Introduction to Floristry Course Ladismith 5 & 6 September (Fri & Sat)

Description

Introduction to Floristry Course

(2 day course)

Venue: The Country Garden Guest Farm, Ladismith, Western Cape

 

This course is designed for the absolute beginner as well as the more experienced florist.

It is a challenging course which covers a wide variety of techniques and designs that are popularly used in floristry, but are also useful to the hobbyist and homemaker.

An absolute must for all who wish to start a career in floristry.

This course covers traditional and more modern creative designs, and in this way it should appeal to everyone.

It is a hand-on course including background knowledge and practical skills training.

Six arrangements are completed during this course.

Skills training topics:

• Purchasing and handling of flowers
• Conditioning and care of fresh flowers
• Basic design concepts
• Shapes and styles of arrangements
• Colour and its effects
• Choice and use of containers
• Methods of arranging and support mediums for stems
• Working with attributes in arrangements

Practical skills training:

• Round country bowl
• Modern vase of flowers
• Line arrangement
• Hand-tied Spiral Bunch
• Phalaeonopsis orchid arrangement
• Arrangement using branches/sticks

What you will get:

• Take home all the arrangements you have made.
• A booklet of illustrated notes.
• A certificate of attendance.

Accommodation and Meals:

• The courses are usually held at The Country Garden Guest Farm, Voorbaat, Ladismith, have a look here: www.thecountrygarden.co.za
• There are cottages and the Manor House available if you required accommodation during the courses. (Discounted rates apply for people attending flower courses.)
• The accommodation is self-catering, but lunch is provided for students attending courses.
• Contact Gerda directly about your accommodation needs and to qualify for the discounted rate.