The warm and friendly atmosphere at Floral Design Institute, combined with excellent instruction and outstanding classroom facilities prepares each student for a rewarding career in floristry. Floral Design Institute offers contemporary, progressive programs covering both the design and business aspects of the floral industry. Students are given the opportunity to work with numerous varieties of fresh flowers and foliages. The diverse curriculum attracts men and women with various aspirations: plans to become a floral designer for a retail florist or to work independently as a free-lance designer, a goal of owning and operating their own floral business, or a desire to acquire floral design skills for personal enjoyment. The reputation of Floral Design Institute for excellent training has attracted students from throughout the United States and the world to its campus in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1969, Floral Design Institute trains over 1,000 students each year. The institute has several exceptional instructors on staff, each with their own area of design or business expertise. If you are looking for excellence in a floral design school, then Floral Design Institute is the choice for you.