Flower Arranging Courses
LEVEL 1 COURSE
2 DAYS | ZAR 8625 | Euro 440 | $ 485
Course Overview:
Dive into the enchanting world of floristry with our comprehensive Level 1 course designed for aspiring floral designers. This course provides an immersive hands-on experience that develops both your technical skills and artistic sensibilities, empowering you to create breathtaking floral arrangements. Whether you're looking to start a career in floristry or simply nurture your passion, this course will pave the way for your floral journey.
Module 1: Understanding Flowers and the Art of Floral Design
- The Language of Flowers: Explore the significance of different flowers, their meanings, and cultural implications.
- Seasonality and Sourcing: Understand the importance of seasonal flowers and learn how to source them sustainably.
- Artistic Inspiration: Delve into the history of floral design and explore various styles—from traditional to contemporary—while creating a personal design aesthetic.
Module 2: Ensuring Longevity and Care of Cut Stems
- Behind the Scenes of Floral Life: Learn the biological makeup of cut flowers to understand longevity better.
- Techniques for Success: Discover essential techniques for cutting, conditioning, and hydrating stems to maximize their freshness and lifespan.
- Floral Nutrition: Gain insights on flower food and how nutrients affect flower health, including DIY solutions for home care.
Module 3: Floral Elements of Design
- Color Theory and Combinations: Uncover the principles of color in design, including complementary and monochromatic schemes.
- Texture and Form: Explore how different flowers and foliage contribute texture, shape, and volume to arrangements.
- Focal Points and Visual Pathways: Analyze how to guide the viewer’s eye within an arrangement, creating visual interest and harmony.
Module 4: Small Vessel Arrangements
- Designing with Intention: Learn the nuances of designing arrangements for small spaces—perfect for gifts or decor.
- Techniques and Styles: Experiment with styles such as classic posies, contemporary minimalist designs, and playful compact bundles.
- Practical Application: Engage in hands-on projects where you will create multiple small vessel arrangements tailored to various themes.
Module 5: Floristry Principles of Design: Harmony, Balance, Scale, and Proportion
- Fundamentals of Design: Familiarize yourself with the principles that underpin effective floral compositions.
- Creating Balance: Master techniques to establish symmetry or asymmetry for a well-balanced arrangement.
LEVEL 2 COURSE
2 DAYS | ZAR 8625 | EURO 440 | $ 485
Module 1: Flower Grading and Sourcing Superior Blooms
- Understanding Flower Quality: Delve into the intricate details that define a premium bloom. This segment covers the essential characteristics of flowers, including color intensity, petal texture, and scent profile, all essential in distinguishing superior blooms from the rest.
- The Art of Flower Selection: Engage in practical exercises where you’ll learn to assess the freshness of whole bouquets versus pre-cut stems and recognize signs of freshness—elements like firm stems, healthy foliage, and the absence of browning or wilting.
- Navigating the Marketplace: Gain insider tips on effective purchasing strategies at local markets, florists, and wholesalers, and how to build relationships with suppliers. Students will craft a tailored checklist for ordering flowers, facilitating a smooth procurement process while ensuring quality and price effectiveness.
Module 2: Eco-Conscious Floristry
- Mindful Sourcing: Explore eco-friendly practices through hands-on discussions about waste reduction techniques and material reuse. Learn how to design with intention and care for the environment, giving consideration to the entire lifecycle of floral products.
- Sustainable Floral Options: Engage in the intricacies of sustainable floristry, including sourcing organic flowers, understanding certifications, and the benefits of using ethically produced materials. Participation in a creative project will challenge students to produce an arrangement solely with sustainable components, emphasizing innovation and responsibility.
Module 3: Floral Design Styles for Special Occasions
- Crafting the Perfect Ambiance: Learn the importance of matching floral styles to the specific atmosphere and themes of events, particularly on yachts where space and stability pose unique challenges.
- Modern Dinner Arrangements: Create elegant floral centerpieces that enhance the dining experience. Emphasize contemporary design trends, color theory, and textural contrasts to develop arrangements that speak to sophistication and style.
