Flower Arrangement and Decor Course

Course Outline

TOPIC 1: FLORAL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Introduction

Definitions

Flower industry in Kenya

Flowers grown in Kenya.

Language and meaning of flowers

Basic tools used in floral designing

Handling and care of flowers.

TOPIC 2: PRINCIPLES, ELEMENTS AND FORMS OF FLORAL DESIGN

Elements of floral design; color,line,shape,texture, and space

Principles of Floral design; proportion,balance,rhythm,scale,focal point

Forms of floral design; fan,diagonal,triangle,oval,verticala inverted-T, horizontal.

TOPIC 3: WEDDING FLOWERS

• Bridal and maids bouquets;round,handtied and cascade
• Walk way/aisle flowers; fan shape and pomander ball, topiary tree,
• Altars flowers; triangle shape,vertical,Oval,inverted- T.;
• Bridal car décor.
• Wedding arch décor.
• Garlands
• Hanging flower
• Pew end flowers
• Flower girl baskets.
• Boutonnieres and corsages
• Reception flowers; round shape and vase arrangements
• Registration table; horizontal shape and S-shape

TOPIC 4: BASKETS

• Fruit basket
• Vegetable basket
• Flower basket

TOPIC 5: FUNERAL/SYMPATHY FLOWERS.

Casket spray

Vase arrangement

Standing spray

Wreaths; Round, heart and cross

TOPIC 6: RIBBONS AND BOWS

Types of ribbons

Types of bows

How to make bows

TOPIC 7: DRIED FLOWERS

Dried flower arrangements.

TOPIC 8: DRAPING

Meaning of draping

Types of draping designs

Fabric used in decoration; types of fabric materials

Table and chair decoration; seat covers, tie backs and skirting

Lighting for decoration; types of lights

Tents; types of tents

Practicals: Draping

TOPIC 9: PROJECT

FINAL EXAMINATION.

MODES OF STUDY

• The Course is 4 Weeks and the fee is Ksh 36,500
• Monday to Friday classes
  
  • Morning - 8:00am to 11:00am daily
  • Mid Morning - 11:30am to 2:30pm daily
  • Afternoon - 3:00pm to 6:00pm daily
  • Evening - 6:00pm to 8:30pm daily
• Saturday Classes
  
  • Morning - 8am to 1pm
• Distance learning.
• In house classes are available for a minimum of 10.