First Steps into Floristry: One Day Intensive Workshop

Ever wondered if floristry is for you? This full day intensive is everything I wish someone had shown me before I committed to my Certificate III in Floristry.

I'm Cassy and I've been a florist since 1997. Over the years I’ve worked across flower farms, wholesale markets, retail shops and online florists, so I’ve seen the industry from just about every angle. I stepped away from flowers in 2002 and worked in other industries, but flowers kept calling me back. In 2017 I started my own floristry business from home in Cheltenham, moved into a warehouse in 2018, and then took on the Flowers for Jane brand. Today I work from my floral studio on our family property in Langwarrin, where I make and personally deliver my customers’ orders, and teach floristry classes and workshops.

Teaching is honestly one of my favourite parts of what I do. I’ve trained an apprentice through her Certificate III in Floristry with Box Hill Institute, I’m currently training a florist assistant in back of house floristry, and I run floristry classes for fun and business for budding florists. And this year Flowers for Jane was named a Top 5 finalist in Education Excellence at the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards. The awards are on the 20th of November so I'll update if I win.

This course is everything I’d want someone to know on their very first day in a flower shop.

In one day you’ll be shown, and have a hands on go at:

• A spiral stem posy, wrapped as a gift bouquet, just like you’d do for a customer in store.

• A vessel arrangement using a sustainable chicken wire frame that most event florists use.

• A box arrangement using floral foam, the way most flower shops still make them, so you understand both methods florists make arrangements in vessels.

• Flower care and conditioning, which we’ll talk about all day, and all the basics that keep flowers looking their best

• And we'll discuss

  • Pricing, and how to price a bouquet when you’re serving a customer. Employers love staff that know this one, because it shows you know how to make them money.

  • Profit and the business side, everything you need to think about if you want to start your own floristry business one day

I really believe the floristry industry can be a bit secretive about pricing. I like to open it up and show you how it actually works, so you can feel confident pricing your work, whether it’s for an employer or your own business.

Small classes, capped at 8, so you get plenty of one-on-one time with me.

All flowers and materials are included, and you’ll take home every arrangement you make.

Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day
Please bring your own lunch for our 30 minute break

This course is super helpful for anyone looking for a few hours a week in a flower shop, right through to those thinking of a career change into floristry. Whether you’re dreaming of working in a florist, starting your own business, or you just want to know if floristry is really for you, this day will give you a great start.

And once you’ve done the course, you can keep building your skills at my monthly Bloom and Style Studio Sessions, for extra hands on practice or my Next Steps in Floristry: One Day Intensive Workshop

To me, floristry has always been about connection. Helping people send a message to someone they love, and creating moments they’ll remember. I’d love to share that with you.

Flowers for Jane Floral Studio, 8 Altarnun Rd, Langwarrin

Starting 2027

Saturday January 16th - 10am - 3pm

Wednesday January 20th - 10am - 3pm

Wednesday February 24th - 10am - 3pm

$350 per person
Limited to 8 places

NOTE: Flowers for Jane is set on a 2.5acre hobby farm, so you can expect a few furry friends (including Roxy the Border Collie) to say hello.