Kays Flower School

At Kays Flower School we provide you with a fun, supportive friendly environment for you to train in floristry. Our exceptional reputation for training florists is why you and so many like you choose to join our Professional Online Programs. Our Professional Online Programs are designed for those who are either looking to pursue a career as a florist, Florists wishing to refresh and update their existing skills but we do however have many students who enrol on our programs to learn a new skill for their own pleasure and enjoyment who wish to create designs for friends and family at home.

  • Our core curriculum is based on four professional modules, each focusing on different elements of the flower industry.

  • Each Module is a 4 week program, where you will join us in our Interactive Bloom Room.

  • Seasonal and vocational courses available throughout the year

  • Stand Alone Online Courses are accessible for 30 days from purchase unless otherwise stated - you are free to watch and rewatch content over and over during this time.

Discover Our Christmas Floristry Courses

Every year we update our Christmas Flower Programs, we add new content, new inspiration, how to use what is available in the wholesalers and much more.

Course Reviews

5 star rating

Fantastic Online Course

Maureen McLaughlin

This was a fantastic course, very professional and it was almost as you were in class with Janette & Deirdre. Step by step how to do arrangements, loads of business information also, they have thought of everything. Your sundry kit arrived to ...

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This was a fantastic course, very professional and it was almost as you were in class with Janette & Deirdre. Step by step how to do arrangements, loads of business information also, they have thought of everything. Your sundry kit arrived to your door & also the flowers from the Wholesale in Holland. You have access to the Bloom room where you and other students are all in the same boat, you welcome critic as you want to be the best. I have learnt so much and have booked onto Module 2 and I intend to complete the 4 modules.

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Professional Floristry Certificate Programme with Kays Flower School

Caroline Silke

I was a little apprehensive about doing a florist course online. Kay's Flower School have put this course together with step by step tutorials which allow you to learn the necessary theory and also allow you to make the flower arrangements along ...

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I was a little apprehensive about doing a florist course online. Kay's Flower School have put this course together with step by step tutorials which allow you to learn the necessary theory and also allow you to make the flower arrangements along with Jeanette. Both ladies at the school have made themselves available to us budding florists on a daily basis. The support has been tremendous and I would highly recommend this course to others.

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Module 1

Angela Tansey

Excellent course....... I’ve done a course before but a totally different way to makings bows could not master it at all. I can now honestly say that I can make beautiful bows😊 Janette and Deirdre was spot on with everything, made me feel very com...

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Excellent course....... I’ve done a course before but a totally different way to makings bows could not master it at all. I can now honestly say that I can make beautiful bows😊 Janette and Deirdre was spot on with everything, made me feel very comfortable easy to approach about anything. I’ve worked in a flower shop and this course has helped me no end. Thank you .❤️

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Completed my online module 1 course!

courtney mac mahon

I strongly recommend doing a course with Janette and Deirdre, the nicest ladies ever and the best teachers there is! I learnt so much in my Module 1 course from the theory to the practical parts, I was so nervous about doing it but they made it so...

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I strongly recommend doing a course with Janette and Deirdre, the nicest ladies ever and the best teachers there is! I learnt so much in my Module 1 course from the theory to the practical parts, I was so nervous about doing it but they made it so enjoyable. They also gave you extra arrangement demos for free, you have there attention all the time whenever you need help or have questions which is excellent. It has boosted my confidence alot which is what i needed. You might think you know everything about floristry/flowers but there is always something new to learn and this is the perfect place to learn things. I loved every minute of my course, sad that its over but im excited for module 2🌹 thank you ladies for one of the best experiences!💕

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5 star rating

best desicion i ever made to do this course

Geraldine Devaney

I wanted to do this course for so long and I kept putting it off I so glad I did it I have learnt so much janette and Deirdre was always on hand to help and our bloom room was amazings the girls were amazing thank you

I wanted to do this course for so long and I kept putting it off I so glad I did it I have learnt so much janette and Deirdre was always on hand to help and our bloom room was amazings the girls were amazing thank you

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5 star rating

Wendy - Co. Louth

Wendy Connolly

I have almost completed Module 1 with Janette and Deirdre at Kay's Flower School. At first I was sceptical of the online course as I had completed an online course in the past in a different profession and found it really difficult as you were lef...

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I have almost completed Module 1 with Janette and Deirdre at Kay's Flower School. At first I was sceptical of the online course as I had completed an online course in the past in a different profession and found it really difficult as you were left very much to your own devices with very little communication from the college. This was not the case with Kays Flower School. The course content was well communicated and easy to follow. Janette and Deirdre were always popping online to check in with us, answering questions and giving us tips and advice. I have really enjoyed the course and learnt so much, I have already enrolled in Module 2 and I am looking forward to learning so much more.

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5 star rating

Outstanding

Berni Hurley

“San Jose” Avondale. Portarlington. Laois. Review: Online Course Module 1 @ Kay’s Flower School. Rialto Dublin. Ireland. Making the decision to an online course came after a great deal of consideration. Purel...

