Fundamentals of Floral Design
In this online flower arrangement course, you will have the opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most highly regarded experts, Preston Bailey. As a world premier event designer with 30 years of experience, you will be given the secrets that every successful professional floral designer relies on and gain a solid foundation in the basics of floral design. This foundation is essential for mastering more intricate techniques, which are taught in the advanced Preston Bailey classes offered in this floral design series.
Rewarding and fun, this course will spark your passion for flowers and give you the skills you need to select, purchase, and process fresh flowers and design for a variety of arrangements, including boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, and more! The course materials are designed for beginners, so no prior experience with flowers, flower arranging, or floral design is required.
After completing this floral arranging basics course, you will have access to internships in your area and receive notifications about industry conferences and events. Take the first step towards becoming a skilled floral designer today and get the skills needed to impress your customers and clients.
What you will learn
- The fundamental tools and techniques of floral arranging
- How to process fresh flowers in a way that affects the outcome and lifespan of an arrangement
- Flower processing methods for design
- How to design for a variety of arrangements, including boutonnieres, corsages, bouquets, vase arrangements, and other centerpieces, as well as garland
- How to create arrangements with non-floral materials
- Basic principles of purchasing wholesale flowers for event floral design
How you will benefit
- Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional florist or floral designer
- Learn about the tools, techniques, and wholesale ordering tips that will help you launch your own business in the floral industry
- Understand how to identify, approach, and set up an internship in your local area
- Receive notifications about internship opportunities, industry conferences, and events