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Design School

Welcome to Halls Atlanta Floral Design School. On behalf of our school I’d like to offer our best wishes and sincere hopes for your future in the exciting world of floral design. Whether you are a novice or journeyman, we’re sure that you’ll find our curriculum rewarding, enlightening, and of course, educational. On the associated pages, you’ll find all of the information necessary to complete your enrollment and registration. Please feel free to call if you have any questions or concerns.

The schedule for our classes is constantly being updated as classes are added, completed, or sold out. Please view the schedule by hovering over the “Design School” tab above or clicking on the schedule link here:
Schedule of Classes (2024)

Terms of Enrollment: Primary Classes

(all 3-week classes)

• Courses are all-inclusive. Course fee will include: flowers, preps, containers, tools, literature,
  expert instruction. All materials go home with the student at the end of each day.
• Class enrollment is based on a “first come-first served” availability.
• A $500.00 retainer is required at time of registration. Retainer is non-refundable, and applies directly to tuition. For more information on tuition and fees, please contact Mark
• Class size is limited to 8 students per class period, to ensure more direct student/teacher interaction.
• Final tuition payment is due two weeks before the first day of class.
• Curriculum is based on an intensive 36 hour course of study, covering aspects of floral design from planning and purchasing, to high style design. For details of curriculum, please see curriculum outline.
• Students must attend a minimum of thirty hours of class to receive a certificate. Punctuality is encouraged.
• Class days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a three week period.
• Class times are 9am-1pm each of the 9 days of class.

Class Structure: Primary Classes

(3 weeks, 3 days per week, each period)

Halls Atlanta Floral Design School utilizes a fresh approach to teaching the intricacies of floral design. We offer a “hands–on” building class, with each student completing two to three arrangements per day. Intensive training sessions, integrated with a higher teacher-to-student ratio, and a progressive class structure, will allow students to advance rapidly.

• All materials are provided by the established tuition, including fresh floral product, tools, preps, literature, and containers.
• All arrangements and materials will go home with the students daily, after instructor’s review and grading.
• Classes will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, repeating for the three week class duration.
• All classes will begin promptly at 9:00am, with demonstration and lab sessions. Classes will end at approximately 1pm (based on class speed).
• Curriculum will be based on published curriculum outline, led by an expert instructor, with flexibility for questions and student input.
• Classes are conducted in the round, with the instructor demonstrating, and then the students building.
• $500.00 retainer (due upon registration / non-refundable) applies directly to the total tuition.
• HAFDS reserves the rights to cancel, postpone, or reschedule classes, based on participation levels, weather constrictions, or instructor illnesses. (extremely rare)
• HAFDS will notify all registered students if there is any change in schedule.

Curriculum Outline: Primary Class

First week curriculum will include (but is not limited to): Selection and purchasing of floral product, seasonal availability, care and handling, proper hydration, a field trip to the local wholesaler, preps, floral aid products, basic styles, line, weight, balance, color coordination, textural coordination, insertions, and vase work.

Second week curriculum will include (but is not limited to): Foliages and greening, fillers, mains, secondaries, mass production, timelines for production, Advanced styles, Biedermeier, European, working in different design mediums, and a “designer’s choice”.

Third week curriculum will include (but is not limited to): High Design, wedding specialties, bouquets and boutonnieres, chuppahs, arches, aisle markers, wedding styles, and cake décor, lighting and candles, final exam, and presentation of certificates.

Curriculum Outline: Single-Day classes

Single-day classes take place on scheduled Saturdays, from 9:00am until 3:00pm, with an hour break for lunch. All materials are included to build four (4) designs related to the specific nature of the class. Tools are provided.
Classes include: Proposals and Profitability, Everyday Floral (retail), Personal Flowers, Tribute, Glass Class, Elegant Centerpieces, Tablescapes, Beautiful Bouquets, and more! Additional class descriptions are available on the “Schedule” page.

• All single-day classes are first-come, first-served, and require a reservation. Reservations are established by submitting a non-refundable $200.00 retainer at the time of registration.
• Class size (student load) varies, but is limited to 8 students per class.
• Remaining balance for class will be due at the beginning of the class.
• Gift certificates are available through Halls.
• All single-day classes fill (max-out, sell out, close) when reservation status reaches the maximum student load for that class. Classes and retainers are non-transferable.
• HAFDS reserves the rights to cancel, postpone, or reschedule classes, based on participation levels, weather constrictions, or instructor illnesses. (extremely rare)
• HAFDS will notify all registered students if there is any change in schedule.
• Chartered Classes are available for groups of 8 (classes would be scheduled at your discretion). Chartered classes include a $30.00 gift certificate (one per student), valid for beautiful merchandise in our store.