This practical course will introduce you to the art of flower arranging. 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 a table arrangement in floral foam, • arrange a vase of flowers, • create a hand tied posy of flowers, , This is a partnership course delivered by 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 - Introduction Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:09:44 Updated 20160712 11:09:44
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, greenery and mechanics - to be advised on a week by week basis, Notebook and pen (optional), Camera (optional), , Week 1 , , We will be making a table arrangement in floral foam. You will need to bring:, , Flowers: , , 4 focal flowers - such as 4 roses, or 4 carnations, 3 stems of multi-stemmed flower - such as 3 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 pittisporum (or similar), , 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: , , Floral foam, A dish (or saucer) to put your foam in, Pot tape, , , These items can supply these items at £2 per person (please let me know in advance)., 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, greenery and mechanics - to be advised on a week by week basis, Notebook and pen (optional), Camera (optional), , Week 1 , , We will be making a table arrangement in floral foam. You will need to bring:, , Flowers: , , 4 focal flowers - such as 4 roses, or 4 carnations, 3 stems of multi-stemmed flower - such as 3 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 pittisporum (or similar), , 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: , , Floral foam, A dish (or saucer) to put your foam in, Pot tape, , , These items can supply these items at £2 per person (please let me know in advance).,
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