Floristry - Christmas Flowers

UPDATED 20160412 14:30:25

This is an eight week course where learners will be taught floristry techniques for creating contemporary floral designs. , , Learn how to:, , • identify and use large statement flowers, • choose suitable contemporary vases/containers, • incorporate space into your arrangements, • use design techniques to create maximum impact This Floristry course is aimed at beginners and those with some knowledge who want to develop their skills and have a specific interest in bridal and funeral designs.

Course information

Name: Floristry - Christmas Flowers Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:30:25 Updated 20160412 14:30:25

Entry requirements

, Scissors, Flowers, foliage and mechanics - to be advised on a week by week basis, Notebook and pen (optional), Camera (optional), , Week 1 , , We will be making an arrangement in a (glass) cube vase. , , Mechanics:, , (1) a transparent cube or cylindrical vase - about 15 cm across, (2) sufficient floral foam to fill the vase. Floral foam will be available to purchase in class, , You will also need:, , (1) large leaves - such as aspidistra or fatsia japonica, (2) smaller/bushy leaves to accent the design, (2) three statement flowers - roses, anthurium or lily for example, (3) a decorative item for contrast - an apple for instance, , Optional - decorative reel or aluminum wire, , Please note:, Students should budget £10-15 per session for flowers. Buying flowers from the supermarket and supplementing these with foliage from your garden is a cost effective way of providing the necessary course materials., , Mechanics will be available to purchase week by week from the tutor - floral foam, dishes, wire, floral tape and so on., , , Equipment required , Scissors, Flowers, foliage and mechanics - to be advised on a week by week basis, Notebook and pen (optional), Camera (optional), , Week 1 , , We will be making an arrangement in a (glass) cube vase. , , Mechanics:, , (1) a transparent cube or cylindrical vase - about 15 cm across, (2) sufficient floral foam to fill the vase. Floral foam will be available to purchase in class, , You will also need:, , (1) large leaves - such as aspidistra or fatsia japonica, (2) smaller/bushy leaves to accent the design, (2) three statement flowers - roses, anthurium or lily for example, (3) a decorative item for contrast - an apple for instance, , Optional - decorative reel or aluminum wire, , Please note:, Students should budget £10-15 per session for flowers. Buying flowers from the supermarket and supplementing these with foliage from your garden is a cost effective way of providing the necessary course materials., , Mechanics will be available to purchase week by week from the tutor - floral foam, dishes, wire, floral tape and so on., , ,

Provider

Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted

Address

Head Office
College Road Town: Sittingbourne County:Kent

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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