Floristry: A New Beginning in Christmas Designs
Science and the Environment8253 - Not Accredited
AIM
This Christmas themed course offers a 'taste' of creative floral design and will introduce you to the construction techniques needed to create various designs as well as how to arrange flowers in a vase and in natural and man-made containers. We will also advise you on how to care and condition your flowers and foliage and which ones to choose for the best results.
Training is conducted by skilled lecturers from the floristry industry, Clement Lee and Tania Lee.
TARGET AUDIENCE
A must for anyone who enjoys floristry activities or anyone who needs to create a themed Christmas display.
CONTENT
- Box arrangement - Christmas themed
- Hand-tied strauss bouquet with armitage (structure)
- Christmas tree structure #1
- Modern asymmetrical design
- Modern parallel with bundling technique
- Christmas tree structure #2
- Multi-purpose Christmas tree arrangement
- Christmas design objects
OUTCOMES
To stay focused on current design trends and colours while updating practical skills and techniques.
ASSESSMENT
There is no formal assessment for this course.
FURTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Continue to New Beginnings in Floristry Intermediate or Certificate II in Floristry
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Chinese/Mandarin-speaking classes available on Wednesday nights 6pm – 8pm with Lecturer, Clement Lee.
What to bring:
- Flowers:
We will supply you with flowers and foliage for the course. Cost of materials will be $30 per week. On your first week you will need to pay for 2 weeks, ensuring flowers are always paid in advance. $60 total.
- Sundries
You will need to bring a pen and paper, file, sharp scissors, sticky tape and towel. You will also need to think about compiling a toolbox that will consist of floristry specific items such as floristry snips, pliers, wires, etc. Your toolbox requirements will be covered on the first day and can be gathered on an as-needs basis.
- Terms and Conditions:
If you inform your lecturer of your absence on or before Monday prior to class, your flower money will be reserved for your return.