Explore Floral Design begins next Monday

Explore Floral Design               12~Mondays     Begins January 19, 2015		Maximum 8 students January 19, 26 February 2,9,16,23 March 2,9,16,23,30 April 6th 84 class hours of hands on training   9:30-5:30   1 hour lunch

Overview This 12 day Exploration of Floral Design class will teach the basic principals of floral design, and so much more.  Each day will have a lecture & hands on designing.  Students will participate in the processing and handling of fresh flowers each day for the lab session.   The students will be trained to execute all basic forms of design to apply for a floral designer position.  This is a required class for job placement.  The class offers business information on pricing for profit, daily sales, floral delivery expenses, and bulk purchases for profitability, and so much more!  The students will have a final exam on materials covered during lectures.  And every class day will be more fun than you can imagine and the amount of flowers to work with and industry information is fantastic! FLOWERS are beautiful creations, the curiosity and enthusiasm for information on FLOWERS is contagious.  Take yourself somewhere new….to the Flower Classroom.  Learn to be a FLOWER expert. This class enables you to become a FLOWER expert!   Having so much fun every class session. Objectives ·       Introduction to design  ·       Color terms and theory ·        Processing and handling of fresh flowers  ·       Flower & Foliage identification ·       Hands on design of basic forms of    design ·       Techniques in design  ·       Wedding Bouquets  ·       Flowers to wear ·       Sympathy Tributes ·       Every day designs ·       Pricing of floral products ·       Salesmanship with FLOWERS      Special Event Flowers ·       Handling Customer complaints      Hiring the best employees ·       Tropical floral designs ·       Field trip to Floral Wholesalers      Floral Terminology Activities Each student will have materials provided to execute all designs.  The classroom also has additional books, supplies and flowers for purchase.  This allows students to practice additional designs at home. We will cover the Principles, Elements & Techniques of Design ·       Balance, Emphasis, Harmony, Proportion, Rhythm & Unity ·       Color, Form, Line, Space & Texture ·       Bailing, Banding, Binding, Bunching, Clustering, Detailing, Facing, Framing, Grouping, Hand Tying, Kubari, Lacing, Layering, Mirroring, Pave, Pillowing, Sequencing, Sheltering, Stacking, Terracing, Tufting, Veiling, Wrapping & Zoning. Floral Design Tools The Flower Classroom provides a Notebook of Floral information, Color Wheel and a California Flower Selection guide, and other industry catalogs.  Students should bring something for note   taking and a calculator.  The classroom has assorted tools available to use, new floral tools are available in the classroom to purchase.  Any other tools necessary for the class will be available. Evaluation A certificate of completion of this class will be available with a passing grade on the final exam.  Students that have enrolled and passed the Explore Floral Design and wish to enroll in the Advanced Floral design class that follows will be given a discount on that class price when combining these 2 classes. Christina Burton-Fox   AIFD   instructor FLOWERS are beautiful creations.  The curiosity and enthusiasm for information about flowers is contagious.  Enroll in the Flower Classroom for the most up to date information….when the ordinary won’t do…take yourself somewhere new!

Materials Fresh flowers and foliage’s and the containers will be provided for all the designs.  These designs are yours to take with you at the end of each class day.  You will not take apart your designs to execute the next floral design. Flower selection will be seasonal.  The classroom will have a wide selection of flowers to choose from for design execution.  You will have permanent materials and all wire, tape, glue, etc. will be provided.  Styles of Design ·      Botanical ·      Circular Mass ·      Formal Linear ·      Line-Mass ·      Triangular ·      Vegetative Class Registration 84 hours classroom time Registration & Class Materials for a       12-day class                 $1,864.50 This amount is due in full to reserve your design table.  Payment can be made with any major credit card or with Pay Pal.  You can copy and paste this link for payment.  I will confirm your registration after the payment is received. PayPal link for payment of Class https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BKXUGEZDLPERA Cancelation of your space in the class is allowed up to 14 days before class for a full refund.  After that a credit will be applied for classes in the future.  Call for more information.           913-708-2988

Florists Review tip of the Week Add Marsala to the mix

January 12, 2015  Add Marsala to the mix With Pantone’s announcement last month of its wine-hued color of the year 2015, Marsala, we expect more customers to be seeking out this rich hue. “A naturally robust and earthy wine red, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls,” Pantone describes. “This highly varietal shade combines dramatically with neutrals, including warmer taupes and grays. Because of its burnished undertones, sultry Marsala is highly compatible with amber, umber and golden yellows, greens in both turquoise and teal, and blues in the more vibrant range.” Look for blooms in this rich red tone – such as roses, callas, dahlias and other opulent blooms – as well as ribbons, containers and accessories to add a Marsala pop to any design.

