Students arranging florals in a studio

Floral Design Bootcamp — Melbourne (AUS)

A hands-on, intensive bootcamp for emerging florists — modern techniques, bridal design, and commercial styling across 3 days.

Next intake: Melbourne — 12–14 Nov 2026 • Reserve a spot

Who this bootcamp is for

  • Beginner florists seeking solid fundamentals
  • Experienced designers mastering contemporary bridal work
  • Small business owners wanting efficient workflows and pricing

Limited to 14 participants per cohort to ensure personalised coaching.

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Curriculum snapshot

Day 1 — Foundations

Flower anatomy, tool safety, conditioning, and mechanics (foam & hand-tied basics).

Day 2 — Creative forms

Contemporary bouquets, asymmetric designs and texture layering.

Day 3 — Bridal & business

Bridal suites, installations, client briefs, pricing, and time-saving studio systems.

Schedule & Locations

City Dates Hours Venue
Melbourne (Fitzroy) 12–14 Nov 2026 9:30–16:30 Gekavo Studio, 58A Albert St
Brisbane (TBA) Jan 2027 9:30–16:30 Local studio — details on enrol
Private cohort By request Flexible On-site or at your studio

All participants receive a detailed syllabus, resource pack and certificate of completion.

Instructors

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Sofia Kavanagh

Lead tutor — award-winning bridal designer with 12+ years teaching experience.

Teaching approach

Practical, feedback-focused sessions with stepwise skill checks. Emphasis on flower care, efficient workflows, and market-ready looks. Live demos followed by one-on-one guidance.

Pricing & enrolment

Standard ticket

AUD 995

Includes materials, certificate, tea & coffee.

Early bird

AUD 845

Available until 60 days before start (limited).

Group (3+)

Contact for quote

On-site private cohorts and corporate training available.

Frequently asked (FAQ)

*** — the bootcamp accepts beginners and intermediate florists. Sessions are paced with individual support.

Tools, mechanics, foliage, and a selection of premium blooms for practice are provided. Bring pruners if you have them.

Please see our Privacy & policies and contact us via Contacts for full T&Cs.

Ready to join the bootcamp?

Spots are limited. Secure your place or request a payment plan.