Flower arranging beginners level i c&g 7111

This course is suitable for beginners. Learn several different styles of arrangements suitable for home and special occasions. City & Guilds accreditation is undertaken as part of the course, please ask your tutor for information. An additional cost is incurred for (optional) registration, course materials and flowers, per session, depending on individual choice.

General & First Session:Pen and paper for taking notes. Folder for handouts.

Course Aim & Objective:To introduce the basics of floristry to enable learners to gain confidence in arranging flowers for home and special occasions. By the end of this course you should be able to: identify different styles of arrangement; identify appropriate flowers and foliage; use suitable containers and equipment; use three simple wiring techniques.

Assessment:Ongoing. Peer assessment is an important part of the sessions, also tutors observation of the finished arrangements, plus discussion.

Course Syllabus:A gentle introduction to flower arranging where you learn several styles of arrangement, suitable for home and special occasions. City & Guilds accreditation is undertaken as part of the course. Evaluate and produce a workbook to complement your practical assignments for the course assessment.

• Health and safety issues, theory, conditioning of flowers etc.
• Colour wheel, colour theory.
• Texture.
• Basket arrangement.
• Oval table centre.
• Three hand tied designs.
• Wedding items, 2 different styles of pew ends, pomander etc.
• Corsage & button hole.