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“San Jose” Avondale. Portarlington. Laois. Review: Online Course Module 1 @ Kay’s Flower School. Rialto Dublin. Ireland. Making the decision to an online course came after a great deal of consideration. Purely on the grounds I had attended Kay’s Flower School on other modules in person in their wonderful educational environment in Rialto, Dublin and being a Culchie it involved a car journey to my local railway station, train to Dublin and a Luas ride of only a few minutes followed by a 3 minute walk to the school all within a hour if planned properly and the walk was within an area that one felt safe with plenty going on all around. I was spoiled each time I attended the school; the content and the syllabus were delivered by Janet & Deirdre in the most professional manner. Friendliness beamed from both ladies like a bright shinning light, explanations in every area to detailed depth, topped with a rainbow of colours of flowers, designs, expressed in shape, love, elegance, wildness and splendor of the highest standard of education in the area of floristry and design. Decision made, in the current situation of Covid 19 I stepped into the online course and happily too my place in the Bloom Room which I was assigned to, with expectations of enjoyment but fear of the unknown. Module 1 completed, I am totally over the moon, with the content, explanations, every step so easy to follow, answers to questions as they arose by placing a comment or question in the comment area of the private bloom room or privately by message all catering for ones comfort zone. No question asked was treated with insignificance but treated like a flower treated and nourished to the highest standard resulting in blossoming with pride in oneself. One caught every detail not missing anything with the benefit of the reply button. Materials, notes, flowers & foliage all delivered to your doorstep. It all started with an on-screen journey excitingly eagerly awaited arrival encouraged by two outstanding ladies in the comfort of your own home and time availability. Technology to one’s own comfort but encouraged to try new, give it a go, take photos, be the basic or brave, go for it. Added advantages, playback any section as many times as you like. Pausing Janet, ability to take notes and one’s own pace. Having the screen in front of you as you make each arrangement, Janet step by step beside you in the comfort of your own home. Deirdre always showing live tips on access to areas online and encouragement to explore. My description of the two girls “Like the blousy peony nothing without the rich greenery” just like any brilliant double act one enriched by the other. Thoughts on doing future online Courses: Positives:  Time saved on travel and money saved on travel which totaled about a 1/3rd of the price to the course.  Comfort of your own home.  Speed at one’s own pace.  Reply, reply, reply, Pause.  New friends in the Bloom Room.  Technical support, confidence building.  Total one to one training (with warmth of group involvement.) Negative: Total based on my own personal experience on meeting the girls previously in person, loved meeting them both, a breath of fresh air loved sharing the cuppa plus the wagon wheel or penguin. Regards Berni

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5 star rating

Orchid Bloom Module 1

rosemary strange

Hello everyone,I must say I really enjoy the course I learned so much..The Conditioning of all types of flowers was very interesting..Thank you Janette and Deirdre for this experience.You were very helpful ❤🌺

Hello everyone,I must say I really enjoy the course I learned so much..The Conditioning of all types of flowers was very interesting..Thank you Janette and Deirdre for this experience.You were very helpful ❤🌺

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5 star rating

Excellent online course

patricia nealon

I enjoyed this course immensely. The tutorials and hand-outs were very professionally layout .

I enjoyed this course immensely. The tutorials and hand-outs were very professionally layout .

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5 star rating

Module 1

Catherine Moriarty

Thank you do much for sharing all your knowledge with us over the four weeks. It is very satisfying to see the end product of each arrangement. I really enjoyed every minute of it and Janette and Deirdre are 100% honest and so helpful when talking...

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Thank you do much for sharing all your knowledge with us over the four weeks. It is very satisfying to see the end product of each arrangement. I really enjoyed every minute of it and Janette and Deirdre are 100% honest and so helpful when talking about the floristry business. I really didn't think I would manage it but you both have so much time to explaining and demonstrating that it was so doable. All the notes and diagrams will be of huge help in the future. The bonus arrangements were a real treat. Many thanks for a great 4 weeks of fun and learning. A1 course.

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4 star rating

Module 1 Floristry Certificate

Kate Smart

I had a great time on this course. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I grew in confidence day by day with the guidance, support and experience both Janette and Deirdre show for their profession. Nothing was too much trouble. If you had any probl...

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I had a great time on this course. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I grew in confidence day by day with the guidance, support and experience both Janette and Deirdre show for their profession. Nothing was too much trouble. If you had any problems they were there to solve them. Their enthusiasm and bubbly personalities made the online tutorials fly by and before you knew it the day was gone and you're surrounded by flowers, foliage, bows, and a lovely smelling mess on the kitchen floor. I send them both a lovely Posy with a modern twist with a huge cluster bow around for both of them. A special thank you for the amazing work they have done to get this course online for us all to enjoy. If you’re thinking about it, just do it it won’t disappoint.

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Your Instructor

Janette O'Rourke

Principal and Teacher

Janette has been training florists from beginners to advanced level for the past 35 years. Her knowledge of training and her attitude to her students is what makes students come back to Kays Flower School for more and more training.Janette has developed many training videos to spread her love of flowers and her love of training to those who cannot make it to her training school.

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