Flowers have the power to transform spaces, tell stories, and create emotion. For many people, floristry begins as a passion, arranging flowers for friends, decorating a dinner table, or admiring beautiful bouquets online. But turning that passion into a real skill or career can feel overwhelming at first.
Where do you begin?
Do you need experience?
What skills actually matter?
And how can you learn professional floristry the right way from the start?
At Boerma Instituut in Aalsmeer, students from all over the world begin their floral journey every year through the Professional Dutch Floral Design (DFD) program: an internationally renown floristry course designed specifically for beginners and aspiring professionals alike.
A new program starts on September 7th 2026, making this the perfect moment to take your first step into the floral industry.
Why Floristry Is More Than “Just Arranging Flowers”
Many beginners underestimate how much technique, creativity, hard work and knowledge goes into professional floral design.
Floristry combines:
- Creativity and artistic expression
- Color theory and composition
- Technical construction skills
- Botanical knowledge
- Event and wedding styling
Professional florists learn how to create designs that are not only beautiful, but also commercially viable, structurally sound, and long-lasting.
That is why learning from experienced teachers in a structured environment can dramatically accelerate your growth.
The Best Way to Start as a Florist
One of the biggest mistakes people wanting to learn how to become a florist make is trying to learn everything through random tutorials online. While social media can inspire you, it rarely teaches the fundamentals properly.
A strong foundation is essential.
The best starting point is a professional beginner-focused floristry program that teaches:
- Basic floral techniques
- Bouquet construction
- Wiring and taping
- Color harmony
- Flower care and conditioning
- Seasonal floral work
- Sympathy and wedding work
- Dutch floral design principles
- Creative development
This allows students to build confidence step by step instead of feeling lost.
Why Dutch Floral Design Is World Famous
The Netherlands has long been considered the heart of the international flower industry. Dutch floral design is known worldwide for its innovation, craftsmanship, and strong technical foundation.
It’s also the epicenter of flower import and export, giving you the advantage of having access to beautiful fresh product.
Studying Dutch Floral Design gives students exposure to:
- Modern European floral trends
- Contemporary techniques
- Commercial and artistic floral work
- Access to one of the world’s largest flower trading centers
Located in Aalsmeer near the famous Dutch flower auctions, Boerma Instituut has been training florists from around the world since 1980, though the family has been in flowers for over a 100 years.
What Is the Professional Dutch Floral Design (DFD) Program?
The Professional Dutch Floral Design (DFD) program is designed for students who want to build a strong professional foundation in floristry.
Whether you dream of:
- Becoming a florist
- Opening your own flower shop
- Working in weddings or events
- Improving your existing floral skills
- Starting a creative new career
…the DFD program provides a structured pathway into the floral industry.
Students learn directly from experienced international floral designers through practical hands-on lessons and demonstrations.
During the program, students learn:
- Hand-tied bouquet techniques
- Vase arrangements
- Funeral and sympathy designs
- Wedding floristry
- Modern Dutch floral techniques
- Floral mechanics and structure
- Color and texture combinations
- & much more
The atmosphere is international, creative, and highly practical, making it ideal for international students.
Do You Need Experience Before Starting?
No.
One of the strengths of the DFD program is that it is suitable for beginners. Many students start with little or no professional experience.
The program gradually develops:
- Technical confidence
- Design understanding
- Creativity
- Professional workflow
Students often discover that floristry is much more accessible than they expected once they are guided properly.
Why Learning in Person Matters
Floristry is a hands-on profession. Watching videos can only teach so much.
In-person education allows students to:
- Receive direct feedback
- Correct mistakes immediately
- Learn professional speed and workflow
- Understand flower handling physically
- Work with premium materials
- Develop confidence faster
At Boerma Instituut, students work directly with flowers every lesson and learn inside an inspiring professional environment surrounded by floral creativity.
A Creative Career With Endless Possibilities
Floristry offers many different career paths:
- Flower shops
- Weddings and events
- Hotel floral styling
- Freelance floral work
- Editorial and fashion floristry
- Teaching
- Demonstrations and competitions
- Luxury floral installations
For many students, floristry becomes more than a job — it becomes a lifelong creative passion.
Start Your Floristry Journey This September
If you have always dreamed of working with flowers, there is no better time to begin.
The next Professional Dutch Floral Design (DFD) program at Boerma Instituut in Aalsmeer starts on September 7th.
Whether you want to start a new career, improve your floral skills, or finally turn your passion into something professional, this program offers the perfect foundation.
Learn more about the program here:
Professional Dutch Floral Design Program
If you are serious about becoming a florist, joining a professional floral design program is one of the best investments you can make in your creative future.
If you’re unsure if our school is the right one for you, and you’d like to get to know the teachers a bit before you come over, be sure to check out our Youtube Channel first!
There’s a bunch of videos on there that might be useful for the you if you are curious about how to become a florist.
