This course will show you how to turn floristry into not just a craft, but also a form of creative expression. Over the course of 5 days, you’ll journey from creating delicate floral arrangements to crafting your own art objects through sculpture, painting, and free experimentation.
For florists, artists, designers, and anyone working at the intersection of art and natural materials.
The price includes natural and floral materials: branches, vines, moss, dried flowers, and fresh flowers. It also includes structural materials: wire, construction ties, tree trimmings, and rebar
Under the guidance of Elena Ivanchenko, you’ll take stunning photos of your practice bouquets. You can also document your professional work
We meet every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., taking coffee breaks together
You’ll move from standard bouquets to meaningful work with complex shapes and textures. And understand the principles of design and learn why one arrangement holds its shape while another doesn’t. Additionally, you’ll learn to source materials independently and see the potential in every twig.
We believe in intensive learning, which is why we hold classes every day until 7 p.m. Elena Ivanchenko devotes time to each student. Every evening, we review and discuss the students’ work
You will start with a miniature: create a floral decoration inspired by masterpieces of jewelry art. Precision of form, attention to detail, work at the intersection of craft and art.
- Theory: analysis of jewelry pieces as a source of form and proportion
- Sketching the piece
- Coffee break
- Practical work: creating a floral decoration
- Discussion of the works. Photo shoot
Result: Floral decoration
You will explore three-dimensional space: create a floral arrangement based on the principles of contemporary sculpture. Form, empty space, balance of masses—and living material within.
- Theory: Analysis of sculptural works—how form creates meaning
- Sketching the piece
- Coffee break
- Practice: creating a floral form based on sculptural principles
- Discussion of the works. Photo shoot
Result: A sculptural floral arrangement
Two days of immersion in color, light, and mood. You will create a free-style floral arrangement inspired by the palette and energy of the Impressionists.
- Day 3: Theory—analysis of Impressionist paintings: color, light, movement. Sketching the work. Coffee break. Selecting materials. Start of practical work
- Day 4: Practical session — completion of the piece. Discussion of the works. Photo shoot
Result: Free-style floral arrangement
Final day, and a complete creative freedom. You choose the materials, form, structure, and color palette yourself. Everything you’ve learned over the four days becomes your tool.
- Free choice of theme, materials, and format
- Consultation with the instructor on the sketch
- Practice: creating an original piece
- Discussion. Photo shoot. Presentation of certificates
Result: a unique art object in your own personal style
Total for the course: 4 finished works
Works by the course instructor (gallery)
- Floral jewelry designs
- Sculptural objects made from natural materials
- Compositions at the intersection of floristry and contemporary art
Eginners and professional florists, sharing modern techniques, practical skills, and our signature approach to creating bouquets and floral arrangements.
Sirmione studio 125 Raleigh Road Belgrade BS12 13
