Article: Floral Workshop Instructor
Floral Workshop Instructor
Floral Workshop Instructor - Freelance Position
Are you passionate about flowers and have a knack for creating stunning floral arrangements? If you're looking for a creative outlet and want to share your love of floral design with others, we have the perfect job waiting for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic floral design guru to lead our small group workshops on floral and botanical arrangements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on demonstration and guidance to our workshop participants in designing small floral arrangements and botanical planters of mixed tropical plants, succulents, orchid bowls, and mini plant terrariums.
- Provide an engaging and interactive workshop where everyone will feel welcome and inspired regardless of their skill levels.
- Provide the class with good information on plant care and maintenance to ensure the longevity and health of their plants.
- Collaborate with our nursery team to ensure efficient, timely plant ordering and availability of floral tools and materials prior to the workshop.
- Maintain an organized workspace, ensuring that all tools and materials are readily available and safely handled during the workshop.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in floral arranging and crafting indoor plant arrangements.
- Excellent artistic and creative skills, with a keen eye for color, texture, and composition.
- Good knowledge of indoor plants, including their growth patterns, ideal environment, and care requirements.
- Excellent communication and teaching skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students at all levels.
- Availability to work on some Saturdays.
- Preference will be given to applicants who can provide photos of previous floral work.
Schedule Requirements:
- Freelance: You will be expected to work only for 1-2 hours on Saturdays that we have a scheduled workshop.
- Must have flexibility to work during our busy seasonal period (Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Pumpkin Patch Festival Weekend)
Why Should You Apply:
- Ideal for semi-retirees or individuals seeking a side hustle in the floral industry.
- You embrace a healthy lifestyle that connects with nature! You'll be surrounded by a lush oasis of beautiful plants in a serene Garden Centre setting
- No year-round work commitment! Our workshops will only be held between April and October.
- Competitive compensation for freelance work
- Cultivate your very own green living space through our employee discount!
Apply now and become a part of our mission to bring nature’s beauty into people’s homes!
Please email your resume with a brief cover letter expressing your interest and why you're a perfect fit for this role and send it to: brent@vandulafarms.com
We welcome all applications! Please note that only those who have relevant work experience in floral or botanical design will be contacted for an interview.
