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Flower Arranging

Turn a bunch of stems into an arrangement that actually holds together

12 lessons4 modules9h 25m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course teaches the working method florists actually use, not random stem-stuffing. You will set up reliable mechanics with floral foam, a pin frog, and grid tape; condition and hydrate flowers so a design lasts a week instead of two days; choose colour schemes from the wheel and balance focal, filler, line, and foliage roles; and build the dome, the one-sided triangle, and the hand-tied posy in correct proportion. By the end you can plan and complete a balanced arrangement in a vase of your choosing and understand why each mechanical and design choice works.

Curriculum

Module 1: Mechanics: Holding Flowers Where You Want Them3 lessons

Foam, frogs, tape, and wire: the four core mechanicsPreview45m
Preparing floral foam the right way🔒45m
Pin frogs, grids, and wire cages🔒45m

Module 2: Conditioning: Making Flowers Last3 lessons

Why cut flowers wilt, and how to stop it🔒45m
The conditioning routine, stem by stem🔒50m
Special stems and keeping water clean🔒45m

Module 3: Colour, Texture, and Proportion3 lessons

Colour schemes from the floral wheel🔒50m
Flower roles and contrasting texture🔒50m
Proportion, balance, and focal point🔒45m

Module 4: Building Arrangements and an Ikebana Intro3 lessons

The rounded dome and the hand-tied posy🔒50m
The one-sided triangle and line designs🔒50m
An introduction to ikebana🔒45m