Special Floral Event Design Course
Special Floral Event Design Course – Boerma Instituut
Master the art of large-scale floral design in this international 3-day course, taught by award-winning event florists Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt of Schaffer Designs. Perfect for florists looking to specialize in large events such as weddings and corporate functions.
Key Features
✅ International Course – Taught in English, suitable for participants from around the world.
✅ Taught by Top Designers – Learn from Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt, experts in large-scale floral design.
✅ Hands-on Experience – Create impressive floral arrangements for major events.
✅ Certificate of Participation – Receive an official certificate from Boerma Instituut upon completion.
This course offers a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the industry!
Special Floral Event Design Course – Boerma Instituut with Schaffer Designs
Discover the world of large-scale floral design with the Special Floral Event Design course! This course is led by Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt, two award-winning event florists with years of experience in designing for major events, from weddings with over 800 guests to exclusive corporate events. Learn how to create impressive floral arrangements and master the art of designing for large events!
Why Choose This Course?
- Led by Two of America’s Top Event Designers – Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt have won numerous prestigious awards, including multiple gold medals at the Philadelphia Flower Show.
- Designing for Large Events – From calculating the number of flowers for a floral wall to building structures for floral installations; everything is covered in this course.
- Comprehensive Training for Large-Scale Floral Design – Learn the techniques for designing stunning floral pieces for weddings, corporate events, and other large celebrations.
Course Program
Day 1: Mastering the Fundamentals of Event Design
Morning:
Morning:
- Introduction to large-scale floral design
- Understanding client vision and goals
- Design principles and floral selection
- Case Study: Real-world project – Calculating and pricing floral arrangements
- Live Demonstration: Intimate floral table design
- Hands-on Exercise: Create your own intimate floral table design
Afternoon:
- Review floral designs and group discussion
- Live Demonstration: Elevated floral centerpiece
- Hands-on Exercise: Create your own elevated floral centerpiece
Day 2: Scaling Up and Teamwork
Morning:
- Designing for scale and impact
- Working with large containers and structures
- Concept development and mechanics of large floral designs
- Case Study: Large-scale event design
- Live Demonstration: Dramatic focal floral feature
- Teamwork: Creating a dramatic focal feature
Afternoon:
- Teamwork: Designing and presenting your designs
- Case study: Wiskundige analyse van een FLOB (Floral Object)
- Live Demonstration: Creating a FLOB
- Group Project: Collaborative teamwork in large design
Day 3: Advanced Techniques and Large Event Installation
Morning:
- Advanced techniques for large event design
- Logistics, team management, and time management
- Case Study: Entryways, showstoppers, and repeating displays
- Live Demonstration: Creating a large event installation
Afternoon:
- Teamwork: Designing and presenting a large event installation
- Hands-on Exercise: Group work for large-scale design
- Final Presentations and Certificate Awarding
Special Floral Event Design Room Decoration
Course Dates 2026
- Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 3, 2026
The course starts at 09:30 each day and ends around 16:30 (sometimes earlier or later).
Cost and What’s Included
The cost of the course is €1.450,- including:
- All necessary flowers, foliage, containers, ribbons, beads, feathers, flower tape, and wires
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and lunch
- Boerma Instituut Certificate of Participation in English
Not included:
- Tools: Please bring your own pruning shears, florist knife, and wire cutter. If you do not have these, you can purchase them in our shop or online. If you order in advance, we will have them ready for you on the day of the course.
About Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt
Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt of Schaffer Designs are internationally renowned for their spectacular designs for large events. With decades of experience in the floral industry, they are experts in creating large-scale floral arrangements for weddings, corporate events, and other major occasions.
Learn more about Bill and Kris on their website.
Sign Up for the Special Floral Event Design Course!
Don’t miss this chance to learn from two of the biggest designers in the industry! Register now and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
| Special Floral Event Design Course | 01-09-2026 until 03-09-2026 |
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The Masterclass was really great! Bill and Kriss shared with us so much. About designing an event. But also how to proper calculate and manage it. There are a lot of risks envolved also. It’s all about collaborating and working with the right people. Not a business for sissies! We had so much fun and created a beautifull flower party for Boerma as well!! Thank you so much for this great experience! It really enriched my flower career!
I know that some of you might ask.. is this course really worth the money? It is not a cheap course. But one thing I can tell you for sure is that if you are into flowers and love working with flowers, then it is worth it. As someone who has a wedding coming up (gasp) this course helped me understand what I missed in communication with my florist, what it takes to set up flowers in an event setting, and the importance of staying organized for a successful event. I also really loved instructors – very knowledgeable, very funny, and very engaging. I really liked that they try to set the class up very close to the real world setting. Would recommend it to anyone who’s interested in going deeper into the floral industry and want to experience what it’s like to work with flowers for an event. You’ll not be disappointed.
Het was geweldig om mee te maken. Wat een gepassioneerde mensen zijn Bill en Kate. Maar ook degenen die meededen aan deze masterclass. Ik heb veel mogen leren. Blij dat ik erbij was.
De masterclass was erg leerzaam, veel theorie stof gekregen, waar je ook zeker wat aan hebt bij het organiseren van grote feesten en partijen. Het maken van de hele diverse grote bloemwerken en het samenwerken met elkaar in teamverband was erg goed en leerzaam.
I absolutely loved the Special Floral Event Design Masterclass with Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt. Their knowledge, creativity, and real-life experience in designing large-scale events are truly inspiring. The course is practical, easy to follow, and full of valuable tips for creating impactful floral installations and event designs.
Highly recommend Boerma Instituut for its high-quality floral education and professional learning environment.
A wonderful place to develop your floral design skills.