Nationally-accredited Floristry training
We train students to nationally-accredited Certificate II, III & IV levels of floristry design and business.
RTO No. 46077
Flowers to Impress School of Floristry proudly delivers world-class education, professional courses, including traineeships and recreational classes.
We offer a range of courses from short courses for beginners to nationally-accredited qualifications.
All our courses are also available online through our Learning Managing Software. Students can learn floristry from anywhere in the world.
Our Courses include:
Non-Accredited-
Recreational short courses - for people who want to learn basic floristry skills for personal interest
Accredited-
Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) SFL20115 -- for those wanting to become a Floristry Assistant
Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115 -- for anyone wanting to become a Professional Florist
Certificate IV in Floristry SFL40115 -- for someone who owns or wants to own a florist or be their own Floristry Shop Manager
Flowers to Impress is an inspirational and artistic Floristry School founded by a team of Master Florists, and influenced by European Design.
Floristry courses in: Toowoomba, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns!
We conduct our classes face-to-face and online. Our primary location is Toowoomba - the beautiful garden city of Queensland, Australia, famous for its annual Carnival of Flowers each September.
We also have face-to-face training in Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns. For more information, including information about our upcoming courses, please click on the following links or contact us.
Want to study online?
Online learning:
Students will attend classes once a week over Zoom and will have access to our online student portal for all their class work.
Self-paced learning:
This option is for students who are not able to attend training. Students can watch lectures and go through class work in their own time on our student portal.
Floristry Educational Books for sale
The Skill of Flower Arranging
A$80.00
Everything you need to know for flower arranging. All aspects of flower arranging are covered in a clear instructional and visual manner. Gregory demonstrates simple arrangements for beginners and builds on the knowledge of intermediate and advanced artists to help them prepare complex and elaborate arrangements.
Preparation and care of flowers
Colour and form in design
Texture, pace and line
Handheld arrangements
Container composition
Wedding Designs
Funeral tributes
Flourish Your Business
A$159.00
Flourish is your one stop resource for everything you need to know about getting your business on the right track to success.
Flourish you business was conceived by a collective of dedicated floristry professionals, who recognized a need for real world business help. We have joined forces to bring you the benefit of experiences in over 30 years in the floral industry.
Just a few of the many topics covered:
Social media
Accounting
Sales
Marking
Weddings and events
Branding
Flowers: Selection - Care - Display
A$40.00
Learn the botanical names of flowers and more. Detailed information on over 200 fresh cut flowers, filled with illustrations and magnificent colour pictures.
Topics covered:
Operating a florist business: purchasing stock; customer exceptions; commercial care and handling of flowers; and cool room/refrigerator usage.
Working with wedding clients: Selecting appropriate flowers for bridal arrangements; consulting and cost estimation; and contrasting bouquet with bridal gowns.
Working with business clients: selecting flowers for corporate decorating; delivery and mid-week visits; and creating designs for office environments.
Testimonials
Karen LaRosa
“Initially, doing a Floristry course was just something I wanted to do for my own creative purposes. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to become a qualified florist! Debby’s expertise is world class, and all of her teachers are amazing! There is no other flower school like it!”
Kaylee Lennox
“I'm in my third term of my Cert III with Flowers to Impress and I couldn't recommend them enough. I love my days in class learning to create beautiful floral arrangements - they are honestly my favourite days of the week!”
Vicki McCormack
“I’ve had the best 2 days at your Intermediate Short Course
With Natalie, so helpful , inspirational and creative, which transferred to me I feel, flowers are wonderful, I learned a lot!
Thankyou to Debbie and Deb also.”