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Special Floral Event Design Course \u2013 Boerma Instituut with Schaffer Designs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Why Choose This Course?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Led by Two of America\u2019s Top Event Designers <\/strong>\u2013 Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt have won numerous prestigious awards, including multiple gold medals at the Philadelphia Flower Show.<\/li>\n
  • Designing for Large Events <\/strong>\u2013 From calculating the number of flowers for a floral wall to building structures for floral installations; everything is covered in this course.<\/li>\n
  • Comprehensive Training for Large-Scale Floral Design <\/strong>\u2013 Learn the techniques for designing stunning floral pieces for weddings, corporate events, and other large celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Course Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Day 1: Mastering the Fundamentals of Event Design
    \nMorning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Morning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Introduction to large-scale floral design<\/li>\n
    • Understanding client vision and goals<\/li>\n
    • Design principles and floral selection<\/li>\n
    • Case Study: Real-world project \u2013 Calculating and pricing floral arrangements<\/li>\n
    • Live Demonstration: Intimate floral table design<\/li>\n
    • Hands-on Exercise: Create your own intimate floral table design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Afternoon:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Review floral designs and group discussion<\/li>\n
      • Live Demonstration: Elevated floral centerpiece<\/li>\n
      • Hands-on Exercise: Create your own elevated floral centerpiece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Day 2: Scaling Up and Teamwork<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Morning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Designing for scale and impact<\/li>\n
        • Working with large containers and structures<\/li>\n
        • Concept development and mechanics of large floral designs<\/li>\n
        • Case Study: Large-scale event design<\/li>\n
        • Live Demonstration: Dramatic focal floral feature<\/li>\n
        • Teamwork: Creating a dramatic focal feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Afternoon:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Teamwork: Designing and presenting your designs<\/li>\n
          • Case study: Wiskundige analyse van een FLOB (Floral Object)<\/li>\n
          • Live Demonstration: Creating a FLOB<\/li>\n
          • Group Project: Collaborative teamwork in large design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Day 3: Advanced Techniques and Large Event Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Morning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Advanced techniques for large event design<\/li>\n
            • Logistics, team management, and time management<\/li>\n
            • Case Study: Entryways, showstoppers, and repeating displays<\/li>\n
            • Live Demonstration: Creating a large event installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Afternoon:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Teamwork: Designing and presenting a large event installation<\/li>\n
              • Hands-on Exercise: Group work for large-scale design<\/li>\n
              • Final Presentations and Certificate Awarding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Course Dates 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • Tuesday, September 1 \u2013 Thursday, September 3, 2026
                  \nThe course starts at 09:00 each day and ends around 17:00 (sometimes earlier or later).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Cost and What\u2019s Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  The cost of the course is \u20ac1.450,- including:<\/p>\n

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                  • All necessary flowers, foliage, containers, ribbons, beads, feathers, flower tape, and wires<\/li>\n
                  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and lunch<\/li>\n
                  • Boerma Instituut Certificate of Participation in English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Not included:<\/p>\n

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                    • 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      About Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      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.<\/p>\n

                      Learn more about Bill and Kris on their website.<\/p>\n

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                      Sign Up for the Special Floral Event Design Course!<\/strong>
                      \nDon\u2019t miss this chance to learn from two of the biggest designers in the industry! Register now and get ready for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Special Floral Event Design Course \u2013 Boerma Instituut<\/h2>\n

                      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.<\/p>\n

                      Key Features<\/h3>\n

                      \u2705 International Course \u2013 Taught in English, suitable for participants from around the world.
                      \n\u2705 Taught by Top Designers \u2013 Learn from Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt, experts in large-scale floral design.
                      \u2705 Hands-on Experience \u2013 Create impressive floral arrangements for major events.
                      \u2705 Certificate of Participation \u2013 Receive an official certificate from Boerma Instituut upon completion.
                      \u2705 \u20ac200,- Early Bird Discount Until 19-05-2026!<\/p>\n

                      This course offers a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the industry!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1117,1077,1067],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-31229","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-flower-arrangement-courses","7":"product_cat-master-classes-en","8":"product_cat-special-floral-event-design","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"sale","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-variable"},"yoast_head":"\nSpecial Floral Event Design Course - Floral Design: Flower Arranging Courses in Holland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Special Floral Event Design course with Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt. 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