- Laid-back Lunch Designs: Focus on creating effortless, charming arrangements suited for casual lunches. Discover how to balance aesthetics with practicality, ensuring that arrangements invite relaxation while still providing visual appeal.
- Cocktail Party Floral Creations: Discover design techniques that make cocktail arrangements striking yet functional. Explore the art of using height and dimension in flower arrangements to keep the space vibrant without hindering guest interaction.
- Floral Innovations and Experimentation: Get hands-on with unique floral designs like flower-filled ice cubes for refreshing drinks—students will experiment with various flower types to create stunning visual effects and refreshing experiences. This segment encourages creativity and innovation, blending the beauty of floristry with practical applications that surprise and delight.
- Creating Table Floral Runners: Master the creation of floral runners that stretch elegantly across tables, combining various flowers and foliage to create a flowing effect. Students will learn techniques for anchoring arrangements, blending colors, and pairing flowers to enhance the dining experience. Guidance will also include tips on maintenance and longevity of tabletop arrangements.
By the end of this Level 2 Floristry course, students will be equipped with the knowledge to select, design, and arrange flowers that not only beautify spaces but also align with sustainable practices, ensuring they can make impactful choices throughout their floristry journey. Each module is designed to be interactive and engaging, providing ample opportunities for hands-on experiences and personalized feedback from instructors. Join us in this vibrant exploration of floristry, where creativity meets environmental consciousness!
LEVEL 3 COURSE
2 DAYS | ZAR 9500 | EURO 440 | 485
Course Overview: Dive deep into the art of floristry with our advanced Level 3 course, where you will explore cutting-edge techniques that elevate floral arrangements to breathtaking heights. This course is designed for those ready to refine their skills, experiment with new styles, and create impactful, memorable installations that captivate and inspire. Each module combines technical learning with creative expression, ensuring students emerge with a distinctive signature flair.
Module 1: Elegant Stairs and Stairwell Florals
- Introduction to Stairway Aesthetics: Explore the psychology of height and depth in floral design as we discuss how to enhance the visual appeal of staircases.
- Techniques for Safety and Stability: Learn essential methods for creating stunning arrangements that ensure safety and stability, utilizing innovative mechanics and materials.
- Designing with Scale: Delve into the principles of proportion and balance, crafting installations that complement the architecture while drawing the eye upward.
- Installation Examples: Study case studies of successful stairwell florals, examining what works and why, followed by a hands-on workshop creating your unique staircase display.
Module 2: The Art of Hanging Floral Installations
- Gravity-Defying Beauty: Discover how to defy gravity with stunning hanging installations that transform any space into an ethereal floral dreamland.
- Material Selection and Structure: Gain insights into choosing appropriate flowers and foliage along with the right support structures and hanging techniques for longevity and visual impact.
- Lighting Enhancements: Learn how to use lighting to enhance your hanging installations, creating ambiance and highlighting floral textures.
- Practical Creation Session: Apply your knowledge in a collaborative group project, designing and installing a complex hanging floral piece that showcases your creativity and technical skills.
Module 3: Embracing Vertical and Flat-Backed Designs
- Understanding Dimensions: Dive deeper into the principles of design with vertical vs. flat-backed arrangements, exploring their unique applications in various floral contexts.
- Textural Harmony: Enhance your designs by mixing textures, colors, and shapes in both vertical and flat-backed formats, emphasizing depth and visual interest.
- Practical Exercises: Engage in hands-on exercises, creating both vertical and flat-backed arrangements, allowing for experimentation and immediate feedback from instructors.
Module 4: Modern Minimal Style – Ikebana and Zen Style Focal Features
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** Understanding Ikebana and Minimalism:
- Delve into the philosophy behind Ikebana, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, balance, and harmony in modern floral design. Learn how Zen principles inform the minimalist approach, leading to captivating focal features that resonate with serenity.
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Materials and Techniques:
- Explore the selection of materials that best fit modern minimalism—think natural branches, stones, and slender floral accents. Master techniques such as line placement, empty space, and asymmetrical balance for impactful design strategies.
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Creative Expression:
- Step beyond traditional floral arranging to express emotions and concepts through your designs. Participate in guided meditative practices to inspire creativity and clarity in your floral compositions.
