Classes & TalksThursday, November 19
The Xquisite Collective
Thursday, November 19 · 8:40 a.m. · 1721 E Central Texas Expy
- When
- Thursday, November 19 · 8:40 a.m.
- Where
- 1721 E Central Texas ExpyKilleen, TX · 76541
- Good to know
About this event
THE XQUISITE COLLECTIVE™
Workshop • Designers Collaboration • Black-Tie Gala
November 19–21, 2026
Killeen, Texas
Three days. Two creative paths. One unforgettable grand finale.
The Xquisite Collective™ is the ultimate event and floral design Xperience—bringing education, hands-on training, professional collaboration, and luxury entertainment together under one extraordinary vision.
Whether you are entering the event industry, building an existing design business, returning to strengthen your skills, or an experienced professional ready to collaborate, there is a place for you inside this Xperience.
Attendees will select the registration option that best matches their experience:
• First-Time Workshop Attendee — $999
• Returning Workshop Attendee — $599
• Designers Collaboration — $499
Every registration includes admission to our spectacular Black-Tie Grand Gala , featuring a live DJ, entertainment, food, networking, music, dancing, and the grand reveal of the completed event design.
THE XQUISITE XPERIENCE™ WORKSHOP
First-Time Workshop Attendee: $999
Step into the event industry with confidence, clarity, and real skills—not guesswork.
The Xquisite Xperience™ Workshop is an immersive, hands-on event, floral design, and business-training experience created for aspiring, emerging, and growing event professionals.
This is more than a class. It is a practical blueprint for structuring, pricing, marketing, and growing a profitable event or floral-design business.
Workshop attendees will receive guided training in:
• Fresh floral processing and preparation
• Luxury fresh floral design
• Large elevated centerpieces
• Floral runners and statement arrangements
• Luxury tablescape design
• Event styling techniques
• Hands-on event execution
• Pricing services for profit
• Business organization and systems
• Marketing and branding
• Attracting paying clients
• Wholesale vendors and industry sourcing
• Business credit and growth strategies
• Scaling an event company strategically
You will not simply watch someone else design. You will work, create, ask questions, and build confidence in a real event environment.
No previous professional experience is required. If you have the passion to learn and the willingness to work, get in the room—we will guide you.
RETURNING WORKSHOP ATTENDEES
Alumni Investment: $599
Previous Xquisite Xperience™ Workshop attendees are invited to return for the complete experience at the special alumni investment of only $599 .
Come back to:
• Refresh your business knowledge
• Strengthen your design skills
• Learn updated techniques and strategies
• Gain additional hands-on experience
• Create new branding and portfolio content
• Build new industry relationships
• Participate in the Black-Tie Grand Gala
The returning-attendee ticket is reserved exclusively for previous Xquisite Xperience™ Workshop attendees.
THE DESIGNERS COLLABORATION
Collaboration Investment: $499
The Designers Collaboration is a working creative experience for established event professionals who are ready to combine their talents and execute an extraordinary event-design concept.
We are seeking experienced:
• Fresh floral designers
• Balloon designers
• Draping specialists
• Event designers
• Event stylists
• Creative event professionals
Participants will work together as one creative team to transform the venue and bring the complete Black-Tie Gala vision to life.
This experience provides an opportunity to collaborate with other talented professionals, showcase your specialty, expand your creative network, and participate in a large-scale luxury event production.
Please note: The Designers Collaboration does not include formal business or design training. Participants must possess working knowledge and experience within their specialty and be prepared to contribute their time, creativity, and professional skills.
If you need guided instruction or business training, please select the First-Time or Returning Workshop ticket.
THE BLACK-TIE GRAND GALA
After the learning, creating, collaborating, and executing, every registered attendee will come together for an unforgettable evening of celebration.
The Xquisite Black-Tie Grand Gala will feature:
• A spectacular luxury event environment
• Live DJ
• Entertainment
• Food
• Music and dancing
• Networking
• The grand reveal of the collaborative design
The gala is included with all three registration options. Registered participants do not need to purchase an additional gala ticket.
We will not simply attend a beautifully designed event.
We will create it together—and then celebrate everything we accomplished in black tie!
EVENT LOCATION
November 19–21, 2026
1721 East Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, Texas 76549
Nearest Airports
• GRK — Killeen-Fort Cavazos Regional Airport
• AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, approximately 71 miles away
Payment plans and Buy Now, Pay Later options are available.
All payments are non-refundable. Transfers to a future experience are subject to eligibility and certain restrictions.
Space is limited for every registration category.
Choose your Xperience, secure your ticket, and prepare to learn, create, collaborate, execute, and celebrate!
Listed by Exquisite (Wix Events), gathered by the Temple events calendar.