Introduction to Design: Early Fall Hues
FlowerSchool New York · Chelsea, Manhattan
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There are 14 class listings in New York City, with listed prices from $86.14–$8,450. 6 are beginner-friendly. 1 is one-off workshop. 13 are recurring. Last verified Sep 18, 2026.
Best budget: Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement Class — $86.14 Best for beginners: Fun Ikebana Class: Japanese Simplicity in Floral Design (1hr) — $90 Weekend pick: The 6-Week Floral Design Program — $8,450
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FlowerSchool New York · Chelsea, Manhattan
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Price note: $8,450 tuition; $600 deposit and registration fee
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Book this class on Ikebana Flowers New York's siteSchool of Flower Design New York · Chelsea, Manhattan
Price note: $295 total; $200 deposit at registration with $95 balance due on the first day of class
Book this class on School of Flower Design New York's siteSchool of Flower Design New York · Chelsea, Manhattan
Price note: $2,095 total; $1,000 deposit with $1,095 balance due on the first day of class
Book this class on School of Flower Design New York's siteNew York Botanical Garden · Bronx
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Book this class on New York Botanical Garden's siteSchool of Visual Arts - Continuing Education · Chelsea, Manhattan
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| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Design: Early Fall Hues | $179.38 ($179.38 per session (Sept 28, 2026 class on the studio schedule)) | 1h 30m | Beginner | First-timers and hobbyists |
| The 6-Week Floral Design Program | $8,450 ($8,450 tuition; $600 deposit and registration fee) | — | All levels | Aspiring professional florists |
| Stems Signature Flower Arranging Workshops | $150 ($150 per ticket; materials included) | 2 hours | Beginner | Total newbies |
| The Dahlia Workshop | $185 ($185 per ticket) | 3 hours | Intermediate | Returning hobbyists |
| Creating Dried Arrangements | $175 ($175; $168 for BBG members (includes $95 materials fee)) | 3 hours | All levels | Fall decorators |
| Tablescapes | $180 ($180; $172 for BBG members (includes $100 materials fee)) | 1h 30m | All levels | Holiday hosts |
| Fun Ikebana Class: Japanese Simplicity in Floral Design (1hr) | $90 ($90 total ($60 course fee + $30 materials fee)) | 1 hour | Beginner | First-time ikebana students |
| Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement Class | $86.14 | — | All levels | — |
| Introduction to Japanese Floral Design (2.5hr) | $200 ($200 total ($150 course fee + $50 materials fee)) | 2h 30m | Beginner | Curious beginners |
| 1 Day - The World of Flowers | $295 ($295 total; $200 deposit at registration with $95 balance due on the first day of class) | 3h 30m | Beginner | First-timers |
| 6 Days - Masters Certification: Flower Design Star | $2,095 ($2,095 total; $1,000 deposit with $1,095 balance due on the first day of class) | 21 hours | All levels | Career-minded designers |
| Floral Design for Beginners | $272 ($272 non-member; $246 members (both include the $85 materials fee)) | 3 hours | Beginner | Beginners considering a certificate |
| The Art of Floral Design and Photography | $416 ($416 non-member; $382 members (both include the $150 materials fee)) | 7 hours | All levels | Flower-loving photographers |
| Floral Design and Botanical Art | $275 ($275; materials fee includes seasonal florals for class projects) | 2h 30m | All levels | Cross-disciplinary creatives |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESOBOX East Village | All levels | $86.14 | 1 | — |
| FlowerSchool New York | All levels, Beginner | $179.38 | 2 | Chelsea, Manhattan |
| Stems Brooklyn | Beginner, Intermediate | $150 | 2 | Bushwick, Brooklyn |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | All levels | $175 | 2 | Brooklyn |
| Ikebana Flowers New York | Beginner | $90 | 2 | Flatiron, Manhattan |
| School of Flower Design New York | All levels, Beginner | $295 | 2 | Chelsea, Manhattan |
| New York Botanical Garden | All levels, Beginner | $272 | 2 | Bronx |
| School of Visual Arts - Continuing Education | All levels | $275 | 1 | Chelsea, Manhattan |
Of the 6 beginner floral arranging classes in New York City with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $189.69, ranging from $90 to $295. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Many classes include flowers and materials in the price — the venue's page will say exactly what's provided. If you're not sure, ask before booking.
Most studios provide snips and the rest of the tools; bring your own only if you already have a favourite pair. Where something is expected of you, the listing says so.
Most studios run weekend workshops and weekday-evening series, and each listing shows the day and time. Use the booking link on the class card to see the dates currently open.
A single class is an entry point, not a career. Wedding work usually starts by assisting an established florist and building a portfolio — a multi-week series or a community-college programme is the stronger foundation if that's the goal.
Walking into your first floral class, you should expect a workshop that is far more hands-on than a lecture. Most run two hours: the instructor demos a design at a work table, then you make your own arrangement from the same flowers, with help at your elbow. You'll learn the practical mechanics — stripping lower leaves, cutting stems at an angle, conditioning flowers before they go in a vase — and you'll take the finished arrangement home the same day.
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