Floral Design Course Batch 26

A 40-session program, wherein students will learn the fundamental tools they need to succeed in the field of floral design. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students per class to enable instructors to closely monitor the progress of the students. Lectures are followed with demonstrations and “hands-on”practice.

All aspects of the craft and trade of floristry will be discussed in the course including: 

• Introduction to flower and foliage varieties.
• Care and handling of cut flowers.
• Basic tools and products that are used in the industry.
• Principles and Elements of Design.
• Color Theory
• Design techniques.
• Design styles and forms.
• Arrangements for sympathy, wedding and special events • Permanent botanicals.
• Flower shop operations.

Course Length

•  Minimum of 120 class hours
• 40 sessions, once a week, 3 hours per session
• Approximately 10 months

Assessment
Students’ work will be assessed through direct observation of practical assessments, project, assignment work, group discussions, written and practical level examinations. They will be encouraged to critically assess their own and others’ work.

Materials
Students will be provided will be provided with the basic tools such as scissors, knife and the instruction manual. Students are required to provide their own materials and tools for practical work. The instructor will provide guidance on what to bring each week.

Level 1 (Class 1 to 13)

• Introduction into floral arranging as an art, craft and trade.
• The varieties and applications of flowers and foliage.
• The tools of the trade.
• Color Theory
• Principles and elements of floral design.

Level 2 (Class 14 to 20)

• Design Techniques

Level 3 (Class 21 to 25)

• Design styles and forms.

Level 4 (Class 26 to 40)

• Specialized designs for inaugurations, funerals and weddings.
• Wedding Bouquets
• Practical application of principles, elements, styles and techniques to various special events.
• Use of permanent botanicals.
• Operating a flower shop.