Flower school - Get floral design instruction from our Florida flower school.

2007 Schedule

21 May - 8 June
2-20 July
13-31 August
17 September - 5 October
22 October - 9 November

2008 Schedule

7-25 January
18 February - 7 March 24 March - 11 April
19 May - 6 June
30 June - 18 July
4-22 August
8-26 September
13-31 October
3-21 November

2009 Schedule

Coming Soon

Information of Interest to All Students

1. Entrance requirements - Previous experience is not necessary. Our only requirement is that you wish to learn, and are sincerely interested in floral design.

2. Absences - More than two absences during this three week course will result in interruption of training unless these absences are satisfactorily made up before class.

3. Grading - Written and practical tests will be given weekly. Passing grades will be determined by averaging these. A grade average of at least 80% must be maintained for the three week course. Less than that will require additional training before regular school hours, or on weekends at a nominal fee.

4. Student conduct - Students will conduct themselves in a businesslike manner while attending classes.

5. Training at other accredited design schools or institutions of higher learning will be evaluated through written and performance tests, and credit will be given when applicable.

6. Age Limitations - No limit to date, age span has ranged from 12 through 76. Aspiring Grandma Moses' are welcome!

7. Holidays observed - New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

8. Leaves allowed if classes are repeated in future classes; unauthorized class cuts must be made up in future classes.

9. Tardiness limited to 5 minutes or less - Otherwise 5 tardies equal 1/2 day absence and must be made up before class or on weekends. Make up work will also be scheduled after class or on weekends.

10. Unsatisfactory Attendance will result in interruption of student training which may be made up on weekends, before class or in future classes as determined by each phase instructor.

11. Policy for dismissal for unsatisfactory conduct - The school reserves the right to dismiss / discontinue a student for unsatisfactory conduct through failure to attend classes punctually, breach of school rules or regulations or for any cause the school deems necessary for the good of the school.

Teleflora

South Florida School of Floral Design

1612 South Dixie Highway • Lake Worth, FL 33460-5856
(561) 585-9491

E-Mail: floridaconnect@webtv.net

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This state licensed floral design school, is unique among floral schools, because of its comprehensive approach to flower arranging. Founded in 1963 by James Walter Metz in Palm Beach County, Florida, this school for florists offers a complete course in all phases of floristry, including business and shop management, both basic and advanced design. This certified floral instruction school issues a diploma and job placement assistance. This school for floral arrangement is a proud member of the Society Of American Florists. At our flower school you shall receive the best floral design instruction in the world. Here are just some of the things you shall master at our Florida flower school: high style arrangements, floral management and the wire service, basic and advanced floral design, etc. Whether you're looking for the fancy acronyms, like AIFD, AAF, PFCI, or training in all aspects of the retail flower industry. With over 7,000 graduates, chances are that our competition graduated from our school and/or were taught by Mr. Metz. Among our success stories are directors from three design schools, Charles Wong from Hong Kong, and John Klingel from West Palm Beach's South Florida Center for Floral Studies, and Pierre Menot from Quebec, Canada.