2023 Floral Design Study

January 9, 2023 @ 9:30AM — March 13, 2023 @ 3:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Garden Club of Jacksonville: 1005 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32204 Get Directions

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Become an Amazing Floral Designer!

Floral Design Study is a six-unit series with the goal of developing an understanding of the art of flower arranging for the home, community settings, or flower shows. Six classes cover basic floral design.

Each class begins with lecture and demonstration throughout the morning. The instructor will create floral designs as she explains the required materials and techniques. Students are then given time after lunch to create their own designs followed by a discussion of each.

All units are taught by National Federation of Garden Clubs Master Judges and Instructors. These instructors teach and compete throughout the country and have represented the United States in international competition. Their work has been showcased in Design Dimensions and Concepts Magazines as well as FFGC and NGC Calendars. The instructor will share her extensive knowledge of floral design with students in a way that is both entertaining and easy to understand.

Line materials, foliage, and flowers are supplied for the first three classes. Advanced registration is required. Students may repeat the series as many times as they wish. Members completing the first six units will receive a Certificate of Completion, which provides eligibility to continue to more advanced classes. Graduates will dazzle friends and family with beautiful floral arrangements. What a fabulous way to spend your Mondays learning, enjoying friendships, and stimulating your creativity!

Open to Everyone!

Floral Design Study is open to everyone, regardless of experience or Garden Club membership. The only requirement is the willingness to learn!

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Units 1-6: $110

Individual Units: $25 each

Unit 1: January 9, 2023

Overview of floral design and Principles of Design
Basic tools and mechanics
Types of containers
Forms of plant materials
Demonstrations of vertical, asymmetrical, and crescent designs

Unit 2: January 16, 2023

Care, cutting, and grooming of plant materials
Mechanics for different containers
Elements of Design
Demonstrations of symmetrical, asymmetrical, and diagonal designs

Unit 3: January 30, 2023

Compatibility of plant materials with containers
Selecting materials for curved designs and geometric line designs
Use of fruits and vegetables in designs
Demonstrations of crescent and Hogarth designs

Unit 4: February 6, 2023

Table settings and coordination of floral designs with table components
Demonstration of functional and exhibition tables for home and flower shows

Unit 5: March 6, 2023

How to use bases, features, featured objects, and accessories
Demonstrations of bases, features, featured objects, and accessories

Unit 6: March 13, 2023

How to condition and transport plant materials
Discussion of Awards in a Flower Show
Demonstration of Expressive and Interpretive Designs

Curriculum provided by Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

This program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation.

Sample Class Agenda

9:30 a.m. Check-in
10 a.m. Lecuture/demonstration begins
11 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. Lecture demonstration resumes
12:15 p.m. Lunch (attendees bring their own lunch)
12:45 p.m. Workshop: Attendees create designs
1:30 p.m. Instructor discussion/evaluation
2:45 p.m. Clean-up
3 p.m. End of class

Questions?

Contact Joan Burchell at burchelli@aol.com or 434-760-0280.

Floral Design Study is organized by Floralia, a Garden Club of Jacksonville study group that explores various floral designs and techniques through educational opportunities and demonstrations that foster discussion and critique among both accomplished and novice members.

2023 Floral Design Study

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