Retail Florist
Professional Development
Overview
These courses are designed for the professional florist to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a previous college accredited certificate in floral design or previous professional experience (2 - 3 years) in order to register.
Courses
One year design experience or PFD101
Discover the principles involved in creating beautiful wedding designs, including a fine assortment of corsages and boutonnieres. In the first of a three-part series devoted to personal wedding flowers, learn wiring, taping and assembly techniques necessary to create well balanced, professionally designed wedding bouquets.
FWS102 - Bridal Bouquets Level I or one year design experience
Learn how to coordinate gown fabrics and styles with appropriate floral materials and bouquet designs. Discover unique applications for corsages. Participate in the planning and preparation of floral pieces for a wedding, while considering such concepts as colour, location of ceremony, religion, etc.
Learn how to prepare for a successful wedding from the initial wedding consultation to delivery and set up of the final product. Students explore current trends related to bridal wear and coordinating flowers. Contemporary European techniques are used to create bridal bouquets. Floral pieces for the ceremony and reception are created.
One year floral design experience or PFD101
During this one day hands on workshop students participate in the planning and preparation of floral pieces for a wedding, taking into consideration concepts such as colour, location of ceremony, religion and other important aspects. A demonstration of two floral pieces is given and students create a bouquet and a centerpiece.
One year design experience or PFD101
This one day workshop focuses on sympathy designs which take into consideration the location of the service, religion and relationship to the deceased. Students create a casket spray and funeral tribute and discuss how to personalize funeral designs and work with funeral directors.