INCLUDED

REFRESHMENTS & FAREWELL DINNER

Morning coffee, tea and snack

Snacks and refreshments throughout the day

Community Dinner (Optional for any intensive guests for the week)

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY

Floral demonstrations and hands-on instruction with Katie Davis in a small classroom setting

Hands-on Sessions

Thematic Lectures and exercises

Group discussions

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MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Welcome gift

Workbook - includes all recipes, step-by-step instructions, and discussions overviews

Beautiful vessels used in sessions

All flowers and supplies

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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional headshot

Access to the Guest Gallery for portfolio, website, and social media use:

  - Candid and editorial shots that capture your Ponderosa Classroom experience

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OTHER

Group Rate on lodging at The Grand Hotel

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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

PONDEROSA FLORISTRY KIT - $150 USD

(Included with purchase of two or more Intensives)

- Ponderosa apron

- Floral knife

- Floral clippers

- Ribbon scissors

- Kenzan

- Rose glove

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Basics of Floral Design: A Focus on Handheld Flowers

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WEDNESDAY

9:30 AM | Coffee, tea and conversation

Morning meditation

Lecture | The Value of Flowers - What is an arrangement worth? How do florists price arrangements? We will discuss the value of flowers, and the impact of pricing on the local market.

Hands-on Session and Exercise | Small Arrangement with Pricing Exercise

Lunch (on your own)

Demonstration | European Hand-Tied Market Bouquet

Hands-on Session |  European Hand-Tied Market Bouquet

5:00  PM | End of day (dinner on your own)

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THURSDAY

9:30 AM | Coffee, tea and conversation

Morning meditation

Lecture | What is Your Personal Brand - How do you communicate your style and the type of florals you want to create? We will discuss how to develop and illustrate your personal brand in your portfolio and social media to attract the right people.

Lecture | Working with Clients - No matter what you do you with flowers, you will likely have to work with a "client" at some point. We will give you our best advise on how to work with a variety of clients using florals as an example, covering topics like: What you should (and shouldn't!) promise to clients in order provide you the most flexibility to deliver a final product your clients will be happy with, and that you can be proud of.

Lunch (on your own)

Demonstration | Garden Style “Gathered” Bridal Bouquets

Hands-on Session | Garden Style “Gathered” Bridal Bouquets

5:00 PM | End of day & Farewells (dinner on your own)