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Certificate in Floral Design

The Certificate in Floral Design is ideal for people who plan to pursue a career in the floral design industry or for motivated hobbyists. The curriculum includes eight courses, taught by experienced floral designers. You must attend two-thirds of the class sessions to pass each course. Both Basic and Intermediate Flower Arranging (or comparable experience with approval) are prerequisites for the other courses, which may be taken in any order. Students who successfully complete all eight courses receive an official Certificate of Completion from BBG.

Certificate in Floral Design required courses:

Intermediate Flower Arranging

Learn more advanced arrangement styles and complicated design mechanics with a wide variety of fresh flowers. This class allows you to be more expressive in your designs. You'll master techniques for parallel designs, vase arrangements, and working without floral foam, among other topics. Lectures, hands-on workshops, and critiques are included. Prerequisite: Basic Flower Arranging or comparable experience.

EVENING SECTION: Ian Tonnessen
5 Wednesdays: August 6 to September 3 | 6–9 p.m.
$320 member, $375 nonmember
(Fee includes $160 materials charge.)
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Fall and Winter Classes

Registration begins on August 1, 2008, at 9 a.m.

Basic Flower Arranging
FAST TRACK

Rose Edinger*

This class covers the elements of floral design and the tools of the craft through lectures, workshops, and critiques. Get a thorough introduction to basic techniques, including flower and foliage conditioning, greening an arrangement, and making bows. Create arrangements in a variety of styles: round, triangular, vertical line/mass, and three-sided, crescent, and seasonal arrangements. Learn to consider color, line, and texture. You will receive a toolbox to keep.

Monday–Friday: September 15–19 | 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
$550 member, $570 nonmember
(Fee includes $240 materials charge and $60 for floral toolbox.)
*Please note that this information has been adjusted from the printed
Classes & Events catalog.
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Intermediate Flower Arranging
FAST TRACK

George Vallo*

Learn advanced styles and complicated design mechanics with a variety of fresh flowers. This class allows you to be more expressive in your designs. You'll master techniques for parallel designs, vase arrangements, and working without floral foam, among other topics. Lectures, hands-on workshops and critiques are included. Prerequisite: Basic Flower Arranging.

Monday–Thursday: October 27–30 | 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
$330 member, $350 nonmember
(Fee includes $160 materials charge.)
*Please note that this information has been adjusted from the printed
Classes & Events catalog.
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Wedding Arrangements
With FAST TRACK section!

Joan Prior (Section A), George Vallo (Section B, Fast Track)

Arrangements for weddings and other special occasions can make or break the event. Learn to make bouquets, corsages, pew decorations, centerpieces, and headpieces in the styles and flowers that most brides want. Prerequisites: Basic and Intermediate Flower Arranging. Bring your toolbox.

Section A: 5 Thursdays: September 4, 25; October 2, 9, 16 | 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Section B (FAST TRACK): Monday–Friday, October 20–24 | 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
$440 member, $460 nonmember
(Fee includes $250 materials charge.)
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Foliage Design and Plant Care

Ian Tonnessen

Discover the wide variety of foliage used in the florist's trade. Learn to create designs in four categories: exotic, hardy, high style, and soft accent. Also learn about the care of foliage plants, which can account for up to 50 percent of a retail florist's business. Prerequisites: Basic and Intermediate Flower Arranging. Bring your toolbox.

4 Wednesdays: September 24; October 1, 15, 22 | 6–9 p.m.
$285 member, $300 nonmember
(Fee includes $150 materials charge.)
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Designs of the Times

Rose Edinger

Learn current trends in the floral design industry. Create the designs that are in demand now, such as theme-party designs, seasonal arrangements, and advanced designs. Prerequisites: Basic and Intermediate Flower Arranging. Bring your toolbox.

Evening Section: 4 Mondays: October 27; November 3, 10, 17 | 6–9 p.m.
Daytime Section: 3 Mondays: November 3, 10, 17 | 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
$310 member, $330 nonmember
(Fee includes $175 materials charge.)
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Business Essentials

Marcia Melendez

Daily shop procedures, including processing orders and taking inventory, are just as essential to the business of floral design as the ability to create beautiful arrangements. This class teaches the basic business techniques required for day-to-day operations of a flower shop.

Evening Section: 3 Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 | 5–9 p.m.
Daytime Section: 3 Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 | 12–4 p.m.
$150 member, $165 nonmember
(Fee includes $15 materials charge.)
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