BASIC CLASS FD-101
Classes are held Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Program Title: Basic Floral Design FD-101
Credential issued: Certificate of Completion
Program Objective: Introduction to the floral industry: designs for all occasions, floral design mechanics, and flower shop set-up and management, pricing for profit as well as preparing a student for an entry level position in retail flower sales and floral design.
Program Description: The Basic Class emphasis is a compressed, comprehensive study on learning the elements and principles of floral design and salability of the finished product also, exposure of an extensive supply of fresh flowers and foliages is available to the students. The Basic Class is an introductory class into the business of flowers: how to run a successful retail shop, buy flowers and hard goods, create pricing boards, stock rotation, calculating costs of goods sold, labor, services and general flower shop management. Students are encouraged to attend the Advanced Class following the Basic Class expanding their knowledge and skill in retail floristry.
| Areas of study will be: | CLOCK HOURS |
| 101-A Elements, Principles and Fundamentals of Floral Design | one-half |
| 101-B Design Mechanics: proper tools, floral foam, tape, wire mesh and caging also how-to create a silk arrangement | one-half |
| 101-C Color theories applied to selecting flowers and choosing the right container | one |
| 101-D Purchasing, Care and Handling for Fresh Flowers: cooler temperature and humidity | one-half |
| 101-E Basic Design Shapes and Styles for weddings, sympathy, hospital, anniversary, get well and many more occasions. | one |
| 101-F Pricing and Mark-up for Products and Labor | one |
| 101-G Wire Services and Order Gatherers: how to join and how they affect your business | one-half |
| 101-H Plant and Flower Identification and Terminology | one-half |
| 101-I Bow tying, ribbon treatments, wire usage and applying decorative accessories | one |
| 101-J Guided tour of a floral wholesale house includes introduction of products needed to start a retail flower shop | one-half |
| 101-K Practical Application of Floral Design | twenty eight |
| Total | thirty five |
Entrance requirements or prerequisites:
There are no requirements for the Basic Floral Design Class except an interest to learn and a passion for flowers.
Non Degree Programs (Diploma or Occupational Associate)
| Program length: | Actual contact hours: |
| 1 week, 35 clock hours |
Theory 20% Lab 80% |
| Tuition: | $595.00 |
| Registration fee: | $100.00 |
| Books and Materials: | Optional |
| Other Costs: | $0.00 |
| Total Program Cost: | $595.00 |