Launch Your Professional Floristry Career

Transform your creative passion into a rewarding floristry career with Missouri's most comprehensive professional training program. Our industry-recognized floristry certification combines artistic technique with essential business skills to launch successful floral design careers.

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Crafting beauty, building careers: The Everlode Gardens floristry experience.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Master classical and contemporary design techniques, from traditional bouquets to modern installations.

Industry-Standard Training

Gain hands-on experience in wedding, event, and commercial floristry with real-world projects.

Career Advancement

Develop a professional portfolio, receive business mentorship, and connect with top Kansas City floral studios.

Start Your Floristry Career

Master Every Aspect of Professional Floristry

Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the diverse skills demanded by today's dynamic floral industry, ensuring you can confidently pursue any floristry specialization.

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Bridal Bouquets & Ceremony Installations

Wedding Floristry

Design breathtaking bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and elaborate ceremony arrangements.

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Corporate Functions & Special Occasions

Event Design

Create stunning floral environments for corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.

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Customer Service & Shop Management

Retail Floristry

Excel in daily operations, customer relations, and merchandising for a successful flower shop.

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Dignified & Sensitive Designs

Sympathy Designs

Develop the empathy and skill to create meaningful and comforting arrangements for sensitive occasions.

Professional Studio Environment

Train in our state-of-the-art floral design studio, equipped with professional tools and an abundant supply of fresh, high-quality blooms. Here, theory comes alive through hands-on practice.

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Our inspiring studio, where creativity blossoms.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to professional-grade tools, refrigeration, and design spaces.
  • Premium Flower Sourcing: Learn to select and process the freshest, most exquisite flowers from trusted growers.
  • Color Theory & Composition: Master the art of harmonizing colors and forms to create striking arrangements.
  • Advanced Techniques: Dive deep into wiring, taping, structural mechanics, and sustainable floral practices.
  • Expert Instructors: Learn directly from seasoned floristry professionals with years of industry experience.

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Build a Successful Floristry Business

Beyond artistic skill, a thriving floristry career demands astute business acumen. Our program integrates essential entrepreneurial training to ensure your creative ventures are also financially successful.

Profit-Oriented Pricing

Learn strategies for pricing your work competitively while ensuring healthy profit margins.

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Client & Wedding Coordination

Master client consultation, proposal writing, and detailed wedding floristry planning.

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Marketing for Florists

Develop compelling digital and traditional marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.

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Direct Path to Floristry Employment

Everlode Gardens prides itself on bridging the gap between education and employment. Our extensive network and career support services are designed to launch your professional floristry career with confidence.

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Partnership Network

Direct connections with Kansas City's premier floral studios and event venues for internships and job opportunities.

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Wholesale Market Access

Gain privileged access to wholesale flower markets and build lasting vendor relationships.

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Thriving Alumni Network

Join a supportive community of Everlode Gardens graduates across Missouri's floristry industry.

Explore Job Opportunities

Professional Recognition and Portfolio Development

Your journey culminates in a respected certification and a powerful portfolio, showcasing your unique artistic voice and technical mastery, preparing you for immediate industry impact.

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Your achievement, recognized by the industry.
  • Industry-Recognized Certification: Earn your professional floristry qualification upon successful completion.
  • Professional Portfolio Sessions: Document your best work with high-quality photography, ready for client presentations.
  • Competition Preparation: Opportunities to prepare for and enter regional and national floral design competitions.
  • Continuing Education: Access to workshops and advanced modules to maintain and refresh your skills.
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