My path to becoming a florist - a story of passion and craftsmanship
- May 8, 2023
In this post, I'll tell you about my path to becoming a florist - from my fascination with handicrafts and floral jewellery to working at florist W Korcu Maku in Katowice, Poland. It's a story about finding a passion, the courage to change career paths and how art can become part of everyday life.
Beginnings - love of jewellery and art
My love of floral jewellery has its roots in the days when I was considering a career as a jeweller. When choosing an art high school, I was particularly drawn to this direction. I loved the manual work - jewellery making, sculpture, painting, drawing.
Although I found each of these fields rewarding, I felt that they would not be my main career. I treated them more as a trial period - to see what I was best at.
Art studies and first experiences
After high school, I chose to study art education with a specialisation in new media.
It was there that I acquired the ability to work with images and film, so that today I am able to document floristry workshops and the daily work of florists. The ability to 'tell a story with images' has proved to be a huge asset in my current profession.
Floristry - love at first bouquet
The direction of floristry came quite late in my life. The first time I tried working with flowers, I fell in love with it completely.
It has been eight years since then. I have had numerous trainings, courses and a postgraduate school ending with the title of journeyman florist with teaching qualifications.
The work of the florist - the art of conveying emotions
Floristry is not just about arranging flowers. It is also about working with people and conveying emotions. Through flower arrangements, love, gratitude, remembrance or joy can be expressed.
For me, flowers are the most beautiful and elegant gift. They can change the mood, brighten up a space and bring a bit of sunshine into everyday life. I encourage you to put a bouquet in a vase or give a plant to a loved one. You will see how much this simple gesture can do.
My advice to future florists
If you are thinking of becoming a florist, here are some tips from my experience:
- Invest in learning - courses and training are not a cost, but an investment in yourself.
- Practice every day - the more you work with the flowers, the better you feel their form and colour.
- Get to know the plants - knowing the species and seasonality is essential.
- Be patient - it takes time to develop your workshop and recognition.
- Build relationships with clients - floristry is art and human contact in one.
Follow trends - inspiration from around the world can enrich your style.
Summary
My path to floristry was full of trials, learning and discovering my own passions. Today, I create bouquets and decorations with my heart, taking joy in every realization. If you want to discover how flowers can change your everyday life - I invite you to the florist W Korcu Maku in Katowice or to our workshops.
W Korcu Maku
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