Program Outline

The "Professional Floral Design Program" prepares you for a career in the floral industry. Many graduates have opened retail stores and wholesale floral outlets. Certain students enroll in our program purely for the passion of flowers and to achieve a rewarding hobby or pastime. We offer blended theory with practical "hands on" instruction throughout the program.

Our Floral Instructors have trained over 3,000 students professionally. They are respected and noted in both the teaching and business world. And because we endeavor to remain in top form, they remain current within the industry to better instruct you.

Curriculum

Design Forms Symmetrical Triangle, Circular, Asymmetrical Triangle, Horizontal, Vertical,  Oval, Fan shape, Crescent & Hogarth Curve, European Designs, Hand tied Bouquets.

Design Techniques Basing, Focal area, Terracing, Grouping, Clustering, Zoning, Banding, Binding, Shadowing, Framing & Parallelism. Color harmony and new Experimental Design styles.

Proper Care and Handling of Fresh Cut Flowers Processing fresh cut flowers, Merchandising, Flower  & Plant Identification, The availability of flowers and plants in the Canadian Marketplace.

Wedding Etiquette Wedding order procedures, Wiring & Taping techniques, Preparing a Brides Bouquet, Bridesmaids, Maid of Honors, Flower girls, Set up flowers for the Ceremony and Reception, Corsages and Boutonnieres. Construction Material Requirements and Techniques are Emphasized.

Funerals and Sympathy Tributes Step by step construction of the Funeral Basket , Casket Spray, Standing Spray, Vase Arrangement, Wreaths,  Hearts and Crosses, Appropriate pricing and delivery.

Wholesale Excursion Our program includes an exciting and informative field trip. We will visit the flower auction and many other wholesale florists. You will see a large selection of fresh, silk, and dried flowers. Orchids and tropical plants and floral supplies, gift baskets, Christmas and more.