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Hands-on Workshop:
- Work on creating your unique Ikebana pieces and minimalistic focal features, receiving individualized guidance as you strive to infuse your personal style into each arrangement.
Module 5: The Art of Cluster Designing
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Understanding Visual Weight and Composition:
- Analyze how clustering flowers leads to dynamic arrangements, allowing for rich textures, colors, and shapes that draw the viewer's eye naturally. Learn the principles of visual weight and how to manipulate it for maximum impact.
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Layering Techniques:
- Discover layering techniques to create depth in cluster designs, experimenting with various floral varieties, foliage, and structural elements to create multi-dimensional arrangements.
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Incorporating Non-Traditional Elements:
- Expand your palette by introducing non-traditional materials (such as fruits, vegetables, branches, or textiles) into your cluster designs. Learn how these elements can redefine clusters and add unexpected features to your work.
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Practical Application:
- Engage in a project where you design an elaborate cluster arrangement for a specific thematic event. This capstone project encourages collaboration with peers while honing your unique aesthetic sensibilities.
Conclusion and Continuing Development:
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Showcase Your Work:
- The course culminates with a showcase event where students present their creations, celebrating their unique styles while building a supportive community of fellow floristry enthusiasts.
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Feedback and Future Opportunities:
- Participate in constructive feedback sessions to identify growth areas and discuss pathways for continued learning, whether through advanced courses, workshops, or trends in the floral industry.
By enrolling in this comprehensive Level 3 Floristry Course, you will not only refine your technical skills; you'll also develop a deeper understanding of floral artistry that allows you to create breathtaking, one-of-a-kind designs that leave a lasting impression. This course promises to challenge your creativity and elevate your craftsmanship, making you a sought-after florist ready to tackle any design challenge with confidence and poise. Join us in this journey to transform your floristry passion into an inspiring career!
Her website elaborates on all of this so visit www.jillmanson.co.za or follow her on her social media channels:
- Instagram: jillmansonflowers
- Facebook: Flower Journeys with Jill Manson.
Jill Manson
Floral communication expert, celebrity florist, motivational speaker and teacher, Jill Manson, started her career in advertising. Her longing to do something more meaningful for the souls of others (and her own) led her on a powerful journey “from Marketing to Michaelmas daisies”
Jill started her journey shortly after she was inspired through an engaging spiritual interlude with a little wildflower in the Natal Midlands. Jill received a calling on her life in this powerful commune to use nature and flowers to help people communicate their feelings better to one another and themselves.
It was from here that and went on to create the unique Botanical Wellbeing and Communication concept she calls FLOWERSCAPE.
Her story of this transition and of her own growth and healing whilst developing this concept called has made her a sought-after motivational speaker. Jill presents her story and a range of these unique flower communication and flower healing workshops at conferences, on roadshows in corporate companies and in social gatherings in South Africa where she was born and around the world.
Jill studied the art of floral styling in the UK whilst developing the FLOWERSCAPE concept and came home to SA in 2004 to spend time growing her business here. In this time, she also opened Electric Butterfly Flowers, her first flower shop.
In 2009 Jill left the flower shop to pursue her dream of teaching floral design and now also owns and runs the Jill Manson Floral Design School inspiring people to take big leaps of faith and grow their own creativity through the healing medium of flowers and creative design. The school is the leading school of floral design in SA and teaches all levels of floristry to enthusiasts and career driven entrepreneurs wishing to make a living from the trade.
Jill has created floral designs and floral décor for hundreds of prestigious weddings and events. 2019 saw the launch of the Johannesburg International Flower Show. The first of its kind on South African soil. Jill was the creative director of the Netflorist Grand Flower Pavilion which housed over 50 floral design exhibits by South Africa’s top floral designers and stylists.
She has also been blessed to have her own TV Show on the DSTV Home Channel in South Africa called Fresh Cut – bringing flower love and inspiration to the homes of many.
As a certified NLP Practitioner Jill facilitates the incredible journeys of self-discovery in corporate companies by inspiring and promoting wellness for teams and in one-on-one sessions.
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