Online Floristry Course

Look into the ergonomics and the suitability of an arrangement for a space i.e. making sure that an arrangement is not too big or wide on a dinner table as it can block the views of those seated opposite each other.

This online class looks at the importance of fragrance in floristry as well as its subliminal effects on the human psyche.

This online class explores the importance of visual symbolism in floristry and its subliminal effect in order to select the most suitable materials for specific client requests or events.

In this lesson, you will look at the colour wheel and familiarise yourself with harmonious colour combos.

This lesson looks at contrasting colour combinations as well as monologous palettes.

This class introduces edible florals that can be used in floral arrangements and which are suitable for cake decoration.

This lesson covers flower combos that should not be placed together and also combos of flowers that act as natural pesticides to each other in arrangements. You will also look at plants that should be avoided as they can cause the handler to experience skin irritation.

This online floristry class introduces green-conscious techniques that you can apply to your work such as mulching cuttings, using recyclable materials or green equipment. Busting myths on what materials are eco-friendly or not, as well as introducing suitable alternatives. And finally, this lesson looks at what flowers use the most water in production (at warehouse) and their "green footprints".

In this lesson, you will be look at the effects of positive and negative space, balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, emphasis and focal points, and their overall impact in creating interest in a floral arrangements.

This lesson covers the secondary principles of dominance and contrast (accent, emphasis, focal area and focal point). Line, mass, line-mass arrangements. Positive and negative space including the impact of both in creating interest. Line design styles (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, radial, dynamic and spreading, basing, abstracting, terracing and framing).

This lesson will identify common design elements/components found in floral arrangement styles. e.g. sprays/fillers etc.

In this lesson, you will learn to identify design structure and shapes in classical style arrangements such as geometric design shapes and colonial/all-round arrangement. Advanced classic styles such as botanical, vegetative, and landscape designs; linear styles; modernistic trends; basing and uniting techniques are also covered.

In this lesson, you will learn to identify design structure and shapes in modern, contemporary style arrangements.

This lesson looks at the Japanese style of minimalist floral design called Ikebana.

This lesson introduces techniques on bending and shaping foliage/branches/grasses for display as well as how you can dye flowers.

This lesson covers the importance of photographing and archiving your work for a portfolio and for promotional material.

In this lesson, you will look at how to add texture, colour and embellishments to your arrangements as well as wrapping and ribbon techniques.

For this lesson, you will learn how to recreate structures out of mesh, wire and wood onto which to insert your florals. This lesson will also cover advanced techniques for wiring as well as when and how to use glue in your designs.

This lesson looks at how to design and create small-scaled floral creations.

This lesson looks at the techniques involved in hand-tied floral designs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to be prepare wreaths, funeral flowers and pedestal flower arrangements etc. This lesson covers the meaning of sympathy flowers; religious customs; casket sprays, lid insets, standing easels, and garlands; grave bouquets; pedestal arrangements; working with families and funeral directors.

This lesson looks at how to prepare wedding bouquets (shower/cascade and others), archways and table settings. The lesson also covers components of the wedding floral package; centerpieces; ceremonial flowers for rituals and celebrations in churches, cathedrals, chapels, and synagogues; altars; canopies; pews; bridal bouquets; floral headpieces and jewelry; bridesmaids' bouquets; flower girls' baskets; ushers' boutonnieres; corsages for relatives; cake flowers; reception flowers; rental agreements; delivery and pickup schedules.

This lesson looks at techniques used to make floral letters with flowers.

This lesson looks at how to utilise dried/deformed stock on arrival for other purposes as well as how to re-use florals from previous events. There will be an introduction to the process of drying and preserving flowers and foliage, and you will also learn how to use certain flowers and their parts for the dyeing of clothes and as a source for pigments.