INSTITUTE OF FLORISTRY

Since 1989 the Institute of Floristry has offered basic, advanced, and specialized floristry training in traditional, contemporary, and European design to students from all over the world.  Our main objective is to provide high quality education that supports each student’s professional and personal goals within the confines of students’ busy schedules. We offer day and evening courses for your convenience. 

All students must begin with the 40 hour Floristry 1 Basic Design course.  To register for this class you need the desire to learn about the artistic and aesthetic beauty and value of flowers.  You must also be at least 16 years of age. Upon completion of this prerequisite course, students have the opportunity to continue training in the following areas: 

• Floristry 2 Advanced Design                                                  
• Floristry 3 International Design Trend
• Floristry 4  Masters Class
• Sympathy Celebration Design
• Wedding Celebration Design
• Bridal Bouquets
• Corsages & Boutonnieres
• Today’s Tribute Designs
• Trend Forward Classes
• Business Basics for the Floral Industry
• Permanent Botanicals
• Potter’s Bench Profits
• Holiday Fresh Design

Classes are 80% hands-on training.  Complete 300 hours of instruction to earn a Diploma of Floral Arts & Sciences.  To view our 2009 Course Catalogue containing detailed course descriptions and policies, click here or view the Schedule at a Glance. Class sizes are limited, so register early!  Click here for registration forms. Make education part of your 2009 goals and register now!

Koehler & Dramm’s Institute of Floristry is licensed as a private career school by the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office.  Our facilities, curriculum and teaching methods are reviewed annually.  Its Board of Directors consists of the following individuals:  Lee Spence, Eugene Brunk, and Ardith Beveridge, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, MSF (click here for her credentials)

If you need accommodations during your attendance at the Institute of Floristry, hotels are in close proximity. For several suggestions, click here.

Florist Forum at Any Time of the Day!

If you are working on a design, it is 8:00 at night and you can't reach your friends regarding a certain aspect of the job, seek an answer on the Florist Forum! Type in your question(s) and wait to see the answers come to you! Here is the link Florist Forum

For more information call 612-362-3133 or 1-800-298-0495 extension 133.
Office hours are Monday-Friday         8:00 am – 4:30 pm