This practical course will introduce you to the art of arranging flowers to celebrate with. You will need to bring your own floristry scissors or secateurs, flowers, greenery and mechanics (that's flower foam, containers and so on - some of these will be available to buy from the tutor, by prior arrangement). , , Learn how to:, , • condition/prepare flowers for use, ensuring their longevity, • design and create and arrangement in a basket - for a new baby, • design and create an arrangement in a box - to celebrate a new house, • design and create an arrangement in a shoe - to celebrate a significant birthday, , This course is delevered in partnership with Julie Davies of Fabulous Flowers., There is no qualification for this course., , There is limited parking on site, but there is a public car park nearby and on-street parking. Anyone with an interest in flowers, whether or not they have a wedding on the horizon!
Name: Floristry - Let's Celebrate with Flowers! Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:09:22 Updated 20160712 11:09:22
Students should budget £10-15 per session for flowers. Buying flowers from the supermarket and supplementing these with greenery 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, and so on., , Things to bring:, , Scissors, Flowers - from the supermarket, your florist or the garden, Greenery - from your florist, or your garden, Notebook and pen (optional), Camera (optional), , Week 1 , , We'll be creating an arrangement in a basket - for a new baby. You will need to bring:, , Flowers: , , 4 focal flowers - such as 4 roses, or 4 carnations, 3 stems of multi-stemmed flower - such as chrysanthemums or a bunch of spray carnation, 3 stems of a filler flower - such as gyp, Greenery - from your garden, or your florist - bring a mix of eucalyptus, ivy, hebe and pittosporum (or similar), , Think pinks or blues …, , If you're lucky, you'll find this all in a mixed supermarket bunch. Don't worry too much - just bring some flowers (and greenery)!, , , Mechanics: , , Shallow dish/saucer, Floral foam, Pot tape, String, , These items will be available to purchase in class at £2 per person (please let me know in advance), , You'll also need to bring a shallow basket (with a handle) - charity shops are usually a good source!, , , Equipment required Students should budget £10-15 per session for flowers. Buying flowers from the supermarket and supplementing these with greenery 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, and so on., , Things to bring:, , Scissors, Flowers - from the supermarket, your florist or the garden, Greenery - from your florist, or your garden, Notebook and pen (optional), Camera (optional), , Week 1 , , We'll be creating an arrangement in a basket - for a new baby. You will need to bring:, , Flowers: , , 4 focal flowers - such as 4 roses, or 4 carnations, 3 stems of multi-stemmed flower - such as chrysanthemums or a bunch of spray carnation, 3 stems of a filler flower - such as gyp, Greenery - from your garden, or your florist - bring a mix of eucalyptus, ivy, hebe and pittosporum (or similar), , Think pinks or blues …, , If you're lucky, you'll find this all in a mixed supermarket bunch. Don't worry too much - just bring some flowers (and greenery)!, , , Mechanics: , , Shallow dish/saucer, Floral foam, Pot tape, String, , These items will be available to purchase in class at £2 per person (please let me know in advance), , You'll also need to bring a shallow basket (with a handle) - charity shops are usually a good source!, , ,
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
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
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