Basics of Floral Design

This is an introductory, three-day course on basic floral design. Students receive 19 hours of instruction with an American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) and Professional Floral Communicators International (PFCI) certified instructor. Coupled with practice and/or continuing education, the knowledge gained in this class may prepare you to for an entry-level position at a flower shop.

Specific objectives covered:

- Principles and elements of floral design

- Basic floral designs: symmetrical, vase, dozen roses, round design, wire-and-tape method

- Hands-on designing with evaluation after

Materials included:

- 1 floral knife

- 1 set of clippers

- fresh flowers

- containers for all arrangements

- 3 textbooks - Cut Flowers: A practical guide to their selection and care, Cut Foliage: A practical guide to its selection and care, Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Floral Design

*Registration will close at noon on Friday, Aug 30.*

Price: $675, $625 member

Instructor: Lisa Weddel

Lisa Weddel AIFD, PFCI has been in the floral industry for over 35 years. She has been active in all areas of the industry from designer, teacher to owner of several businesses. Lisa has a floriculture degree, is an Iowa Master florist, as well as being an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers which she served as the President of the South Central Chapter. In addition, Lisa has served on the Board of Trustees of the Professional Floral Communicators International as Chairman. This is an organization under the umbrella of the Society of American Florists.

Past floral accomplishments include designing at the prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA for over 20 parades as a designer as well as a team leader. She designed on the floral team for President George W. Bush's 2005 Presidential Inauguration and also had the honor to design at the Kentucky Derby.