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Southern California School of Floral Design - Phil Rulloda
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Special Event / Decor Floral Design

In this three day class, students learn to make wedding ceremony,  reception flowers and fresh floral designs for special events. Demonstrations and hands-on lessons will cover fresh floral centerpieces and accessories for themed events – including creating floral props. Students will learn an overview of pricing, planning, coordinating and selling reception & special event décor.

All flowers, foliage, and floral supplies are provided for projects completed during class. 

Students who successfully complete this class will receive Certiciates of Completion.

 

  • Course Length: 3 Days
  • Maximum Enrollment: 8 Students
  • Instruction is conducted on a full-time basis for three consecutive days,
    9:00am – 4:00pm
Tall Cascading Wedding Centerpiece.
Suspended Quicksand Roses.
Wedding Arch with Chiffon, roses, orchids and hydrangea.
Elevated White Centerpiec e of Roses, Hydrangeas and hanging amaranthus.

Course Fees:

  • Registration Fee (minimum non-refundable deposit) - $200.00
  • Tuition, Flowers and Supplies $695.00
  • *Tools and books are available for purchase on the first day of class.

Total Course Cost: 895.00

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2026 – 2027 Special Event / Decor Floral Designer Class Schedule

November 11 – 13, 2026

March 17 – 19, 2027

October 20 – 22, 2027

  • 1. Fresh floral centerpieces and accessories. From small- to large-scale
  • 2. Wedding arch decorating.
  • 3. Creating floral props.
  • 4. Pool float teachniques demonstration.
  • 5. Pricing and selling special event floral decor.
  • 6. Tips on planning, coordinating and installing receptions and special events.

Materials

  • Due to the nature of these courses, all flowers, floral materials and supplies needed are included in the tuition fees. Floral hand tools are required but may be purchased either from the school or from a floral supply house (at the student's option). Advanced study students are expected to already own their own tools as they are practicing florists in the industry.

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