Education at Rustic Roots Floral is built around learning by doing. Each offering is designed to support growth through thoughtful instruction, technical understanding, and direct application rather than imitation.

Whether you are refining your craft, expanding into weddings, or learning how to translate flowers into sustainable business practices, these experiences are grounded in real world work and intentional design.

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rustic roots education

These offerings are best suited for those who want to deepen their skills, strengthen their confidence, and approach floral design with intention rather than excess.

Rustic Roots education is designed for designers and growers who value structure, clarity, and material understanding.

teach me

Designed for growers looking to turn their flower fields into thoughtful, profitable designs. 

This experience explores market wraps, mason jar styling, bouquet bar setups, sourcing specialty flowers, pricing strategies, and clear communication with both brides and businesses.

With guidance rooted in experience and structure, participants learn how to elevate their floral offerings while maintaining integrity in both design and business. This experience begins at two thousand dollars.

budding flower farmer

learning experience #1

emerging wedding florist

Participants develop confidence in centerpiece design, bouquet construction, and ceremony installations while learning how to translate creative work into a cohesive brand presence.

This experience also includes professional headshots and social media content to support the transition into client facing work. Investment begins at three thousand dollars.

An immersive introduction to wedding floristry focused on foundational skills and thoughtful execution. 

that's me

learning experience #2

Installation Overhaul

This training focuses on installations such as hanging designs and floral walls using foam free methods. Emphasis is placed on mechanics, stability, and longevity across varied environments.

Led by Jalisca, this experience strengthens technical confidence and supports growth into more complex work. Investment begins at two thousand five hundred dollars.

Created for designers ready to expand into larger scale floral work.

i want this

learning experience #3

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curated source lists

professional grade mechanics

premium flowers

All education experiences are thoughtfully structured and include the following:

What is Included

accommodations for multi-day experiences (when applicable)

final project photography

Additional Offerings

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Personalized Guidance with Jalisca Thomason

One on one mentorships offer tailored instruction based on your experience level and goals. Sessions cover seasonal sourcing, mechanics, composition, color theory, and business fundamentals to support consistent and confident design work.

Mentorships are limited to ensure focused guidance and real time feedback. These sessions are well suited for hobbyists, aspiring florists, and working professionals seeking refinement and clarity in their practice.

One on One Mentorships

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Educational Speaking and Professional Development

Presentations draw from both academic expertise and real world floral practice, offering insight into mechanics, sustainability, design systems, and thoughtful business growth.

Speaking engagements are tailored to the audience and can be adapted for floral professionals, creative teams, and related industries.

Jalisca Thomason is available as an educational speaker for industry meetings, conferences, and professional development sessions.

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 Learn with intention

Education at Rustic Roots Floral is not about replicating a style. It is about understanding materials, systems, and structure so you can build work that feels confident, cohesive, and your own.

To inquire about upcoming workshops, mentorship availability, or speaking engagements, please reach out below.

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