School of European Floral Design

Program - Portfolio - Classroom

« Flower Design Lessons

First Week Program:

Session #1 – Introductory

  1. Flower market. Selecting quality flowers. Processing cut flowers. Prolonging life of cut flowers.
  2. Colors of flowers. Color combination.
  3. Composition: balance, symmetry, reoccurrence, lines of beauty.
  4. Techniques of floral design: arranging in tall and low vases, using floral supplies, florist’s tools.

Session #2 – Styles of Floral Arrangements

  1. Styles of flower arrangements
  2. Spiral hand tied bouquet
  3. Arranging in Bidermeir Style
  4. Arranging in Victorian Style
  5. Arranging in French Garden Style

Session #3 – Floral Arrangements in Advanced Styles

  1. Arranging in High Style
  2. Arranging in Botanical Style
  3. Arranging in Collage Style

Session #4 – Christmas Décor

  1. Christmas tree decoration techniques
  2. Christmas home decorations
  3. Christmas corporate décor
  4. Christmas presents décor

Session #5 – Easter Décor

  1. Traditional Easter decorations
  2. Easter home décor
  3. Easter presents

Second Week Program:

Session #6 – Weddings 1

  1. Wedding flower arrangements
  2. Wearable flowers for weddings

Sessions #7 – Weddings 2

  1. Ceremony décor
  2. Table settings
  3. Wedding props
  4. Lighting
  5. Fabric draping techniques

Session #8 –Sympathy Floral Arrangements

  1. Wreath
  2. Isle
  3. Casket spray
  4. Sympathy flowers

Session #9 – Corporate Floral Décor – 8 hours

  1. Office flowers
  2. Corporate parties, conventions
  3. Gifts of appreciations

Session #10 – Starting Floral Business

  1. Investment
  2. Appliances
  3. Selection of location
  4. Legal registration
  5. Hiring personnel
  6. Advertising
  7. Marketing
  8. Show widows, shop signs

Information

Classes are from 9am to 5pm, total of 80 hours.


Tuition Balance - $450 for one week and $900 for two week course, payable on first morning of class. Tuition includes quantities of flowers and foliages, working materials and other floral materials used in the classroom.

Payment: Money Order or Visa/Mastercard (3% credit card processing fee will be applied)

You can bring your camera and use it any time during the course.
Upon successful completion of program, the student will be awarded with a certificate.