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Flower Arrangement – Elegant Flowers for the Home

Course Overview

If you are passionate about flowers and you want to create elegant and beautiful arrangements then you will love this course.

Led by our experienced tutor, you will delve into the art of crafting elegantly styled floral arrangements using various mediums like ceramic pots, vases, and wreaths. you will work with fresh flowers sourced directly from the markets, providing the perfect canvas to create captivating arrangements, whether for your home or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.

This course will cover specific techniques and styles aimed at enhancing your floral arranging skills. From mastering the art of balance and color coordination to creating harmonious compositions, you will gain insights into transforming fresh blooms into elegant arrangements.

Designed for beginners and those aiming to refine their existing skills, this course promises to equip you with the understanding and confidence needed to create elegant floral arrangements.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this course you will learn:

  • Seasonal floral creations
  • Floral philosophy, such as colour, texture and positioning
  • Tips and techniques, such as how to cut the flowers and care for them
  • Elegant flower arrangements in modern containers

Course outcome

By the end of the course you will know:

  • Where to purchase floral supplies
  • How to wire fresh flowers
  • How to care for fresh flowers
  • How to arrange flowers in different containers
  • The equipment used in floristry
  • Elements of arrangement and colour coordination

What you need to know

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge of flower arrangement is required.

What you need to provide

The course fee includes the flowers for the first lesson. payable to the tutor, to cover the cost of the first lesson’s flowers.

Please bring:

  • $40 for subsequent lessons (this will be for all flowers and sundries)
  • Pen and notepad
  • Secateurs or florist scissors

Please note: The teacher has florist scissors ($6) and rose strippers ($4) if you want to purchase them.

You will be provided with:

  • Fresh flowers (details confirmed each week)

Coming soon

There are currently no classes scheduled for this course.

Please check back later as classes are added regularly or get in touch for more information.

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Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.