International Professional Dutch Floral Design Course
€ 1,175.00 – € 4,500.00
The International Professional Dutch Floral Design Course at the Boerma Instituut offers a comprehensive, hands-on program for anyone aspiring to become a florist or take their floral design skills to the next level. This intensive course equips you with everything needed to successfully run a flower shop or work as a professional florist. Discover floral design techniques and styles that you can immediately apply in practice!
- Theory and practice: Learn material knowledge, color theory, and various floral design techniques.
- Flexible modules: Choose the full course or modules that fit your schedule.
- Includes materials: Flowers, tools, and lunches are included.
- International environment: Take lessons with students from all over the world.
International Professional Dutch Floral Design Course
The International Professional Dutch Floral Design Course at the Boerma Instituut is the perfect starting point for anyone aspiring to a professional career in the floral industry. Taught in English, this program provides a solid foundation for both beginners and experienced florists, shop assistants, and hobbyists who want to elevate their skills.
With the unique approach of Dutch Floral Design (DFD), you will not only learn practical skills but also gain an in-depth theoretical background essential for creating high-quality floral designs. No experience? No problem. This course is designed to teach you step-by-step all the techniques, from simple bouquets to advanced funeral arrangements and bridal work.
What will you learn during the course?
The course is divided into a theoretical and a practical part:
Theory:
- Material knowledge: Discover the properties and uses of flowers and greenery.
- Color theory: Learn how to combine colors for aesthetic and harmonious designs.
- Design schemes: Understand the key styles and principles of floral design.
Practical:
During the practical part, the focus is on technical skills. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you will learn how to create:
- Hand-tied bouquets: mixed, parallel, open silhouettes, and bridal bouquets.
- Corsages: men’s and women’s corsages and tiaras.
- Funeral arrangements: teardrop designs, crosses, wreaths, and linear arrangements.
- General floral work: Dutch garden designs, vegetative designs, Biedermeiers, and much more.
Flexible Modules
The International Floral Design Vocational Training can be taken as a full four-week course or divided into modules. This allows you to tailor the course to fit your schedule. Each module focuses on a specific aspect of floral design, and you can either take the entire course in one go or spread the modules over multiple periods.
Visit the World’s Largest Flower Auction
A special part of the course is an excursion to the Royal FloraHolland flower auction in Aalsmeer. Here, you will see how millions of flowers are shipped around the world every day.
What’s Included?
- All flowers, materials, and tools.
- Textbooks and color documentation.
- Coffee, tea, and lunch during the lessons.
- An official certificate or diploma upon successful completion of the exam.
Please note: Materials for homework assignments and travel and accommodation costs are not included.
Practical Information
- Course Duration: 4 weeks (or split into modules).
- Cost for Full Course: €4,500 (including materials, lunches, and exam).
- Start Dates 2025:
- Full course:
Spring: January 13 – February 7
Autumn: September 8 – October 3. - Modules 1-4: Flexible schedule.
- Full course:
Who Can Participate?
The course is open to anyone interested in floral design, from beginners to advanced learners. There are no specific entry requirements.
Why Choose Boerma Instituut?
- Experience: Over 44 years of expertise in floral design education.
- Quality: Professional instructors and internationally recognized diplomas.
- Network: Learn and collaborate with students from around the world.
Have any questions? Feel free to contact us at info@boerma.nl. Or check out our creations and lessons on Instagram and YouTube!
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I recently completed a Professional Dutch Floral Design program at Boerma Instituut, and I can’t express how thrilled I am with the experience! Jacqueline and Mike, the instructors, were absolutely fantastic. Their passion and expertise in floral design made every class engaging and inspiring. From hand-tied bouquets to bridal arrangements, we explored a wide range of designs, covering both theory and practical aspects.
In 2023, I was searching for a place to hone my floristry skills and deepen my understanding of its fundamentals when I discovered the Boerma Institute in Aalsmeer. Their 4-week course in English was a huge plus, especially since I don’t speak Dutch. This course attracts a diverse group of international participants, and the friendships formed make the experience even more special. Conveniently located near Royal Flora Holland, the world’s largest floral auction, we had the incredible opportunity to visit as part of the 20-day course, which was absolutely jaw-dropping. The course is led by a team of experts who are not only highly knowledgeable but also exceptionally friendly, making the journey from The Hague entirely worthwhile.
The prestigious Boerma Instituut is a brilliant place to learn floristry. I first completed the introductory course and had a fantastic experience, meeting classmates from all around the world who are now dear friends. The meticulously planned courses are very enjoyable, yet also demanding of the Instituut’s high standards and took me from a complete beginner to a job at the best local floristry business in Belfast .
Thanks to the Boerma Instituut I am now enjoying my second year of a floristry career and use the skills I learned there daily. Every aspect of my experience at the Boerma Instituut has been excellent , the friendly expert teachers, the facilities, the materials provided, the delicious lunches, the trips and the many opportunities provided. The Boerma family and their teachers are the best connected in the floristry business, they provide amazing follow up classes with world renowned fellow master florists and have close ties spanning generations with growers, the flower auctions and with all key aspects of the industry. You will be trained in Dutch flower styles and with an eye to eco friendly practices, plus Dutch thrift, which are great transferable skills, attractive to employers and can be taken with you as you find your own floristry style. All in all, I cannot recommend the experience at the Boerma Instituut highly enough. I certainly intend to return to enjoy further classes with the best of the best!
welcoming atmosphere made me feel at home and studying alongside a group of talented international peers added immense value to the experience.
This was a life/changing journey and I wholeheartedly recommend Boerma Institute to anyone in the floral business.
Just completed week 1 of 5 of the international Dutch Floral Design course at Boerma Instituut. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Truly knowledgeable and professional staff. Great to be taught by owner Jacqueline Boerma and her son Mike. Also had some teaching from visiting tutor Syl. And last but not least, fantastic vegetarian food was prepared every day by the wonderful Dunja! Really hope I can go back later in the year!