Floral Art School of Australia and International Floral Design School

The First Term Floristry Manual Includes

• The names of flower and foliage and the seasons they are available.

• How to condition flowers and foliage for the longest possible life.

• Special treatment for certain varieties of flowers.

• The basic rules and design principles used in flower arranging including proportion and balance, harmony, texture and colour co-ordination.

• The various styles of flower arrangements – including traditional and modern floral designs. Vertical, circular, triangular, horizontal, and crescent.

• Different flower shapes and sizes and where to position them in a design.

• Floristry techniques for different designs.

• How to wire and tape flowers and foliage.

• How to make bows and streamers.

• Florist accessories – bowls, baskets, bases, boxes, florist foam, cellophane, bouquet holders, ribbon, wire and floral tape

• Professional tips with flowers.

The Second Term Floristry Manual Includes

• The history of flower arranging.

• Choosing a career in floristry.

• How to apply for a full or part-time position in a florist shop.

• How to start up your own successful florist shop or a florist business from home.

• Buying flowers from the market, growers and wholesalers.

• Overheads, turnover and profits.

• How to cost cut flowers, make up work and elaborate designs.

• Promotions. The secrets to success.

• How to create special floral designs for Mothers Day, St Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Personal Assistant’s Day and other occasions.

• How to photograph your designs and make an attractive floristry presentation display album. This will be helpful if you wish to pursue a career in floristry or for your own personal enjoyment.

Whether you are interested in the floristry course as a career or a hobby I am sure you will find the second term interesting.