Our story

Koshift Floral Atelier began as a kitchen-table experiment: could we teach floristry the way we practice it—slow, deliberate, and kind to the earth? We said yes, then built a curriculum where tension and breath matter as much as hue and line.

We serve beginners seeking a first spiral, and working florists refining editorial design, retail flow, or wedding work. Each course feels like a journal entry: notes, prompts, and real-world briefs you can return to whenever the season shifts.

Mission

To shape florists who design with skill, softness, and responsibility—craft that honors both grower and guest.

  • Technique before trend
  • Foam-free mechanics whenever feasible
  • Color stories rooted in place

Teaching lens

We break down motions like a craftsperson: hand angle, wrist rotation, pressure points, and stem architecture. Feedback is specific, kind, and actionable.

Team

Mae Cole — Creative Director

Former retail lead and wedding designer with a love for asymmetric lines and quiet palettes. Mae guides design critique and color mapping.

Arun Vale — Technical Lead

Mechanics-first educator focused on durable, foam-free structures. Arun builds the practice briefs and quality checklists.

Sera Bloom — Student Success

Your first hello and steady partner during feedback cycles. Sera helps you select the right sequence of courses.