Floral Course

Lesson 1 • Flower Care and Conditioning

Covers post-harvest handling, hydration, and storage to maximise vase life. Proper conditioning is the foundation of every successful arrangement.

Lesson 2 • The Floral Industry Overview

Covers the scope of the floral profession, career paths, and market segments. Establishes context for all subsequent technical and business skills.

Lesson 3 • Essential Tools and Supplies

Introduces hand tools, cutting instruments, and workstation setup. Proper tool use prevents injury and ensures clean, professional results.

Lesson 4 • Sourcing and Purchasing Flowers

Explains how to evaluate and purchase fresh flowers from wholesalers and growers. Students learn to assess quality and negotiate effectively.

Lesson 1 • Colour Schemes and Harmonies

Teaches complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic schemes. Each scheme produces a distinct emotional and visual effect in arrangements.

Lesson 2 • Colour Psychology and Client Emotion

Connects colour choices to emotional responses and event contexts. Students match palettes to occasions such as weddings, funerals, and celebrations.

Lesson 3 • Applying Colour to Seasonal Palettes

Translates colour theory into season-specific flower and foliage combinations. Seasonal palettes reduce cost and increase design authenticity.

Lesson 4 • Value, Tint, Tone, and Shade

Explains how lightness and darkness affect perceived colour in floral work. Students learn to balance light and dark blooms for visual interest.

Lesson 1 • Focal Points and Emphasis

Guides students to create a dominant visual centre that draws the eye. Focal point placement determines the hierarchy of elements in a design.

Lesson 2 • Proportion and Scale

Teaches the relationship between arrangement size and its container or setting. Correct proportion ensures designs look intentional, not accidental.

Lesson 3 • Rhythm, Repetition, and Movement

Explains how repeated elements and directional lines create flow. Rhythm prevents static designs and guides the viewer's eye through the arrangement.

Lesson 4 • Balance and Symmetry

Distinguishes symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance in arrangements. Students practise distributing visual weight to achieve stability.

Lesson 1 • Vase Selection and Mechanics

Explains how vase shape influences design structure and stem support. Students use tape grids and other mechanics to control stem placement.

Lesson 2 • Designing Vase Arrangements

Applies design principles to create structured vase arrangements step by step. Students build round, one-sided, and asymmetrical vase designs.

Lesson 3 • Building a Hand-Tied Bouquet

Teaches the spiral stem technique for creating a self-supporting bouquet. Students practise adding layers of blooms, foliage, and filler systematically.

Lesson 4 • Stem Preparation Techniques

Covers stripping, cutting angles, and conditioning stems before assembly. Proper preparation directly affects arrangement longevity and appearance.

Lesson 1 • Extending Foam Design Longevity

Teaches watering, misting, and preservative use to maintain foam arrangements. Longevity techniques are critical for multi-day events and displays.

Lesson 2 • Working with Floral Foam

Teaches proper foam soaking, cutting, and securing in containers. Correct foam preparation prevents air pockets that cause premature wilting.

Lesson 3 • Geometric and Topiary Forms

Introduces ball, cone, and cube floral forms using foam armatures. Geometric designs require precise placement and consistent stem depth.

Lesson 4 • Building Foam-Based Centrepieces

Guides students through constructing low and elevated table centrepieces. Centrepiece design balances visibility, proportion, and guest sightlines.

Lesson 1 • Bridal and Attendant Bouquets

Teaches construction of cascading, round, and posy bouquets for wedding parties. Bouquet style must complement the gown silhouette and venue aesthetic.

Lesson 2 • Reception Table and Venue Decor

Covers head table, guest table, and accent decor for reception spaces. Cohesive venue styling requires consistent colour, scale, and repetition.

Lesson 3 • Ceremony Floral Installations

Guides students through arches, altars, pew ends, and aisle markers. Installation timing and structural safety are as important as aesthetics.

Lesson 4 • Client Consultation and Brief

Covers intake questions, mood board creation, and budget alignment with clients. A thorough brief prevents costly misunderstandings and scope changes.

Lesson 1 • Sympathy Design Etiquette

Covers cultural, religious, and personal considerations in sympathy floral work. Sensitivity in communication and design is essential for grieving clients.

Lesson 2 • Corsages and Boutonnieres

Guides students through wiring, taping, and assembling wearable floral pieces. Durability and comfort are as important as visual appeal for wearables.

Lesson 3 • Flower Crowns and Hair Florals

Covers frame construction and bloom placement for wearable head pieces. Hair florals must be lightweight, secure, and long-lasting throughout an event.

Lesson 4 • Specialty Novelty Designs

Introduces floral letters, numbers, and shaped novelty pieces for celebrations. Novelty designs expand service offerings and attract new client segments.

Lesson 1 • Developing a Signature Design Style

Guides students to identify and articulate their unique aesthetic voice. A defined style differentiates a florist in a competitive market.

Lesson 2 • Floral Walls and Large Installations

Teaches panel construction and bloom placement for large floral backdrops. Walls require efficient production systems to meet event deadlines.

Lesson 3 • Armature and Structural Design

Teaches building custom wire, branch, and metal armatures as design foundations. Structural creativity allows designs that transcend traditional foam mechanics.

Lesson 4 • Botanical and Garden-Style Design

Covers the loose, textural aesthetic of garden-style and botanical arrangements. Students use wild foliage, herbs, and mixed textures for an organic look.