Unsure how to view the class schedule or how to sign up for a class.....email me at: flowerclassroom@gmail.com I will be glad to answer any question at: 913-708-2988 thanks! Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

Explore Floral Design Advanced Class 5- Mondays

Explore Floral Design Advanced  2015		Maximum of 8 students 5 class session rate    single day registration Class from 9:30-5:30 -1 hour lunch

Overview This class provides everything you need.  Flowers, containers, supplies, you will not take your designs apart and re-construct them.  Invest in yourself, learn new things, become more confident & become a productive floral designer.   This class is for the professional floral designer.  These classes will have a minimal lecture, handouts, and the hands on session are 6 hours in length.  Objectives We will explore 5 important areas of floral design. ·       April 13      Everyday designs ·       April 20       Large Scale designs ·       April 27     Wedding Bouquets ·       May 4      Tropical floral designs      May 11    Flowers to wear Class Pricing If you are a graduate of the Explore Floral Design 10 or 12 day class your discount is reflected in pricing below. ·       All classes/5 sessions    (graduates) $825.00 ·       Single day rate    (graduates)   $165.00 ·       All classes/ 5 sessions   (floral professional)  $ 1,250.00 ·       Single day rate/  (floral professional)  $250 per day Evaluation A certificate of completion with is available for each single day registration or the 5-day session.

Materials All materials are provided including tools.  We will use seasonal fresh flowers and the newest supplies that the industry offers. You will take with you all designs, containers, flowers, etc. that you create in the classroom. Payments Payments can be made thru the pay pal links provided below.  Any credit card or a pay pal account will work.  These classes also can be used in the pay pal program (credit) in 6 payments if you qualify. You may also pay by check Copy and past the link to your browser. ·       5 sessions/graduates  $825.00 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6PBTFMXPJGZVN ·       Single day/ graduates  $165.00 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=S63CKBPWTLG4C ·       5 sessions /professional florist   $1,250.00 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6ASM65QEPYESJ ·       Single day/professional florist   $250.00 ·       https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GSUXML8FLZUVJ ·

Unsure how to view the class schedule or how to sign up for a class.....email me at: flowerclassroom@gmail.com I will be glad to answer any question at: 913-708-2988 thanks! Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

Basic Floral Design~2 the next step in the creative design series

Basic Floral Design ~ 2

		Maximum 8 students 10-1pm                  July 7 August 11

Overview This is the next step in the creative design series for students that have taken an Amazon Groupon or Living Social class.  We build upon the design skills from the first class and apply new techniques and principals.  This Basic~2 Floral Design Class will teach additional principals of design.   The class will have a lecture and hands on designing.  Students will participate in the processing and handling of fresh flowers for the lab session, time permitting.   FLOWERS are beautiful creations, the curiosity and enthusiasm for information on FLOWERS is contagious.  Take yourself somewhere new….to the Flower Classroom.  Learn to be a FLOWER expert. Objectives ·       Introduction to mass/round design  ·       Color terms and theory ·        Processing and handling of fresh flowers  ·       Flower & Foliage identification ·       Hands on design of basic form of hand tied design ·       Techniques in finishing this design  Activities Each student will have materials provided to execute all designs.  The classroom also has additional books, supplies and flowers for purchase.  This allows students to practice additional designs at home. Floral Design Tools All tools provided for each student.  New tools can be purchased in the classroom. Materials Fresh flowers and foliage’s and the containers will be provided for all the designs.  These designs are yours to take with you at the end of each class day. Flower selection will be seasonal.  The classroom will have a wide selection of flowers to choose from for design execution.  You will have permanent materials and all wire, tape, glue, etc. will be provided. Additional materials can be purchased for continued practice outside of the classroom Class Registration To register for this class: Registration & Class Materials                    $75.00 This amount is due in full to reserve your design table.  Payment can be made with a check, major credit card and pay pal. Copy and paste this link into your browser. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WVG4D35BBUQVA Cancelation of your space is allowed in the class up to 14 days before for a full refund.  After that a credit will be applied for classes in the future.

Unsure how to view the class schedule or how to sign up for a class.....
email me at: flowerclassroom@gmail.com
I will be glad to answer any question at: 913-708-2988 thanks! Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

Spring & Summer Wreath Class with Succulents

Spring & Summer Wreath Class		Maximum 8 students                        10am to 2pm          January 31st , February 6th,March 7th April 7th,May 1st,June 9th

Overview This class will explore designs for your front door.  Make your door stunning.  We will be using fresh flowers that dry naturally and permanent materials, ribbons, birds, butterflies and accents.  We will hand tie a wreath form with fresh foliage’s that dry naturally.  This is a fantastic design for the door or inside your home.      Bring your door size & creativity…. This is a fun class!   We all love spring and summer, you will be the envy of the neighborhood! Objectives You will design with fresh flowers and execute new design techniques.  Just add your creative touch. ·       Wire wreath form ·       Curly willow branches, fresh foliage’s ·       Accents with birds, butterflies, ribbons, etc… Activities Each student will have materials provided to execute the design. Evaluation A certificate of completion of this class will be available upon request.

Materials Fresh flowers and foliage’s and the wire wreath form will be provided for the design.  All designs are yours to take with you at the end of class. Flower selection will be seasonal and all wire, tape, glue, etc. will be provided. Class Registration To register for this class: Registration & Class Materials                     $125.00 This amount is due in full to reserve your design table.  Payment with any major credit card or by Pay Pal. Copy & paste this link in your browser for payment. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YUHUH7ZK2PJSA Cancelation of your space in the class is allowed up to 14 days before class for a full refund.  After that a credit will be applied for classes in the future.

 This is a hand tied wreath with out all the accents added in....truly beautiful just like this!!
You will adorn it to meet your style....and you will be the envy of the neighborhood.