Flower Arrangement Course

 
Flower arrangements are an important element in the decoration of office reception suites, hotels, restaurants, shops and events. This makes the art of flower arrangement a profitable and in demand endeavor.

Our flower arrangement course gives you the practical skills to express your creativity and satisfy your clients. It is a perfect addition to the event and wedding planning course, giving you a competitive edge.

Section one- Basic Principles

Definitions How to pick flowers How to handle flowers Tools needed by a florist How to condition and preserve flowers (woody stems, taping stems, wilted flowers) Treatment of certain special flowers, (orchids, roses, water lilies, violets etc) How to place flower arrangement-rules of balance and proportion The focal point A-Z flower directory The floral calendar-which flowers are available throughout the year. The language of flowers Color and the color chat and harmony Tips of flower arrangements and principles of good designs

Section Two - Types of Designs

Round, Oval, triangular, Diagonal Designs and Simple Spiral Design; Simple foliage design/driftwood design Asymmetrical L-shape Basket (Round) Shape, (with Height) Crescent Arrangement Topiary Tree Water All Round Bouquets; Different styles of bouquets Gift Box of Flowers; Flower and Fruit baskets Telephone Orders; Deliveries; Handling Orders Advanced planning Professional hints of the Trade and Pitfalls to Avoid Types of Fabric for Draping; Modern Trends in Decorations and Draping; Fabric and Lighting Arranging your Seating Chart; Coloring for Draping Consumer Behavior; Prospecting for Customers; Packaging and Representation; Inexpensive Designs that sell The History of Weddings; Customs; Flower used in Royal Weddings How to become an expert in Bridal Designs Round, Crescent, Trailer, Sheaf, Line and Cascade. Throw away bouquet Bridal Trailer; Maids bouquets Corsages Flower spray for the wrist, hair; Flower girl baskets Buttonholes for groomsmen Pomanders French Weave Ribbons Church Flowers; Entrance Arch of Flowers; Walkway Flowers; Table Center pieces and Party Design Budget Conscious Ideas; The Cost of Decorations Alter, Alter Table Car Decorations Decorations with Ribbons; Reception Decorations; Different Event (Reception) Themes Tents

This is not an accredited course and successful students will get a certificate of completion from Fortune Career College.