Volume 3, Issue 59, May 2008
Upright Floral Arrangement
Hello Dear Subscribers,
This upright arrangement has a soft flowing look that starts at the tip of the tall pink stock and goes down to the tip of the green spiky foliage in the lower right side of the design.
The large pink ranunculus are the focal flowers where the eye is first attracted to and then moves through to the other flowers in the arrangement.
White orchids are positioned on the left side and pale pink lisianthus are used to fill in the rest of the design.
Creamy white Queen Anne lace are inserted on the right side of the arrangement.
Small leafed ivy and camellia leaves are placed around the edges.
The materials used in this design are
Three pink stock
Two pink ranunculus
White orchids
Pink lisianthus
Queen Anne Lace
Spiky foliage of choice
Camelia and ivy leaves
Number 6 florist plastic container
Plastic guard or pot tape
Florist foam
Method
l. Soak the florist foam in water for several minutes, place it in the plastic container and secure it in place with the clip on guard or pot tape.
2. Cut number one stock to the desired length and insert it in left hand side of the back of the container.
3. Cut number two stock slightly shorter and place it to the left of number one stock.
4. Repeat step two with number three stock and place it to the right of number one stock.
5. Cut the spiky foliage to the desired length, insert one piece in to the lower right corner and insert two pieces in the left side of the foam.
6. Cut the stems of the ranunculas to the desired length and insert them in the centre of the foam
7. Cut the stems of the camelia leaves and pieces of ivy to the desired length and insert them around the edges of the foam, having the tips extending downwards.
8. Cut the stems of camelia leaves and pieces of ivy to the desired length and insert them in the centre of the foam.
9. Cut the orchids, to the desired length and insert them in the left side of the foam.
10. Cut the lisianthis to the desired length and insert them throughout the design as shown.
11. Cut the Queen Anne lace to the desired length and insert them into the right side of the foam.
12. Spray lightly with water.
This floral design is briefly explained. In our Floristry Diploma Course, we explain each lesson in detail. There are step by step diagrams for each step, measurements on how long to cut each stem, exactly where to position each one and a colour photo of the finished design.
Here are some recent testimonials from our students
Students' Testimonials
"I would like to thank you for a great course. I loved the way the books are written, very easy to read, understand and memorize. I found the business side very interesting. This course was one of the best choices I've ever made."
Polina G
Denmark
"Thank you for all your support.I would recommend it to anyone, the good thing was seeing the difference between Australian and English designs."
S Moore
England
Quotation
"Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spiritually. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins." Albert Einstein
If you have not already enrolled in our Floristry Diploma Course I invite you to do so.
I am sure you will be delighted with the beautiful floral designs you will learn to create with our easy to follow step by step lessons.
For full information on our Floristry Diploma Course, please click onto
http://www.floral-art-school.com.au
That's it for this month
Kind Regards
Fay Chamoun
(Principal)
Floral Art School of Australia
and
International Floral Design school
About Our School
Floristry Diloma Course
Learn floral design, floristry and flower arranging as a rewarding career or fascinating hobby.
We will teach you how to create beautiful floral designs including corsages, bowl and basket arrangements, gift box designs, tributes and bridal designs the professional way.
In this changing world, it is always a good idea to have another skill. Many of our students enroll in our floral course to become a florist and floral designer in the floristry industry or to work from home. We also have students who enroll in our course for their own pleasure so they can learn how to create floral designs for their home, family and for friends.
Whether you are interested in the course as a career or hobby, I know how delighted you will be, when you can create beautiful floral designs with our easy to follow step by step lessons.
The Floristry Diploma Course is specially designed so even a beginner can start creating beautiful flower arrangements from the very first lesson. You will find the course is very informative and includes hundreds of floristry tips and techniques that are used in florist shops today. Once you have learned the basic principles of floristry, you will have this knowledge for a lifetime.
For full information on our Floristry Diploma Courses, please click onto
http://www.floral-art-school.com.au
If you have any other questions about the course, please don't hesitate to email me at info@floral-art-school.com.au
I will work with you personally to help you become all you can be in floristry and floral design.
I look forward in welcoming you as a student to our school.
Fay Chamoun
(Principal)
This newsletter is written by Fay Chamoun,
Principal of Floral Art School of Australia and International Floral Design School.
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