The Beyond the Bloom™ (3) course track is where experienced designers push past convention and into bold, expressive, technique-driven floral work. This advanced track is designed for florists ready to challenge norms, experiment with structure, and fully develop a distinctive floral voice.
Through high-level studio courses, students explore engineered mechanics, abstract form, and conceptual styling—learning how to design florals that command attention in editorial, experiential, and large-scale environments.
What you’ll gain:
Design using advanced mechanics that support freestanding, suspended, and tension-based work
Confidently explore abstract, sculptural, and experimental floral forms
Develop a recognizable signature design voice
Create work suitable for editorial, conceptual, and high-impact installations
Apply floral design principles beyond traditional containers and recipes
Strengthen creative risk-taking and professional confidence
Elevate portfolio work for competitions, styled shoots, and exhibitions
Best for: Advanced florists • AIFD®/PFDE® candidates • Designers seeking signature work • Artists pushing creative boundaries
All Beyond The Bloom™ classes integrate official Fleur University® textbooks
Prerequisites: Recommended completion of Bloom Basics™ & Fleur Theory™ Tracks
Strong alignment with AIFD® Advanced Design expectations
ADVANCED FLORAL TECHNIQUES
beyond the bloom™ TRACK
Each course builds on the previous to strengthen skills and confidence.
Florals that tell a story. Format: In-Person | Hands-On Design Level: Intermediate Duration: 6 hours | Investment: $299
Class Description: Learn how to curate dramatic, high-concept florals for styled shoots, fashion events, installations, and brand storytelling. This class focuses on mood, narrative, proportion, and intentional styling for camera-ready and experiential environments.
Class Description: Play with abstract composition, layering, scale, and unconventional materials in pursuit of avant-garde floral storytelling. Students are encouraged to break traditional rules while maintaining intentionality, balance, and visual cohesion.
Class Description: Go beyond chicken wire and foam with engineered mechanics that allow for freestanding, suspended, and kinetic floral designs. This course focuses on structure, tension, balance, and durability—building the hidden framework that supports visually striking advanced work.
These digital textbooks were created to guide, support, and strengthen your floral journey—whether you’re building foundational skills or refining your design voice for certification and beyond.