The lovely Kelly and Jesse of Team Flower, recently reached out to me for an interview about sustainability and flowering and we had wonderful chat!
In this podcast, I share some of my secrets, such as tricks on how to hydrate floral installs without floral foam, what non-toxic paints work best for floral design (which took me years of trial and error to figure out BTW!) and many other things. I hope you will learn something new from listening! When it comes to sustainability, I definitely believe in sharing what I have learned for the greater good.
In addition to their podcasts Kelly and Jesse offer video tutorials, online classes and events and put in a lot of work towards educating, connecting, and empowering floral professionals worldwide so please check them out here!

What a fun few days creating the floral step and repeat wall for Rachael Ray's 50th Birthday Celebration Show! As you may know, at Tin Can Studios, we are constantly developing new methods for more sustainable floristry and we have been at the forefront especially when it comes to so called "installations" that are "floral foam free". Traditional methods that include using floral foam are harmful for the environment so when FlowerSchool New York reached out to ask us to design a sustainable wall we were beyond thrilled!


Here is a behind the scenes snippet with the TCS team and a "before and after" sequence presented by Mary Giuliani.

And next time you are planning a big birthday or event, you know who to call...




 
Surprise guests included Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and Curtis Stone. In addition, Oprah Winfrey and former First Lady Michelle Obama had recorded personal tributes for Rachael!
Balloon Saloon created a super fun cascading doorway install and Milk Bar brought in a delicious naked cake.
There were also 50 amazingly cute rescue puppies in the studio that Beth Stern brought in … among other things… like our flowers.
Thanks to our AMAZING team for getting the wall up in just about 2 hours!
 
 
 

 

We are looking to hire an amazing Event & Sales Coordinator immediately! This is a full-time position, with an annual salary. The Events & Sales Coordinator will work from our studio in Red Hook, Brooklyn.



 

The position involves:

• Coordinating events, event logistics and production: calculate and manage budgets, book and manage staffing = freelancer and intern schedules, book transportation and deliveries, coordinate load-in and tear-down.
• Drafting multiple proposals per day for weddings and events (for high-profile clients).

• Creating presentations: color palettes, help source images for mood boards/inspiration decks.
• Assistance with ordering flowers, sourcing and calculating materials for events; help make cost effective decisions.
• Client communication: main liaison for all incoming inquiries, attend walk-throughs and consultations. Coordinate and participate actively in client meetings.
• Management assistance: assist creative director and owner with various types of inquiries.
• Administration: manage payments and invoices, answer email inquiries and phone calls, manage and coordinate all calendar entries.
• Keep studio organized and tidy, have all necessary supplies for day-to-day work.


Requirements:

• 1+ year's experience working in a floral studio as a studio manager/coordinator or similar AND/OR 1+ year's experience working as a wedding or event planner AND/OR 1+ year's experience working with event/design production.
• Proficiency in Mac computer programs + InDesign.
• Strong interest in floral design with an eye for color, compositions + conceptual thinking.

To apply:

Please email an introduction about yourself, a copy of your resume, and why you are interested in this position to staffing@tincanstudiosbk.com. Please also include three pictures of floral arrangements/installations that inspire you somehow. Visual work samples are also highly encouraged (presentations, mood-boards, sketches, photography, etc) if available. Important: please use the subject line “Event & Sales coordinator". Salary will be based on experience.

PLEASE NOTE:
We will only respond to applications that meet the above requirements, please no phone calls. Although the position is in a floral studio the role does not involve actual flower arranging. Also, we are not a flower shop but specialize in large scale events and installations.