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This certificate program will will offer you in-depth, comprehensive training that is designed to prepare you for direct employment in the floral industry. Along with a significant theory component, the program is practical and current in terms of course content and relevancy to the field. Emphasis is on mastering the correct mechanics and basic shapes of floral design using fresh, treated, and dried floral products. You will also learn some advanced techniques.
The program consists of six modules:
• Floral Design Basics I
• Floral Design Basics II
• Christmas Arrangements
• Special Occasion/Silk and Dried Flowers
• Sympathy and Church Flowers
• Wedding Flowers
For more information contact Karen Massier at 604-847-5471 or 1-888-504-7441, local 5471, or email karen.massier@ufv.ca
Each course may be taken separately or applied to the certificate.
Floral Design — Basics I
This course will provide a fundamental knowledge of flower arranging, and an introduction to common plant names. Topics include introduction to floral tools and supplies, care and handling of flowers, preparation and planning, plant identification and design. Please bring scissors, wire cutters and a paring knife to the first class. You will make your own floral arrangements to take home. Flowers and floral supplies are included in the course fee.
Required Text: AIFD Guide to Floral Design, available at the UFV bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD — Clearbrook centre
(20117 FLDE BAS01 A9A) Deborah James, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30–10 pm, $649. Starts Jan 22
Floral Design — Basics II
Prerequisite: Floral Design I
This course covers the skills necessary to work independently on basic flower arrangements. Topics include sales, pricing, plant identification, and advanced design work. Please bring scissors, wire cutters and a paring knife to the first class. You will make your own floral arrangements to take home. Flowers and floral supplies are included in the course fee.
Required Text: AIFD Guide to Floral Design, available at the UFV bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD — Clearbrook centre
(20118 FLDE BAS02 A9A) Deborah James, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30–10 pm and Sat, 9 am–12:30 pm, $649. Starts Feb 16
Floral Design Special Occasion/Silk and Dried
Prerequisite: Floral Design Basics II
This module covers the skills needed to decorate with a variety of materials other than flowers, and to incorporate floral and non-floral products into an arrangement. Topics include historical background of special holidays, product information, hospital guidelines for flowers, plant identification, and designs. Flowers and floral supplies are included in the course fee.
Required text: AIFD Guide to Floral Design, available at the UFV bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20072 FLDE SPEC1 A9A) Deborah James, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30–10 pm and Sat, 9 am–12:30 pm, $649. Starts Mar 12. No class Mar 30
Floral Design Sympathy and Church
Prerequisite: Floral Design Basics II
This module covers funeral and other church decorations. Sales and invoicing will also be covered. Topics include plant identification and designs such as casket sprays, funeral bouquets, wreaths, baskets, and church bouquets. Flowers and floral supplies are included in the course fee.
Required Text: AIFD Guide to Floral Design, available at the UFV bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20073 FLDE SYMP1 A9A) Deborah James, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30–10 pm and Sat, 9 am–12:30 pm, $649. Starts Apr 6
Floral Design Wedding
Prerequisite: Floral Design Basics II
This module will provide the fundamental skills to produce simple wedding bouquets. Plant identification will be continued. Topics include marketing (how to sell wedding flowers, advertising), plant identification, and designs (all around, cascade, hand-tied, and contemporary bouquets, hair flowers, corsages, church flowers, including pew decorations and candelabras). Flowers and floral supplies are included in the course fee.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20074 FLDE WED01 A9A) Deborah James, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30–10 pm and Sat, 9 am–12:30 pm, $649. Apr 30. No class May 11 and 18
Last updated January 2013
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