Event floristry background

Event Floristry Intensive

A focused short-course for florists and event stylists: large installations, wedding arches, corporate events and on-site logistics. Available in Melbourne and as blended online modules for Australia-wide learners.

Next intake: select weekends each quarter • Max 12 participants per practical session
Floral installation example

Who this is for

Practising florists, event stylists, venue stylists and floristry students wanting to scale their craft to installations and commercial event work. Practical focus, safety, logistics and client workflow included.

  • Hands-on installation techniques
  • On-site logistics & transport
  • Team management for large events
  • Portfolio-ready images and mentoring
Team installing large floral arch

Curriculum — what you'll learn

  • Module 1: Site assessment & brief interpretation — risk and timeline planning.
  • Module 2: Structural armatures, anchors and safe fixing methods for venues.
  • Module 3: Flower selection for longevity, hydration and transport.
  • Module 4: Team workflows, client communication and pricing strategy.
  • Module 5: Portfolio building, photography & staged breakdown.

Format

2-day practical intensive + 4 weekly online modules (self-paced content + live Q&A).

Certificate of attendance issued. Pathways into advanced floristry and mentoring options available.

Lead instructor

Ava Treni

Lead Tutor — Event Floristry

Ava has 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale floral designs across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, including corporate launches and major weddings. Her teaching blends practical safety-first approaches with creative problem solving under live event conditions.

Industry highlights: Melbourne Cup installations, corporate gala events, boutique venue rollouts, and mentoring for new florists entering event work.

Upcoming schedule & pricing

Date Location Format Price (AUD)
12–13 Sep 2026 Melbourne studio Practical intensive + online modules $1,150
7–8 Nov 2026 Sydney (venue TBA) Practical intensive + online modules $1,150
Blended intake Online / self-paced Recorded + 2 live Q&A sessions $650

Frequently asked questions

A basic understanding of hand-tying and flower care is helpful. The course supports beginners and experienced florists with tailored guidance during practical sessions.

Basic blooms, mechanics and shared structural materials are provided. A detailed kit list is supplied on enrolment for personal tools and optional extras.

See our course terms for details. Short answer: partial refunds for cancellations before 14 days; transfers may be available if we can reallocate space.

Ready to develop event-scale floristry skills?

Spaces fill quickly. Contact us for group bookings and corporate training packages.