One Week Advanced Floral Grand Design Course Including Market Tour

Step into the world of large-scale floral artistry with this intensive, one-of-a-kind course led by Karen Davenport, founder of Dalton Bloom. The Advanced Floral Grand Design Course is a week-long, immersive experience for florists ready to push their creative boundaries and refine their skills at the highest level. Designed around the fundamental skills required when creating sensational event flowers. 

The module spans a range of projects essential to the discipline - from classic candelabras to magnificent urns alongside mastering key mechanics such as foam-free arrangements. This week is perfect for those looking to branch out their existing knowledge and apply this to more intricate designs.

The course begins with a guided tour of Multiflora - Johannesburgs flower market, where you'll explore how to source premium flowers and materials while gaining insight into seasonality, budgeting.

Each day, you’ll work collaboratively on a grand-scale project — from dramatic suspended floral designs to sculptural, interactive installations and elaborate grand tablescaping designed to challenge and expand your creative thinking. This is a hands-on, fast-paced, and fully immersive environment that mirrors the demands and exhilaration of real-world floral production at the top level.

You’ll gain a 360-degree understanding of advanced mechanics, structural rigging, team workflow, design development, and visual storytelling. Whether you’re producing floral art for high-end weddings, events, editorials, or installations, this course will sharpen your technique, confidence, and creative vision.

Course Highlights:
– Led by Karen Davenport, founder of Dalton Bloom drawing on 22 years of experience
– Four grand design projects, including suspended and sculptural installations
– Emphasis on design strategy, structural mechanics, and creative exploration
– Collaborative learning in a professional studio environment
– Flower Market tour to explore sourcing, budgeting, and seasonality
– Conceptual and trend-focused design challenges
– Ideal for florists, event stylists, and creative professionals

This is not just a course—it’s a creative journey designed to inspire, challenge, and elevate. Leave with a renewed sense of possibility, a portfolio of stunning work, and the tools to execute ambitious floral designs with clarity and confidence.

This is an advanced course. Previous experience and knowledge of floristry fundamental techniques is required to participate in this week. Our team will reach out to ensure suitability. 

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