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!
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)