Location

The Vermont Academy of Floral Design is a private professional floral design school located in the heart of Vermont. It is just minutes from the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory, the world famous von Trapp Family Lodge, the major ski areas of Mt. Mansfield at Stowe, Bolton Valley at Bolton and Sugarbush in Waitsfield, many antique shops and tourist attractions.

The Academy’s unique location in a small community, with its cutting gardens and pond provides students with a natural environment for the study of floral design. There are over three hundred varieties of plant materials in our gardens and more being added each year.

Rooms

Each student will be responsible for his or her own lodging. The Academy has made special arrangements for discount rates with local bed & breakfasts where students may stay. There are other accommodations in the area along with camping and RV hookups. If you would like more information on rooms, please contact the Academy.

Meals

Students will be responsible for their own meals. Because of our location in a small community, students may bring a bag lunch. There is a kitchen and microwave at the Academy which students may use. For breakfast and evening meals there are many restaurants in the Waterbury area and near by towns.

Tools

Each student will need a design knife or shears for cutting flowers (knives may be purchased at the Academy), shears for cutting ribbon, wire cutters, pruners for woody materials, a calculator and note pad. All fresh materials and supplies will be provided.

Cameras

Students are strongly encouraged to record their work and progress. Cameras may be used any time during the class. However, tape recorders and video recorders are strictly prohibited in class.

Refund Policy

The Vermont Academy of Floral Design will refund the enrollment deposit provided that the academy director is notified at least ten (10) days prior to the first day of class. After that date all enrollment deposits are non-refundable. If a student enters training and discontinues prior to completing that program, the academy may retain the full program tuition. Any portion of a class attendance shall be considered as full tuition. Emergency leave of absence will be considered on an individual basis.

Program Tuition

Vermont residents may be eligible for 'Non-Degree Grants' from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. These grants are for continuing education programs. For more information call: 800-882-4166 or 802-653-3750 Ask for Non-Degree Grants

Basic Floral Design 1 & 2 (two consecutive weeks) $995.00

Basic Floral Design 1 (1 week) $550.00

The first 3 days of any Basic Floral Design 1 program

The first 2 days of any Basic Floral Design 2 program

The last 3 days of any Basic Floral Design 2 program

*Basic Funeral Short Course, Basic Wedding Short Course and all one day workshops- Students must have completed Basic Floral Design 1  or have flower shop experience*

(*)Individuals with no professional training (in shop as a professional designer or professional floral design school) must complete Basic Floral Design 1 before taking Basic Floral Design 2. Once an individual has completed Basic Floral Design 1 they may attend any program offered by the Vermont Academy of Floral Design.*

For one day program prices go to our "Schedule by Date" page.