Floral demonstrations and hands-on instruction with Katie Davis in a small classroom setting
Hands-on Floral sessions
Thematic Lectures and Exercises
Group discussions
Ponderosa Classroom Online Facebook group to network and stay connected
Morning coffee, tea and snack
Snacks and refreshments throughout the day
Welcome gift
Workbook - includes floral list, step-by-step instructions, and discussions overviews
Beautiful vessels used in course
All flowers and supplies
Professional headshot (optional)
Access to the Guest Gallery for portfolio, website, and social media use:
- Candid and editorial shots that capture the Ponderosa Classroom experience
Group Discount on lodging at The Grand Hotel
(Included with purchase of two or more intensives)
- Ponderosa Apron
- Floral knife
- Floral Clippers
- Ribbon scissors
- Kenzen
- Rose Glove
9:30 AM | Welcome and introductions
Morning meditation
Lecture | Branding and Marketing
What is your voice? How are you representing yourself? We’ll help you perform an in-depth analysis of your Instagram, Facebook, and other marketing platforms to help you effectively find and reach your ideal followers.
Exercise | Going Live (Facebook and Instagram)
An important tool to strengthen in your marketing skill set because your people need to know who you are! Practice makes perfect, so together we will practice “going live” on the platform of your choice.
Lunch (on your own)
Lecture and Hands-on Session | “Princess” Bridal Bouquet
Tiny and lightweight 'accessory style' bouquets are coming back in to fashion! Expand your horizons and update your wiring skills in this specialized session and learn the how's and why’s behind some of the techniques I use to create this new twist on a “princess styled” bridal bouquet.
5:00 PM | End of day (dinner on your own)
9:30 AM | Coffee, tea and conversation
Morning meditation
Lecture | Pricing and Agreements
How to price your work and set-up successful agreements.
Lecture and Exercise | Vision Boards and Client Presentations
Discussion and exercise in creating a client vision board and outline.
Lunch (on your own)
Demonstration | Dramatic Table Arrangement
Creating a lush, low-lying table arrangement using a Kenzan.
Hands-on Session | Dramatic Table Arrangement
Hands on Session | "Setting a beautiful Table" exercise
Exercise | Phone Photography Practice: Capturing Moody Light
5:00 PM | End of day (dinner on your own)
* There are three sessions across the week. You are welcome to attend any or all as you wish. All intensive guests are welcome to the community dinner on Friday, whether or not you signed up for the Friday day session.
