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Welcome to the 2026 HAFDS Schedule

This is our 20th amazing year, and we would be delighted to have you join us! Please remember that our classes often sell out each year, so book your class as soon as your schedule will allow.
Also- Placing the retainer is the only way of confirming your spot, so be sure to complete your registration and place your retainer to reserve your space!

 

Primaries

Led by the exquisite Valarie Bell, this is the class that started it all! Primary is an intensive 36 hour class that builds on the basics. Exposure to all archetypal styles will expand your floral knowledge, and enable you to create the designs you’ve always coveted. Classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am until 1:00 pm. Please see the full curriculum on the main Design School page for details.

01.13.26

01.29.26

January Primary Class

Valarie

06.09.26

06.25.26

June Primary Class

Valarie

09.08.26

09.24.26

September Primary Class

Valarie

Learn More about our Wedding & Journeyman Certificate Programs


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Elegant Centerpieces (2 spaces left 11/03/25)

Wedding Certificate

01.17.2026

Elegant Centerpieces

Gracious entertaining demands not only attention to detail, but also a grand sense of opulence. Silver candelabra, fine crystal vases, lush Estate style, and Grand High Design; Elegant Centerpieces is all of this and more!

Instructor: Sierra

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Unique Expressions (NEW)

Wedding Certificate Journeyman Certificate

03.07.2026

From the chic to the unique! These four pieces will challenge your creativity and expand your vison! This class is a must for the true floral artist! Led by the amazing Valarie Bell, this class is designed to awe and inspire.

Instructor: Valarie

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Everyday Design

Journeyman Certificate

03.21.2026

Led by the amazing Laura Taylor, Everyday Design teaches the four most commonly requested arrangements in the retail arena. If you plan to work for a retail shop, currently work for a retail shop, or plan to open/buy/manage a retail shop, this is the class for you!

Instructor: Emilee

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The Glass Class

Wedding Certificate

04.04.2026

The Glass Class

Working in glass can be both frustrating and rewarding. The Glass Class will show you how to do it with style! Four different ways of working around, in and THROUGH glass! This class is essential for beginners, and for folks who will be working without a cooler.

Instructor: Sierra

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Beautiful Bouquets

Wedding Certificate

04.18.2026

Traditional elegance and exquisite forms of nouveau design, all in one tidy hand-held package! From hand-tieds to pomanders, from five foot tall presentation bouquets to elaborate vintage tussies, Beautiful Bouquets showcases everything you can carry for ceremonial beauty.

Instructor: Laura

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Proposals and Profitability

Wedding Certificate Journeyman Certificate

06.06.2026

Proposals and Profitability

A MUST! This is the financial/business class that will teach you how to make money in our industry. Conducted in a fun, energetic, and interactive format, Proposals and Profitability is led by active experts in Special Event business strategy. Come and learn from the BEST!
* This is a NON-BUILDING class.

Instructor: Valarie

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Personal Flowers

Wedding Certificate Journeyman Certificate

06.20.2026

Exquisite floral jewelry and flowery adornments for the body! From hidden mechanics to outlandish design, Personal Flowers is all about beautifying the body with flowers. Corsages, Boutonnieres, and Halos are only the beginning!

Instructor: Laura

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Beautiful Bouquets

Wedding Certificate

08.08.2026

Traditional elegance and exquisite forms of nouveau design, all in one tidy hand-held package! From hand-tieds to pomanders, from five foot tall presentation bouquets to elaborate vintage tussies, Beautiful Bouquets showcases everything you can carry for ceremonial beauty.

Instructor: Valarie

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Everyday Design

Journeyman Certificate

08.22.2026

Everyday Design teaches the four most commonly requested arrangements in the retail arena. If you plan to work for a retail shop, currently work for a retail shop, or plan to open/buy/manage a retail shop, this is the class for you!

Instructor: Emilee

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Tablescapes

Wedding Certificate Journeyman Certificate

09.12.2026

Outside the Box

With the popularity of trestle or estate style seating, Tablescapes is the perfect class to teach you how to combine elements (both floral and inanimate) in order to produce a stunning and elaborate tablescape. You'll complete at least 4 separate but coordinating floral arrangements and then pair them with accouterments to create a lush tablescape!

Instructor: Sierra

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Tribute

Journeyman Certificate

10.10.2026

Tribute

Sympathy arrangements are an essential part of our industry, and while their purpose may be somber, they can still be amazing and fun! Tribute teaches the art and mechanics of at least 4 different styles of lavish tributes! This class is also a great way to experience "large form" design.

Instructor: Emilee

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Glass Class

Wedding Certificate

11.14.2026

The Glass Class

Crystal - Clear - Transparent.
Working in glass can be both frustrating and rewarding. The Glass Class will show you how to do it with style! Four different ways of working around, in and THROUGH glass! This class is essential for beginners, and for folks who will be working without a cooler.

Instructor: Laura

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