Floristry - Easter in Mind

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Flowers are the sign that Spring has arrived and you can learn to use your creative skills to enhance Nature's bounty. This course will cover various styles of floral arrangements with the emphasis on using the Season's Spring flowers together with ideas for Mothering Sunday and Easter., By the end of the course you should be able to:-, - create a variety of differing styles of floral arrangements with particular emphasis on Spring on Spring flowers and foliage, - develop a knowledge of the mechanics used with Spring flowers , - develop knowledge about the care and conditioning of plant material particularly, Spring flowers and foliages , - incorporate design elements within the arrangements produced, Everyone is welcome to join this course. Although this is a continuation from previous courses it is suitable for those with some experience or new to the subject.

Course information

Name: Floristry - Easter in Mind Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Horticulture and Forestry Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20170119 11:48:41 Updated 20170119 11:48:41

Entry requirements

You will need to provide your own plant material i.e. flowers and foliage, containers, mechanics, floral foam and accessories (sometimes needed for the design) each week. Good pairs of scissors and secateurs, a notebook and pen and table covering are also needed together with a camera or smart phone to record your work each week., , For the first lesson please bring a selection of flowers and foliage with Spring in mind, together with a basket of your choice with or without a handle. If you basket is not watertight you will need a container which fits comfortably into it. Lined baskets should be checked before use as they have a tendency to develop small holes which let the water out and can damage the furniture!, Floral foam and basic mechanics are available to purchase in class., Equipment required You will need to provide your own plant material i.e. flowers and foliage, containers, mechanics, floral foam and accessories (sometimes needed for the design) each week. Good pairs of scissors and secateurs, a notebook and pen and table covering are also needed together with a camera or smart phone to record your work each week., , For the first lesson please bring a selection of flowers and foliage with Spring in mind, together with a basket of your choice with or without a handle. If you basket is not watertight you will need a container which fits comfortably into it. Lined baskets should be checked before use as they have a tendency to develop small holes which let the water out and can damage the furniture!, Floral foam and basic mechanics are available to purchase in class.,

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, Horticulture and Forestry Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Horticulture and Forestry Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

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