Contemporary Floral Design: Fall Flowers

5 Weeks | In-Class

Enjoy the color and beauty of working with fall flowers! Students of all levels are invited to learn the art of contemporary floral arranging through demonstrations and hands-on practice. In addition to learning about container selection, design theory, care and handling of cut flowers, you will also be introduced to a variety of techniques and creative ideas. Study also includes identification and care of plant materials, construction of contemporary floral designs including techniques and mechanics, and the elements and principles of design. You’ll have the opportunity to learn proper use of tools, and work with a variety of floral materials to create your own floral arrangements!

What You Will Learn:

• Design Basics: Mechanics, proper use of tools and floral materials.

• Elements of Design: Line, form, space, texture and color. The interpretive components used to create distinctive floral designs.

• Principles of Design: Composition, unity, proportion, accent, balance, harmony, and rhythm are the primary ingredients in every floral design.

• Color Theory: Primary (blue, red and yellow) Secondary (orange, green and violet), Intermediate/Tertiary (primary and secondary together red violet), Monochromatic, Complementary and Split Compliment.

Quarters Offered: Fall | In-Class
Course Fee: $225
Course Length: 5 weeks
Prerequisite: None
Note: Please bring a $175 materials fee (non-refundable) to the first class to cover flowers and floral arrangement supplies for the duration of the course, which are purchased by the instructor. Please also bring a floral knife, wire cutters, clippers & scissors to use in class. Professional floral knives may be purchased for $20 in class.