Continuing Education
Creativity and design
UFV’s professional Floral Design program provides you with comprehensive training to prepare you to work in the floral industry or start your own floral business.
The instructor for the floral design certificate program holds a double certificate in Professional Floral Design and Wedding Design through Flowers Canada and the University of Guelph. She has been designing professionally for over thirty years. During that time she has had the pleasure of designing for pop stars, Hollywood, professional athletes and even British royalty. She has designed flowers for many TV shows and movies. She loves to keep up to date on the newest trends in floral design; passing along her skills, knowlege, and passion to her students.
This program teaches you hands-on techniques to master the fundamentals of flower arranging using fresh, treated, and dried floral products. You also learn the advanced techniques needed to flourish in the floral industry.
Call 1-888-823-8734 to register
Credential: Certificate
Format: Part time
Duration: 10 months
Days and times: Mon and Wed evenings
Location: Abbotsford — Aerospace Centre
Tuition*: $5214*
Additional costs: Tool kit cost for Floral Basics I $149 (Paid at registration) + $250 for textbooks (Available at UFV bookstore) *Prices subject to change without notice
Job openings for florists exist in floral shops, wholesale businesses, grocery stores, and internet floral companies. Floral designers may also open their own shop.
Traditionally, flower arrangements are an important aspect of weddings and funerals. Because flowers enhance the décor of special events and meetings, floral opportunities also exist in the corporate and social event sector. In addition, flowers are traditionally used in church settings, with arrangements often done by skilled church volunteers.
Independent florists may also consider training in event management; more floral shops are offering event coordination services to compete with the lower prices offered by floral wholesale businesses.
This certificate program will offer you in-depth, comprehensive training that is designed to prepare you for direct employment in the floral industry.
The program is practical and current, in terms of course content and relevancy to the field. Emphasis is on mastering the correct mechanics and basic shapes of floral design using fresh, treated, and dried floral products. You also get to learn some advanced techniques.
The program consists of six modules:
Each module has 10 sessions — two evening sessions per week for five weeks. Floral Design 1, Floral Design 2, and Floral Design Christmas are offered from September to December. Special Occasion, Sympathy and Church, and Weddings are offered between February and June.
You need to purchase two textbooks availble at the book store. All other materials costs are included in your tuition cost. You must have Floral Design Basics 1, or extensive floral design experience, if you wish to take any of the other modules.
Phone: 604-847-5602
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441 ext. 5602
Email: parttimetrades@ufv.ca
Or ask online