The Art of Event Décor

About the course

Built around the realities of the Kenyan events market — weddings, corporate functions, traditional ceremonies, church events and the growing premium events space — with a strong emphasis on costing, vendor coordination and hands-on styling.

The Events Academy leads the business, planning and operations modules. Pearls and Roses anchors the craft modules with real inventory, live installations and mentorship from working stylists. You leave with a joint certificate and a portfolio piece.

What you will learn

• Design principles, colour theory and mood boards
• Turning a theme into a coherent visual concept
• Floral design, sourcing and conditioning
• Draping, backdrops, arches and safe rigging
• Table styling and tablescapes
• Reading a venue and planning the space
• Costing and quoting a décor package
• Inventory, logistics and vendor coordination
• Pricing for profit and building rental stock

How the course runs

• Next intakeThursday 4^th February 2027
• Length8 weeks, in person, theory paired with practical studio sessions
• Class size12 to 18 students
• PartnerCo-created with Pearls and Roses, 50/50
• AssessmentPractical work in every module, a costing and quoting assignment, and a final capstone styling project
• CertificateA joint Events Academy and Pearls and Roses certificate
• You also leave withA portfolio piece from your capstone
• Intake4^th February 2027. Fee to be announced

Course modules

1. Foundations of event décor
   • Design principles, colour theory, mood boards and reading the brief
   • How décor differs across Kenyan weddings, corporate, religious and traditional events
2. Themes, concepts and storytelling
   • Translating a theme into a coherent visual concept
   • Adapting global trends affordably
   • Cultural sensitivity in traditional and religious styling
3. Floral design and greenery
   • Fresh, artificial and dried florals
   • Sourcing from Nairobi markets and farms
   • Arrangements, centrepieces and floral walls
   • Conditioning and costing
4. Draping, backdrops and structures
   • Fabric behaviour; ceiling and wall draping
   • Backdrop construction, arches and frames
   • Lighting integration basics and safe rigging
5. Table styling and tablescapes
   • Linen, crockery, glassware, charger plates and napkin styling
   • Scaling a centrepiece; head table against guest tables
6. Spatial planning and layout
   • Reading a venue, floor plans and traffic flow
   • Staging, focal zones, marquees and outdoor spaces
7. Décor business and operations
   • Costing and quoting a package
   • Inventory, logistics and vendor coordination
   • Contracts, pricing for profit and building rental inventory
8. Capstone: full event styling
   • Design and execute a complete setup, brief to breakdown
   • Present to a panel and build your portfolio piece

Questions people ask

When does it start?

The first intake starts on 4^th February 2027. Registration opens ahead of it, and there is a free taster masterclass before the course begins.

Who is it for?

Anyone wanting to work in décor, and planners and stylists who want to take the styling in-house rather than subcontract it.

Do I need experience?

No. The course starts with the design fundamentals and builds to a full installation.

What do I leave with?

A joint Events Academy and Pearls and Roses certificate, and a portfolio piece from your capstone project.