Meet the Floral Design Experts at IFD
Our instructors are more than teachers; they are mentors who have dedicated their careers to the art of floristry. Get to know the team that will guide your creative journey.
Meet Harinakshi Misiry, a core faculty member since 2011. She is an internationally trained, multi-disciplinary floral artist, an Ikebana teacher, and a trainer for WorldSkills India, bringing a wealth of knowledge to our students.
Meet Seema Jhaveri, the Director of our institute. She pioneered India's first floral design school, expanded it internationally, and has been instrumental in introducing floristry as a vocational skill across the country.
Our team of experienced and highly trained teachers is the heart of our institute. They are dedicated to personally guiding you through your floral design journey, nurturing your skills and creativity every step of the way.
Meet Daisy Sidhwa, a core team member since our inception. Having received intensive training in Mexico and from international floral masters, she brings a global perspective and deep expertise to her classes.
About Meet Our Expert Instructors
You won’t find us sitting behind a desk lecturing from slides. Whether you are learning under Harinakshi’s guidance or Seema’s mentorship, our instructors are right there at the workbench with you. We believe the best way to learn floral design is to feel the stem, understand the mechanics of floral foam, and make adjustments in a safe, supportive environment.
Our teaching philosophy is rooted in the idea that floral design is a skill best caught, not just taught. Since 2011, our faculty has grown to include artists trained in international techniques, from Mexican floral masters to traditional Ikebana schools.
Mentorship over rigid instruction
We intentionally keep our batches small. We want to see exactly how you hold your cutters and how you position your flowers. When you join us, you are not just a student in a classroom; you are an apprentice gaining real experience.
Who leads the classes?
Our team includes pioneers like Seema Jhaveri, who brought formal floristry education to India, and specialists like Harinakshi Misiry, who balances WorldSkills India training with a deep love for traditional marigold artistry. We also have core instructors like Daisy Sidhwa, whose international training brings a global standard to every lesson.
We don’t just teach you to copy a picture. We teach you the mechanics—how to condition flowers so they last, how to balance color, and how to create structures that stand on their own. Whether you are aiming to open your own floral business or just want a creative escape, our team is here to help you turn that passion into a repeatable, professional skill.
Institute of Floral Design
We are a team of artists who have dedicated over a decade to helping people find their voice in flowers. We keep our groups small, so we can focus on your hands, your style, and your growth, whether you are here for a hobby or a career.
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