Flower Design Course

Lesson 1 • Essential Tools and Workspace Setup

Introduces the tools required for professional floral work. Proper setup ensures safety, efficiency, and consistent results.

Lesson 2 • History and Principles of Floral Art

Traces floral design from ancient traditions to modern styles. Establishes cultural context that informs design decisions throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Colour Theory for Floral Designers

Applies colour wheel principles to floral palette selection. Students create harmonious and contrasting colour schemes.

Lesson 4 • Understanding Flowers and Foliage

Covers flower anatomy, foliage types, and their roles in arrangements. Students distinguish focal, filler, and line flowers.

Lesson 1 • Proper Cutting and Hydration Techniques

Covers stem-cutting angles, tools, and immediate hydration steps. Correct technique prevents air embolism and extends bloom life.

Lesson 2 • Floral Preservatives and Solutions

Examines commercial and homemade preservative formulas and their active ingredients. Students select appropriate solutions for each flower variety.

Lesson 3 • Temperature and Storage Management

Details optimal temperature ranges and cold-storage practices for different flower types. Proper storage preserves freshness before and after design.

Lesson 4 • Handling Specialty and Delicate Blooms

Addresses conditioning needs of orchids, peonies, and other sensitive varieties. Special handling prevents bruising and premature wilting.

Lesson 1 • Hand-Tied Bouquet Construction

Covers the spiral stem technique for creating self-supporting hand-tied bouquets. Students produce market-ready bouquets with clean, professional finishes.

Lesson 2 • Triangular and Asymmetrical Designs

Teaches symmetrical triangle and free-form asymmetrical arrangements. Students practise visual balance without strict symmetry.

Lesson 3 • Building a Round Arrangement

Guides students through constructing a classic dome-shaped centrepiece. Emphasis on even spacing, height ratios, and radial balance.

Lesson 4 • Linear and Parallel Style Designs

Explores vertical, horizontal, and parallel placement styles. These designs emphasise negative space and strong directional lines.

Lesson 1 • Boutonniere Design and Construction

Guides students through designing and assembling single-flower and composite boutonnieres. Emphasis on proportion, durability, and pin placement.

Lesson 2 • Wired Floral Accents and Hairpieces

Extends wiring skills to hair combs, crowns, and decorative accents. Students adapt mechanics for lightweight, secure wearable pieces.

Lesson 3 • Wiring Techniques for Flowers

Introduces pierce, hook, and wrap wiring methods for individual blooms. Correct wiring controls weight and direction in wearable designs.

Lesson 4 • Floral Taping Fundamentals

Covers stem-wrap taping to seal moisture and unify wired stems. Consistent taping technique produces a clean, professional appearance.

Lesson 1 • Ceremony Arch and Altar Designs

Guides construction of floral arches, altar sprays, and aisle markers. Students work with large-scale mechanics and structural armatures.

Lesson 2 • Wedding Day Logistics and Delivery

Addresses production timelines, packaging, transport, and on-site setup. Reliable logistics protect design quality from studio to venue.

Lesson 3 • Bridal and Bridesmaid Bouquets

Teaches cascading, round, and posy bouquet styles suited to wedding aesthetics. Students match bouquet style to dress silhouette and theme.

Lesson 4 • Reception Centrepiece Styles

Explores low, tall, and bud-vase centrepiece formats for reception tables. Students adapt designs to venue scale and table dimensions.

Lesson 1 • Large-Scale Installation Planning

Addresses structural planning, team coordination, and material logistics for installations. Students develop production sheets and installation sequences.

Lesson 2 • Sympathy and Funeral Floral Traditions

Examines cultural and religious floral customs for memorial services. Sensitivity to tradition guides appropriate design choices.

Lesson 3 • Seasonal Holiday Floral Design

Applies design principles to holiday-specific arrangements and décor. Students adapt colour palettes and materials to seasonal demand.

Lesson 4 • Corporate and Gala Event Florals

Covers branded colour palettes, large-volume production, and venue-scale installations. Students align floral design with event themes and client branding.

Lesson 1 • Experimental and Avant-Garde Techniques

Encourages boundary-pushing designs using unconventional materials and concepts. Students develop a signature style through creative experimentation.

Lesson 2 • Structural and Armature-Based Design

Covers non-traditional mechanics using wire, wood, and acrylic armatures. Students create sculptural pieces that challenge conventional floral forms.

Lesson 3 • Garden and Organic Style Design

Teaches loose, naturalistic arrangements that mimic flowers growing in a garden. Students use irregular placement and mixed textures for an organic feel.

Lesson 4 • Ikebana and Minimalist Approaches

Introduces Japanese Ikebana philosophy and its influence on modern minimalism. Students apply negative space and intentional stem placement.

Lesson 1 • Pricing, Costing, and Profit Margins

Covers stem costing, markup formulas, and labour pricing for floral products. Accurate pricing ensures sustainable profitability across all order types.

Lesson 2 • Studio Operations and Inventory

Covers daily studio workflow, waste reduction, and inventory tracking systems. Efficient operations reduce costs and improve order fulfilment reliability.

Lesson 3 • Sourcing and Supplier Relationships

Explores wholesale markets, local growers, and online sourcing channels. Strong supplier relationships improve quality, availability, and cost control.

Lesson 4 • Brand Building and Marketing Strategy

Guides students in defining a brand identity and developing a marketing plan. A clear brand attracts ideal clients and supports premium pricing.