Intro to Western Floral Design • FLDB173W96
Class Name :
Intro to Western Floral Design • FLDB173W96
Class Date :
September 05
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October 03
Meeting Times :
Tue 6–8pm (5 sessions)
Class Location :
Room 102
Instructor :
Deb Di Bella
Price :
$99.00
About this Class:
Interested in floral design as a hobby or a
career? Learn the basics in this class. Explore the uses of different
types of floral material while incorporating the elements and principles
of design. Flower care and handling, a bit of terminology, botany and
history are also be included.
This is a fun mix of contemporary Western
floral design styles utilizing some of the latest accessories such as
aluminum wire and flat cane paired with flowers to create centerpieces,
gifts, and personal flowers.
Week 1: Care and handling
of fresh, processing, storage, heat/cold, food, types of flowers—trops
vs. spring, types of foliages, tools. Elements of design—with visuals,
floral terminology. Wire work with wrist corsage/boutonniere and “flower
crown.” Different types of wire—aluminum, bark, flat, round, gauges.
Week 2: Arrange 12
roses—wiring, care and handling, different types: spray, SA/Ecuador, CA,
local, tea, petal count, shape, etc. With filler/no filler, using a
vase and a container with foam.
Week 3: Working with tropical, in foam, for a small hospital gift. Also how to dress up a store-bought orchid plant for a gift.
Week 4: European hand spiraled bouquet and presentation ideas.
Week 5: Two types of centerpieces—long and low and roundy-moundy using foam and “spring” flowers.
Supply ListArtwork by Deb Di Bella
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