American Floral Design Schools offers intensive floral programs taught by world-renowned floral designer Michael Gaffney. With courses in various styles of design, students gain the knowledge and skills to create beautiful flower arrangements for any occasion.
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American School of Flower Design
Discover the art of flower design and unlock your creativity with this hands-on course. Explore various styles, from American to European to bridal, and learn how to create stunning arrangements for any occasion. Join us at the American School of Flower Design and let your passion for flowers bloom.
Next start date:
Monday, Jun 24th, 1–4:30pm Pacific Time
Discover the secrets of flower design and become a skilled designer in just one week. Join renowned floral expert Michael at the American School of Flower Design and unlock your creativity with 24 design styles. From beginner to pro, this intensive course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create stunning floral arrangements for any occasion.
Next start date:
Monday, Jun 24th, 1–4:30pm Pacific Time
Learn the art of flower design from renowned expert Michael Gaffney in this immersive class. Discover the secrets to keeping flowers fresh for weeks and create stunning arrangements to take home. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of floral design with a true master.
Next start date:
Monday, Jun 24th, 1–4:30pm Pacific Time
World renowned floral designer Michael Gaffney teaches flower design from the ground up. Learn from the master and you, too, could become a designer. Want an artistic, creative life that adds emotional significance to nearly any experience? Then consider American Floral Design Schools.
Once upon a time, Michael Gaffney worked away in a cubicle on Wall Street. Overworked and uninspired, he didn't really know how unsatisfied he was until one day, on a visit to his Midwest hometown, he stepped into a flower shop.
"I realized how much flowers can affect a person. They're part of every stage of life - birth, death, weddings, funerals, memories, romance. And I saw how good designs make a stronger impact. Suddenly, I wanted to be part of that. I saw floral design as a way to help people renew, recover, express sympathy, fall in love, and share friendship. And in doing that, I understood that I could actually make a good living, doing something I love, while adding beauty and flair to events that touch people's lives."
Michael's floral designs have graced a wide spectrum of occasions, from a simple first date bouquet to grand wedding arrangements; from movie sets to haute couture fashion shows, and everything in between.
"I came to see myself as an artist for people's emotions. I made a good living, yes, but my art made other people happy. It was remarkably satisfying. And flowers, of course, grow and bloom, but they don't last forever. They disappear. It's a medium that's both dynamic and ethereal. You're always being called on to create something new, but it won't last either. And that's okay. That's what makes every bouquet, every event special. It's like working every single day with the best things in life - flowers, certainly, together with energy, creativity, reinvention, renewal."
About Our Flower Design Classes
Our School of Flower Design presents intensive floral design programs that introduces students into the world of the floral designer. Areas of floral design instruction currently include European Floral Design, Contemporary Floral Design, Bridal Floral Design, Landscape Floral Design, Asian Floral Design and other Flower Design classes.
Our floral design courses are sought by flower lovers of all kinds. The knowledge gained in our floral design classes helps hobbyists and professionals alike interested in the art of great floral design.
Our Mission is to communicate, instruct and share the elements and principles of flower design and to provide a relaxing, yet intensive, learning environment in which our students acquire lifelong skills. To use our knowledge to create beauty through floral design, and educate others to do so as well. Our Goal is to have our students capable of producing beautiful pieces of flower art for their home or office.
Reviews of American School of Flower Design
(4.6-star rating across
115 reviews)
Floral Design Sampler
Anonymous review on 4/9/2024
Great class and the teacher, Michael Gaffney was so knowledgable about arrangements and a good entertainer! He made it fun. Plus I came home with three arrangements that I made and love!!
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Lydia S. on 3/5/2024
Amazing class.
Love it!!
Introduction to Flower Design
Reviewed by Maria F. on 2/22/2024
A great introduction to flower design. The course is easy to follow.
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Christine C. on 2/21/2024
My mom, aunt, and I had such a great time learning to make 3 types of floral arrangements. Michael had such great tips and was so very entertaining. We now plan to check out his 3 or 5 day floral classes. Highly recommend taking this course.
Introduction to Flower Design
Reviewed by Susan L. on 9/27/2023
Fun
Great instructor
Loved every minute
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Audrey Q. on 9/26/2023
Last night, I had an amazing workshop @The Floral Design Sampler with Michael Gaffney. I learned so much from This Master, I can not wait to take more workshops with him. Michael was such a pleasure! We even went home with gifts besides our completed projects! WOW!
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Daniela M. on 5/29/2023
The class was very interesting. Michael is very knowledgable. He gave us practical tips for arranging flowers and making them last. The flowers he provided were beautiful and did, indeed last a long time. I recommend this class. FYI - please bring $20 with you to buy his book.
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Stephanie F. on 5/23/2023
I loved it! Learned so much more than I expected. Mr. Gaffney is a great teacher and makes it fun!
Introduction to Flower Design
Reviewed by Theresa C. on 5/16/2023
Great value
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Theresa C. on 5/15/2023
Worth the price.
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by A.C. on 5/9/2023
Super informative! Michael Gaffney teaches simple and useful techniques and I was amazed at how pretty my arrangements were! I recommend this class!
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Karen M. on 4/25/2023
Michael is the wonder instructor and floral designer, the class is informative and fun. We enjoy the class very much.
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Joreal M. on 3/21/2023
The Sampler course was awesome! We got to learn 3 bouquet styles and immediately made one of each. Michael provided helpful tips, feedback and encouragement along the way. Great experience!
Floral Design Sampler
Anonymous review on 3/7/2023
It was very informative and hands on with great use of the time. Excellent supplies included.
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Crandell W. on 2/27/2023
The flower design teacher for this class was fantastic. He explained each of the three flower designs that we arranged in class very well. He had such an outgoing way about his self. I love that he explained flower design in a way I could understand. Would I take this class again? Yes. For sure I would. Excellent class!
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Carol H. on 2/13/2023
Loved the experience! Michael Gaffney was Great and such a good teacher!I had a Ball!!
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Mary F. on 10/4/2022
Fantastic teacher! Had a great time and learned a ton’
Floral Design Sampler
Anonymous review on 9/18/2022
The teacher was funny, knowledgeable, and you get to take home three bouquets at the end of the class!
Floral Design Sampler
Anonymous review on 9/16/2022
The class was ok, I liked that we left with beautiful flowers and a vase. The instructor wasn’t so great, he was constantly on his phone and eating. He even went in to the back away from the class and sat down to eat and go on his phone whilst everyone was struggling with the task. There was an older lady who had questions for him and he just seemed annoyed to be having to answer them. I wouldn’t do it again for this reason.
Response from Michael Gaffney:
Verified Educator
"the student is incorrect in her observance. There was no ignoring of questions or phone calls. That's why I have assistants. As they can answer calls or take a lunch break. What an odd thing to comment on from a fantastic class. ''. Her work was beautiful and she learned a lot. That should have been her focus"
Floral Design Sampler
Reviewed by Samantha M. on 9/15/2022
The class was enjoyable, the price was good. It was a bit challenging to find the location though.
Students who took classes at American School of Flower Design had generally positive things to say about the classes, praising the instructor's knowledge and teaching style. They mentioned that they learned a lot and enjoyed the hands-on nature of the classes. Students were able to create beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets and felt confident in their skills. Overall, students found value in the classes and appreciated the opportunity to learn floral design.
Quotes:
1. "I learned so much from this master, I can not wait to take more workshops with him."
2. "Mr. Gaffney is a great teacher and makes it fun!"
3. "Super informative! Michael Gaffney teaches simple and useful techniques."
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