Second level of understanding and appreciation of Oriental style flower arrangement, known as Ikebana. Variations of beginning designs, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials at the next level from RF 86A.
Basic understanding and appreciation of Oriental style flower arrangement known as Ikebana. Beginning design, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials.
Introduction to basic flower arranging for winter. Flower and foliage use, care and handling of fresh materials, use of ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers. Basic historical periods and styles of decorating for winter for beginners.
Introduction to basic flower arranging, flower and foliage use, care and handling of fresh materials, use of ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers for fall arrangements. Basic historical periods and styles of decorating for beginners.
Introduction to basic flower arranging for summer, flower and foliage use, care and handling of summer fresh materials and ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers. Basic historical periods and styles of summer decorating for beginners.
Introduction to basic flower arranging for spring, flower and foliage use, care and handling of spring fresh materials, use of spring ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers. Basic historical periods and styles of spring decorating for beginners.
Principles and practices of flower shop operations including salesmanship, types of shops, merchandising, buying, advertising, delivering, and personnel from a floral business owner perspective.
Identification of indoor/tropical house plants used in commercial floristry and horticulture, with emphasis on post-harvest care and handling, wholesale and retail pricing, packaging and uses in interior plantscapes, floral design, and display.
Advanced principles and techniques for designing, coordinating and installing floral displays for weddings, parties, special events, churches, receptions, residences, venues, retail stores and corporate accounts. Traditional, contemporary and European style designing for wedding bouquets, personal flowers, arrangements and display design.
Intermediate study of and practice in professional flower arranging techniques used by the floral industry. Emphasis on sympathy and celebration of life tributes, window and store display, high style design and contemporary european floral design.