Basic Course 2021 Fall B

6921 Laurel Avenue,Takoma Park MD 20912

06 October, 2021

Description

Flower Design 101, four Wednesday evenings hands-on class with certification. In-Person! In-Person, Hands-On, Certification! Our Basic Course is a 'once a week class for 4 weeks' program, which prepares students for entry-level floral design positions. Students who complete our 4-week program and pass both a written and a design examination will receive the Washington Flower School Basic Floral Design Certificate. Each class will be about two hours long at our Park Florist working bench and will be full of new learning and hands-on practice. Since we meet during weekday evenings, we will offer you simple refreshments to allow you to jump in and start working. We provide all the fresh materials, supplies, and tools. You just bring your busy self! We will work on different subjects and practice materials for each session (spring, summer, fall). You may want to take each of the spring, summer, fall sessions to cover all different areas of designs. We don't offer make-up days or refunds if you miss classes. You can pick up your materials on the same day or until the day after if you let us know in advance that you'll be missing a class. As you progress through your lessons, you will learn the skills and develop the proficiency necessary for a career in the floral world. You will be amazed at how quickly you master the art of floral design. Our proven teaching methods will have you ready to step into a job upon completion of the program. You will learn and understand the elements and principles, forms, styles and techniques of floral design. You will also learn all about the most common flower varieties, the latest techniques for the care and handling of flowers. Each day is packed full with fabulous information that you will utilize throughout your career as a professional floral designer. It may sound serious and complicated. But don't worry, we'll make it fun and easy! Each day, everything you need will be in our classroom. Please take some time to find parking and settle yourself as we promptly start at 5 pm. Curriculum: Basic supplies and equipment Cutting and insertion Care and handling of fresh products Container options Elements and principles of design Color theory Flower ID Foliage ID Basic techniques Centerpiece Hand-tied gift bouquet Corsage Basic line designs Duplicate designs Cost: BASIC COURSE consists of: 8 total clock hours (4 classes) of instruction and materials. Total Cost for the Course $790.00 Current Sessions Scheduled: Basic Course 2021 Fall B: Wednesdays October 6th, October 13th, October 20th, October 23rd Washington Flower School is the Washington DC Metro area’s only floral design school for both career and hobby. We are dedicated to mentoring our students just starting their careers, as well as developing skills and concepts needed to meet professional floral industry standards for all levels of floral designers.Whether you take the classes for personal knowledge or a desire to become a professional floral designer, all our classes have something to offer anyone interested in the Floral Arts. We offer a series of classes based on a theme (e.g. Elements of Design, Wedding Flowers, to name a few). You can take one class or take them all. Students who attend these classes in a series will receive a certificate of successful completion. Our faculties are knowlegeable and experienced: Jeanne Ha, AIFD CFD, Terry Godfrey AIFD CFD, Ellen Seagraves, Emmi Bergmann.