WEEK 1: 

Introductory to Floral design. We will be going over essential design techniques, the elements and principles of design, different flower catagories and creating a design menu. Learning the basics event preparation, contracting and invoicing, industry pricing and designing a contemporary hand tie bouquet.

WEEK 2: 

We will be discussing Do's and Don'ts of wedding centrepieces, and centrepiece styles. We will be discussing colour theory and how to apply that to designs, as well as centrepiece mechanics, how to prepare and proportion of vessel to flowers. We will be designing a simple centrepiece.

WEEK 3: 

We will be reviewing making an arrangement menu, and applying to larger scale arrangements. Preparation and industry pricing and how to calculate labour for weddings. We will be designing a statement centrepiece that can be applied to all large scale arrangements, not wedding related. This class will have more design time, and feedback will be given.

WEEK 4: 

We will be creating our first posy bridal bouquet, that can be applied to bridesmaids and other select wedding party bouquets. The preparation involved and choosing the right blooms. Ribbon wrapping techniques and bouquet mechanics.

WEEK 5: 

Design Review and apply to our Detailed bridal bouquet. We will go over bouquet preparation, choosing premium blooms for the Bride, as well as Designing with a mirror and knowing when to stop. This class will have more design time, and feedback will be given.

WEEK 6: 

Cascading bouquet mechanics and how to choose the right greenery and flowers. Bouquet shape and styles as well as Preparation involved. We will discuss Labour cost and the formula to apply for wedding florals. This class will have more design time, and feedback will be given.

WEEK 7: 

This class we will be discussing the styles of boutonnieres, corsages and hair flowers and the tools and mechanics behind them. Discussing wiring techniques, preparation time and what flowers to stay away from. How and where to store, pinning a boutonniere, and design a combination of all 3.

WEEK 8: 

We will be discussing different garland styles and techniques, learning the mechanics and methods behind them. Preparation, labour cost and how to keep fresh out of water. We will be executing a 6ft banded garland, with local greenery.

WEEK 9: 

We will be reviewing design elements and principles, discussing all possible onsite installations, how to execute large scale installations, onsite and how to design prior to pick up. Mechanics and onsite tool kit must haves, Design tips and preparation. We will be executing a simple floral arch.

WEEK 10:

Students will be taking the lead and designing a detailed arbour piece of their choice, and applying what they have learned in terms of elements and principles of design, preparation and mechanics. Feedback will be given once a student is ready, and this will help them gain confidence in themselves as a designer.