The Flower Biz Education Series
Wondering how you can be a more sustainable floral designer? Are you a studio, event, freelance or retail florist or business owner wanting to make more sustainable decisions for the planet and our community?
Come learn from The Sustainable Flower School's THE FLOWER BIZ session on March 14th and 15th, 2024.
This is an in-person session over two days in Oakland, California.
We will be digging deep into sustainable thinking, methods and steps in floral design and business and of course, practice with flowers and plants!
- Budgets & Profit: Natural Capital and the true costs of retail and floral design. Making a living wage and fair pay for growers and staff.
- Fast & Sustainable Designs: Eco-friendly doesn’t have to be costly. Methods and tips for sustainable, budget friendly and quick designs.
- Vase and Structure: It’s all in the vase. Using containers that facilitate beautiful designs without floral foam or added mechanics.
- Best Biz Practices & Marketing: From Green business certifcation, studio setup, to policies and procedures. Educating and Informing clients that you’ve put in the extra work.
Lunch is provided each day, and it's not only a great opportunity to focus on your work and knowledge, but to also make connections with others who want to do the same.
G&G and The Sustainable Flower School
Pilar Zuniga, the Lead educator and owner of Gorgeous and Green will be sharing all that she has learned over 15 years as a Sustainable Florist and Business woman.