Masterclass Recap
Back in April, we hosted our very first floral design masterclass—and what a weekend it was! 🌸
At Sapphire & Lace, we regularly offer seasonal beginner-level floral workshops where no experience is necessary. But we knew we wanted to create something special for those ready to advance into a floral design career or deepen their existing skills. This new masterclass was designed to bridge that gap—helping aspiring and established designers take their artistry to the next level.
We were honored to have such a wonderful group of women join us. Some were brand new to floral design, others had taken workshops before, and a few were more seasoned designers launching their own businesses or working alongside established florists. The mix of experience created a collaborative, inspiring environment where everyone learned from each other.
DAY 1
Personal Flowers & Wiring Techniques
The weekend kicked off with a deep dive into personal flowers. We began with a bouquet demonstration, then each attendee designed their own hand-tied bouquet. From there, we explored essential wiring techniques, covering the mechanics behind boutonnières, corsages, and other wearable florals. Special thanks to Ayna Aesthetics for capturing all the behind-the-scenes content! See the video recap of Day 1 here!
DAY 2
Large Scale Installations
Day two was all about installations and statement pieces. We started with high centerpieces, demoing how to achieve that lush, elevated look and then guiding attendees as they created their own.
From there, we split into two groups to tackle large-scale installs:
Pre-Made Ceremony Arch: We showed how to build a ceremony arch in advance and securely attach it on-site—a time-saving and stress-reducing technique for wedding days.
Foam-Free Installation: The second group learned foam-free mechanics while creating a dramatic, draping mantle piece that was both sustainable and stunning.
See the Day 2 recap video here!
What’s Next for Our Floral Masterclasses
The weekend left us feeling so inspired and we were blown away by our attendees’ creativity, questions, and passion! After receiving feedback, we’re excited to announce our next floral design masterclass is already in the works! Official dates will be announced soon!
Our upcoming classes will focus even more on:
Installation Mechanics – exploring multiple ways to build, secure, and stabilize large-scale pieces
Efficient On-Site Design – including ordering tips, time management, and building “burritos” (yes, we’ll teach you what that means!)
High Centerpieces at Scale – techniques for designing large, dramatic arrangements efficiently without sacrificing style
If you’re a florist looking to grow your skills—or just beginning your journey into floral design—our masterclasses are designed to give you real-world, hands-on experience you can put into practice immediately.
We’d love to hear from you! What areas of floral design do you want to learn about? Drop your ideas in the comments so we can shape our future classes around what’s most helpful for you!!