet architectural. Fruit and florals abound this project is an absolute must for the creative designer making a mark on their field.
CLASS THREE (12pm to 5pm)
Our third class is focused all things personal wedding florals. In order to benefit your social media and websites, time will be allotted for photography.
PROJECT 1 NEW – HAND TIED WEDDING BOUQUET DESIGN
Students will learn the technique of hand tying a garden style bridal bouquet. A beautiful assortment of local and imported florals will be used to create a contemporary whimsical bouquet.
PROJECT 2 – CHICKEN WIRE AS AN ARMATURE BOUQUET DESIGN
Students will make an impressive and abundant bridal bouquet using chicken wire as an armature. This technique is currently being used around the world and really guarantees great design success. This technique is a fantastic bouquet go-to technique to learn. Beautiful florals and foliage always provided.
PROJECT 3 – CORSAGES AND BOUTONNIERES
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 4 – FLORAL CROWN DESIGN
Our students love this much requested project, the ever popular floral crown.. You will learn attainable mechanics learning technique and speed as you work with gorg local and imported blooms.
CLASS FOUR (12pm to 5pm)
In class 4 we will focus on large installation designs. Installations designs have become hugely popular in today’s wedding and event industry and a must know for any florist. You will learn all new techniques from start to finish from the immediate strapping of the bases to all the proper installation techniques including colour and texture knowledge. Start to finish you will be amazed at what you can create!
PROJECT 1 – MANTEL DESIGN
Mantel installations have become huge in our industry! Grand and gorg, bulging with lux florals, foliage and moss. At Toronto Flower School our students will have the opportunity to design a full fireplace, top and bottom. We have added this beauty for you so you may not only learn all the techniques involved, but have amazing pics for your websites and social media! We, as always, will discuss wholesale to retail markups, the amount of florals and foliages needed as well as delivery and set up fees.
PROJECT 2 – CEREMONY DESIGN
Students will create the most on trend ceremony and event installations with lux and abundant blooms and foliage. You will learn the critical and necessary mechanics to create such pieces and where to wholesale source your blooms. Costing, appropriate florals, creative design and technique will all be on focus. Your eyes won’t believe what your hands have done.
PROJECT 3 – FLORAL MEADOWS AND HEDGE DESIGN
By far, the most current wedding design today! Meadow markers are becoming more popular than ever! Students will make stunning meadows learning many design techniques. Stone application, chicken wire and foam are all discussed and applied. Critical mechanics are discussed regarding weight. Our markers are designed to match your pillars in project 2 making for gorge social and website pics.
PROJECT 4 – HANGING GARDEN INSTALLATION
Whether we call it a hanging installment or a floral chandelier the final result is pure beauty. You have seen these dreamy hanging chandeliers dripping with decadent flowers everywhere and you will have the hands on opportunity to make one in this class! Wholesale to retail markups, flower and foliage quantities plus set up and delivery costs all discussed. Students will learn etiquette regarding site visits to the proper mechanics from base armature to cable, line and all other equipment needed for such an installation.
PROJECT 5 – CHICKEN WIRE DESIGN
Here students will learn to make a stunning floral arrangement by using chicken wire as your armature. Learn the ease with which chicken wire allows while learning the proper design elements of technique.
MENTORSHIP
Your mentorship shall last as long as you require. Students may call, email or come by with any floristry related concerns. From wedding quotes to flower recognition, sustainability, seasonality or design help you are free and welcomed to access us. Students receive a TFS discount on all upcoming events and seminars.
2025 Intensive
Attend all of the classes. For dates and availability click here or the pink button below.
$2,995
2025 Intermediate (Pick 3)
Pick 3 of the 4 classes. For dates and availability click here or the pink button below.
$2,395
Make this the year to fulfill your dreams and realize your destiny. A lifetime abundant with the beauty of flowers.
FAQ
Common Questions
“I went into this class not knowing what to expect and I left with floral industry know-how AND a full time design job in Toronto. Mary not only teaches you all of her tricks of the trade but she genuinely cares that her students succeed. She recommended me for a job after only 2 classes, I went in and was able to wow them so much with what I had been taught that I was offered the job on the spot. This class quite literally changed my entire life and I couldn’t be more grateful for it!” ~ Caitlin Adele