Learning how to become a florist is as easy as finding a floral design school near you and taking some classes. Basic degree work typically involves a 120-hour course, though you can also take advanced floral design programs.

There is a class for everyone. These days, most floral institutes have distance learning programs that allow you to take all or most of your studies electronically, especially for wedding design experts. I suggest taking some business courses along with your flower arranging studies.

Another recommendation is to sit through a florist seminar or take an introductory class through a local college, to see if being a florist is something you really want to pursue. If you do, then you can contemplate taking on a larger workload.

Once you decide to become a florist, take your courses with a focus on learning botany, while also focusing on creativity. You want to learn the standard flower arranging patterns, so you can then deviate from the norm to create your own unique designs.

After you’re finished studying, you’ll then begin interviewing for jobs. Be ready to arrange a bouquet in the interview, and be ready to try something imaginative, different, and striking, so you stand out from the other florist hopefuls.