Louisiana- New Orleans

I am teaching 2 classes at each tour stop, in addition to a semi-private Mentoring Dinner (available to a maximum of 4 attendees). Details for each class are listed below:

Floral Intensive - December 17, 2018 - $1200

Business Intensive - December 18, 2018 - $299

Mentoring Dinner - December 18, 2018 - $250

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Floral Design Intensive:

Marche

914 N Peters St

New Orleans, LA 70116

Business Intensive Venue:

Fat Cat Flowers

3914 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125

Floral Intensive - $1200

During this full day, hands-on class, you will design with me! Learn the techniques I use to create the decadent designs that Intrigue is known for, and how to attract ideal clients through your designs. 

During this class you will...

Learn to design with the finesse and passion that I pour into my work.

Learn the words and body language I use to describe my work, painting the picture for my clients.

Learn my recipe secrets for creating lush designs.

Learn how I tailor my designs to speak to the high end client. 

Learn how to turn a simple wedding budget into a luxury experience!

Learn how I maximize my profit margins and still give the client more than they are expecting.

Participate in the design of an Intrigue style wedding featuring bouquets, boutonnieres and grand centerpiece.

Learn the design process from start to finish, from prepping the blooms to transporting the flowers.

Learn the finishing touches that don't cost a penny, but make you a "hero" to your client!

Who is this class for?

This class is open to budding florists, wedding planners, event designers and creatives looking to give their floral skills a boost. This is a beginner to intermediate class, and all skill levels are welcome. However, if you have never worked with flowers before, I suggest you download the tutorials here on Intrigue Teaches and start practicing prior to the class! You are going to need to know the very basics such as how to process flowers, cut stems and soak floral foam. 

If you are struggling with less than exciting floral budgets and can't seem to break out of the rut of basic brides and unfulfilling designs then this class is for you.

If your calendar is booked solid with lavish weddings full of decadent centerpieces and lush bouquets designed for ideal clients that trust you and you LOVE working with, then you already know the secrets to achieving success in this industry and this class is not for you.

 In true Intrigue fashion, this class will be loaded with tips and inspiration to guide your design skills. There will be LOTS of surprises along the way including a fun lunch with all of our local flower friends.   

11:00am - 12:00pm LUNCH: You are in for a treat with an "Intrigue Style" luncheon

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*ALL payments are non-refundable. However, they are transferable to another attendee for the same event.

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Business Intensive - $299

This workshop is you if you are looking for business education that focuses specifically on our unique wedding floral industry.  We are creatives, however, what we experience in the course of running our businesses is much different than the average creative.  We work with a perishable product, in a fast paced environment, that requires organization, patience and a lot more than just luck!

This is a floral workshop, but, we will not be playing with flowers. The Business Intensive is all about your business, with a focus on processes and procedures to help maximize profitability and ease the stress through organization. We are in this business because we love it, and in order to stay in business we need to generate income that excites us!

If you are like I was when I started, then funding is tight in the beginning and (although you want to dream big) it is hard to come up with big dollars to invest in education. I have trimmed out the fluff and created an event that is business focused, with the intent of propelling your business to the next financial level!

Why am I teaching this course?

I often think of the struggles that plagued my early years as a Wedding Florist: money wasted advertising in the wrong places, learning how to price for profit, the overwhelming anxiety that overtook me as I struggled to find staff for my weddings. I think back to the loneliness I felt, not knowing who to turn to for support and having to figure out my business strategy all alone. 
There was no one around me that was open to helping. 
I was on my own and it was hard. 
I want to help with these struggles and relieve the stress that running your floral business has created. I want your business to be running so smoothly you can spend your time doing what you LOVE! I want to alleviate your struggle with running a financially and emotionally successful business.  

You are not ALONE. I am coming to visit! 

Ordering: Streamlining your flower ordering process to assure proper quantities and delivery schedules eliminating last minute trips to the wholesaler and improving quality

Hardgoods: Creating “pull sheets” and schedules to eliminate over ordering and costly rush order

Workflow: Developing a weekly system to keep your business moving, easing stress and the need to micromanage 

Organization: Tips and Tricks to keep your work-space organized and make the most of your time on your design floor

Recipe Building: Increase profitability through organized recipes and thought out designs

Profitability: Customizing a price structure to fit your business and project you for success (not everyone is priced the same)

Cash Forecasting: Assuring your can sustain your business year round

Staffing: Hiring, retaining and contracting seasonal/freelance help

Success: Identifying what success means to you and positioning your direction toward your vision. (Is your success financial freedom, more time with family, being seen as a leader? Whatever your success vision is we will help you identify it and help you work to achieve it)

1:00pm - 2:00pm LUNCH: Bring a bagged lunch we have a lot to cover and may end up working through lunch. This day is all about being productive and maximizing our time together.

Branding: Identifying your market and claiming your space in the floral industry

PR Firm: Mastering your own Public Relations 

Proposal Presentation:  Creating a proposal method that speaks to your ideal client

Selling: Developing skills to sell the designs you are dreaming of 

Networking: Creating a strategy to make the most out of your time and turn social hours into profit generating experiences

Creative Advertising: Understanding the mind of your client and marketing to them in a new way

Goals: More than just setting goal. Developing a projection and accountability to achieve your goals

Mentoring Dinner - $250

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*ALL payments are non-refundable. However, they are transferable to another attendee for the same event.

Hotel, Ground and Air Travel is not included.  Lunch Not included

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