Floral Design Immersion - The Artful Designer June 8-11, 2017 Thursday - Sunday 10AM - 4PM
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June 8-11
Thursday - Sunday
10AM - 4PM
Floral Design Immersion - The Artful Designer
Register early - space is limited.
This floral design intensive is meant to immerse and inspire floral enthusiasts of all levels to look more closely, more intently, at the intricacies of the natural world and to learn ways in which one might integrate this beauty into their everyday lives. Whether you are wanting to develop your floral passion to benefit friends and family or as a professional business, this fast-paced, very intense course will give you a big head-start, a new perspective and inspiration around what you already know, and great insight into the possibilities of Flowers as Art. Together we will contemplate, dissect and reinvent our individual ideas of beauty and help you to hone and develop your own personal style.
This class will begin at the beginning, learning your materials, help you to understand the principles of good design, and move wildly, gradually, into the abstract. From centerpieces to bridal bouquets, long & lows to masterpieces, we will roll up our shirtsleeves and get our hands dirty on this highly focused journey into everything floral.
In this class we will:
Day 1: Walk the farm discovering unique plant materials. Learn tools & materials of the trade. Design all green arrangements using textual plant materials. Design floral centerpieces. Learn about tablescapes.
Day 2: It’s all about the Wedding: Bridal Bouquets, Bridesmaids Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages, and Head Wreaths.
Day 3: Design Long & Lows, Design Pave arrangements, Discuss Table Centerpiece Alternatives, Learn to design in both floral foam and chicken wire
Day 4: Design in Pedestal Vases, Integrating Fruits & other Textural Elements, Designing in Baroque. Learn Floral Design Resources.
Optional - Day 5: Monday, June12th - Tour of the San Francisco Flower Market - learn about buying, quality control, how to get a badge, etc.……additional charge of $225
Each day there will be discussion, demonstration and design time.
All tools, plant materials and flowers are provided.
All work will be professionally photographed to add to your portfolio.
*Coffee, tea and nourishing snacks will be served. Please bring a sack lunch for yourself every day.
This program will develop your skills, deepen your understanding, grow your confidence and inspire your passion! As a group we will encourage each others potential and support each other in reaching your design goals.
You will learn:
For queations contact:
Pam Bell
pam@dragonflyfloral.com
Thursday - Sunday
10AM - 4PM
Floral Design Immersion - The Artful Designer
Register early - space is limited.
This floral design intensive is meant to immerse and inspire floral enthusiasts of all levels to look more closely, more intently, at the intricacies of the natural world and to learn ways in which one might integrate this beauty into their everyday lives. Whether you are wanting to develop your floral passion to benefit friends and family or as a professional business, this fast-paced, very intense course will give you a big head-start, a new perspective and inspiration around what you already know, and great insight into the possibilities of Flowers as Art. Together we will contemplate, dissect and reinvent our individual ideas of beauty and help you to hone and develop your own personal style.
This class will begin at the beginning, learning your materials, help you to understand the principles of good design, and move wildly, gradually, into the abstract. From centerpieces to bridal bouquets, long & lows to masterpieces, we will roll up our shirtsleeves and get our hands dirty on this highly focused journey into everything floral.
In this class we will:
Day 1: Walk the farm discovering unique plant materials. Learn tools & materials of the trade. Design all green arrangements using textual plant materials. Design floral centerpieces. Learn about tablescapes.
Day 2: It’s all about the Wedding: Bridal Bouquets, Bridesmaids Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages, and Head Wreaths.
Day 3: Design Long & Lows, Design Pave arrangements, Discuss Table Centerpiece Alternatives, Learn to design in both floral foam and chicken wire
Day 4: Design in Pedestal Vases, Integrating Fruits & other Textural Elements, Designing in Baroque. Learn Floral Design Resources.
Optional - Day 5: Monday, June12th - Tour of the San Francisco Flower Market - learn about buying, quality control, how to get a badge, etc.……additional charge of $225
Each day there will be discussion, demonstration and design time.
All tools, plant materials and flowers are provided.
All work will be professionally photographed to add to your portfolio.
*Coffee, tea and nourishing snacks will be served. Please bring a sack lunch for yourself every day.
This program will develop your skills, deepen your understanding, grow your confidence and inspire your passion! As a group we will encourage each others potential and support each other in reaching your design goals.
You will learn:
- HOW TO DESIGN FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS IN VARIOUS STYLES: Lush & organic, compact, pave, pedestal, low & long, Baroque
- WHAT’S ON THE FARM: Foliage, pods, branches, grasses, blossoms. Learn how to integrate these materials into your designs.
- HOW TO DESIGN WEDDING FLORALS: Bouquets, boutonnieres, nosegays, corsages & head wreaths.
- TIMING & PACING: Time saving tips for designing under pressure, designing volume, and how to make each arrangement look original and unique.
- HOW TO CHOOSE COLORS & TONES: Choosing the right colors and tones totally sets the theme and feel of your designs.
- HOW TO PRICE YOUR DESIGNS: Knowing how to price your arrangements is critical to your success. Learning time management is critical to your wellbeing.
- FLORAL INDUSTRY RESOURCES: Where to get supplies, locally grown flowers, vases, containers and online educational resources for continued study.
For queations contact:
Pam Bell
pam@dragonflyfloral.com