Advanced Styling Studio — Sydney (D2)

Two-day intensive: modern installation techniques, bridal sculpting and commercial studio workflows for experienced florists.

Studio: Sydney Creative Hub · Email: gekavo@hotmail.com

Course overview

Gekavo's Advanced Styling Studio focuses on studio-grade floral architecture, seasonal material selection and advanced mechanics. Participants will produce large-scale installations, bridal editorial pieces and client-ready briefs.

  • Duration: 2 full days (Fri–Sat)
  • Cohort size: max 10 students
  • Level: Advanced — prerequisite practical experience recommended

Program modules

What you'll learn

  • Advanced mechanics & frameworks for installations
  • Contemporary bridal structures & wearable florals
  • Studio photography basics for portfolios
  • Client workflow: quoting, brief writing, logistics
Module Focus Time
1 Structural mechanics 4 hrs
2 Large installations 5 hrs
3 Bridal & editorial 4 hrs

Tools & materials

Students are provided core consumables; bring your floral snips and apron. We cover sourcing, seasonal substitutions and sustainable practice in studio production.

Instructor photo

Lead tutor — Mara Jensen

Mara is an award-winning floral designer with 12+ years teaching across Melbourne and Sydney. Her studio practice spans commercial installations, editorial and high-end weddings.

Certification: Diploma in Floristry · Industry accreditation · Published floral editorials

Upcoming sessions & location

Next dates

  • Fri 12 — Sat 13 Aug 2026 · Sydney Creative Hub
  • Fri 9 — Sat 10 Sep 2026 · Sydney Creative Hub

FAQ

Experienced florists seeking advanced technical skills and commercial studio workflows. Basic structural knowledge recommended.

Participants receive a Gekavo Studio Completion certificate and practical assessment feedback to support professional portfolios.

Full refund up to 21 days prior. Transfers permitted up to 7 days before start. See Legal for full terms.

What past attendees say

"Transformed my approach to installations — practical, generous tuition and immediate studio-ready techniques."

— Claire T., Sydney

"Outstanding tutor, excellent pace for experienced florists. The mechanics module is invaluable."

— Jamal R., NSW

"Great cohort size and studio environment — I walked away with portfolio-ready pieces."

— Priya K., VIC