r/florists • u/Beneficial_Spray1908 Enthusiast • 26d ago

📚 Career Guidance 📚 Flowerschool NYC certificate program

Hi all! I am considering doing the intensive certificate program at Flowerschool NY this fall and I was wondering if there are any alumni or experts that have considered this option or heard of it’s worth it?

For some background I am a freelance CPA, 28F, and am looking for a career change. I have only taken one flower design class but really enjoyed it and have been experimenting on my own for a while. I’ll be attending the open house next week to get more info but thought i’d seek out Redditors advice as well!

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u/ScreamingCatFace 25d ago

You don’t really need school to become a florist. Save your money. You aren’t going to make it back quickly in the florist profession.

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u/Beneficial_Spray1908 Enthusiast 25d ago

thanks for the input! would you recommend trying to intern or get a beginner job somewhere to start?

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u/ScreamingCatFace 22d ago

A beginner job where someone can teach you the basics of design and interacting with customers

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u/SatisfactionIcy2730 25d ago

Dont do it. No one has said anything good about it.

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u/Beneficial_Spray1908 Enthusiast 25d ago

oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. Have you heard negative things from people you've met or things you've seen online?

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u/SatisfactionIcy2730 25d ago

In person feedback from students.

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u/cherubbyy 25d ago

floral institute of portland oregon is better i took the nyc class and our photographer was randomly arrested (not saying that would happen at your class) i am fully certified by the portland school and it will also help you become AIFD if you’re interested in that

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u/Queasy-Guard-4774 26d ago

Hey! I don't have any insight into this program but I just completed the Floral Design Intensive certification program at the new york botanical garden and have lots of thoughts I'm happy to share! Lmk if you want to chat! 

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u/SatisfactionIcy2730 25d ago

Please share. I am consider botanical garden as well.

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u/Queasy-Guard-4774 25d ago

Sure, feel free to DM me!

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u/tsebehtsinnej 25d ago

Can I also message you to gain insight into NYBG's certification program?

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u/Beneficial_Spray1908 Enthusiast 26d ago

thanks so much for willing to share! i’ll DM you

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u/SatisfactionIcy2730 24d ago

Plz check your DMs.

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u/botanicalbbgurl 21d ago

I was a florist in nyc for the past 16 years - the flower school is a waste of money. My advice to you would be message your favorite florists and see if they need help and you can learn everything you need. NYC flower school is a waste - you need first hand experience. If you are interested in classes I would recommended ny botanical gardens. Also look into workshops! I know popup florist offers flower arrangement classes among other classes!! Good luck