Floral School - Professional Flower Arranging Tips

Special Wiring Techniques. You will learn special wiring techniques for camellias, gardenias, orchids, gladioli, roses and hyacinths.

Taping Stems. How to cover wire stems with floral tape.

Ribbons. The various types and widths of ribbon used in floral designing and floristry and where to use each type. How to make bows, ribbon loops and streamers. How to cover a bouquet handle with ribbon.

Flowers and Foliage, A-Z. Flowers and foliage most commonly used in floristry. The seasons when they are available. Special treatment and wiring instructions for the many different varieties of flowers and foliage that are available.

Professional Flower Arranging Tips. We share all the hints and tips of the floristry trade with you.

The Principles of Good Design. Basic principles that are used in flower arranging to ensure each floral design has that professional finish.

LISTED BELOW ARE THE TEN PRACTICAL LESSONS IN THE FIRST TERM.

Lesson No. 1 - Corsages.
You will learn to make corsages. Correct wiring and taping methods. Where to position flowers and leaves. How to glamorise your designs with ribbon. How to present your corsages attractively in an acetate box or a cellophane bag.

Lesson No. 2 - Flower Girl or Gift Basket.
We show you how easy it is to make up a lovely basket of flowers finished off with a ribbon bow and streamers.

Lesson No. 3 - Victorian Posy.
You will be able to create a delightful posy of flowers surrounded with leaves which is then placed in a french lace posy holder.

Lesson No. 4 - European Design.
The latest trend in flower arranging. This design is quick to make and very effective.

Lesson No. 5 - Triangular Bowl Arrangement.
How to arrange flowers in an attractive upright triangular shape. What length to cut each stem. Where to place each flower. How to wrap your arrangement in cellophane.

Lesson No. 6 - Wreath.
You will learn how to make a wreath. Foliage is placed around the edges to give the correct shape. Where to place feature, secondary and filler flowers.

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