Where do I learn how to design floral arrangements?

I'd like to go to work in a flower shop and I have some natural talent for flower arrangements but I'd like to learn other thinks like doing funeral arrangements and other stuff. Where can I go to learn how to do flower arrangements like they would do in a flower shop?

Where do I learn how to design floral arrangements?
Have you considered checking with a local Florist for info, or perhaps to work as an unpaid intern with one?
Reply:It just depends on where you live. You might check with community colleges in the area. Ours offers those classes for fun sometimes in the summer. Also, you might check in the newspaper once in awhile or even ask flowershops.
Reply:Some Greenhouses and Floral shops will offer training, also ITT will offer classes thru floral shops.


Natural ability is half the battle, working with live flowers is totally different that silks, plus they will teach you to arrange on a numerical pattern, which I don't like...
Reply:Go to your local community college. They have affordable classes on many such topics.

Seen floral arrangements w/real fruit in vase. is there a preservative used for this?

I've seen lovely flower arrangements with real fruit in the glass vase. How do you preserve the fruit that is covered with water? In particular I saw one with lemon slices in water and yellow roses in the vase.

Seen floral arrangements w/real fruit in vase. is there a preservative used for this?
I've seen those in our lobby but they never last long. Maybe they just go bad and there is no secret. Try nice looking plastic fruit?
Reply:H2O is the preservative, Im sure the dissolved oxygen levels in the water are very small, and oxygen is what what starts breaking them down. They dont last very long though.


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Can anyone help with the history of floral table arrangements?

A friend is doing a City and Guilds course in floral design, and needs to know the history of table arrangements. I've searched the net for info, but lots of searches seem to come up with summaries of books, and no real information. Any help would be gratefully appreciated!! Thanks!

Can anyone help with the history of floral table arrangements?
This looks like a good place to start with links below the article:


http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/~greenmachin...

What floral arrangements or centerpieces can I do with Tiffany Blue?

I really want to have a Tiffany Blue wedding but I'm not sure what floral arrangements or centerpieces that will look good. I love fresh flowers so I would like to have them. My colors are Tiffany Blue and Brown.

What floral arrangements or centerpieces can I do with Tiffany Blue?
Talk to a florist-they have really creative ideas.
Reply:Pale pink looks lovely with the tiff's blue and brown. Imagine glass cube vases with soft pink spray roses, soft pink stock,white hydrangea, white roses, soft pink waxflower, queen annes lace for a beautiful romantic garden look... brown napkins... A favor wrapped like a tiffanys box with the white bow at each plate. to tie in the look.. :-)
Reply:Try some of these ideas:





1. Tiffany blue daisies:


http://www.save-on-crafts.com/tiffanyblu...





2. http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com/a...





"**For a more dramatic, striking decor, match up the Tiffany blue with shiny black and silver. Go with a formal theme for this - pure elegance with sleek centerpieces. Skip the flowers and float balloons at each table - black, white and Tiffany blue.


**Deep, rich jewel tones are a wonderful accent to the bright sky blue of Tiffany boxes. Try a shimmering satin in burgundy, or a rich, deep emerald.


**For a more lighthearted look, choose jellybean green and white to set off the aqua. Play it out with favors of Lucite gift boxes filled with JellyBelly jellybeans in honeydew and berry, all wrapped up with a Tiffany blue satin bow.


**Create a backdrop for white flowers and blue ribbons with chocolate brown tablecloths. Fill Tiffany blue round bandboxes with chocolates, and top with tulle-wrapped Jordan almonds in blue and white."





3. Go with baby pastels or white flowers, and accent with tiffany blue crystals, ribbon or even glitter





4. A large, clear glass candleholder (hurricane lantern type?) in the center of the table with tiffany blue glass beads in the bottom and a white candle would be beautiful for a centerpiece.





5. Or, a large martini glass filled with blue jellybeans and/or blue jordan almonds...





6. http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/Results....
Reply:Blue conveys peace and tranquility. I would go with a lot of white and a few pale blue flowers in the arrangement in a translucent vase. You can fill the vase with marbles or colored stones which add a nice touch too.
Reply:Examples of other Tiffany Blue weddings:


http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor...


http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor...





***http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor... MY FAVE!***
Reply:I would use a cream coloured rose or other type of flower it also depends on the month ,you could perhaps save some money if a flower is in season. Keep your arrangements low .


Congratulations!
Reply:I think it would be best to stick with shades of creme for your flowers. Larger arrangmeents of calla lilies, peonies, roses, and tulips would look lovely in a silver urn or caniset. Mix in some foliage of hanging green armathus and greens.





Have some cystal sparys through out the arrangments, table top linens in Tiffany blue with brown napkins and silver chargers would be lovely.

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I am looking for faux floral arrangements for sale on the internet.?

i am looking for custom made silk floral arrangements for decorating a home or bussiness using quality materials.

I am looking for faux floral arrangements for sale on the internet.?
Not sure if this will help you out or not, because it's not necessarily 'custom'- but Michaels.com and Hobbylobby.com are great places to get floral stuff from and at a good price. I would check with local florists if I were you though- they are probably your best bet- but PRICEY! Good luck with your venture!

I want to start doing floral arrangements such as sprays and baskets. I wanted to know if there is...?

any website that will give me good illustrations and instructions on how to do floral arrangements. I am a beginner and have never tried a floral arrangement but am very interested. If there is any websites plz let me know or good beginner books that aren't to expensive.

I want to start doing floral arrangements such as sprays and baskets. I wanted to know if there is...?
go to the library and there will be loads of books on this subject. Some though may be quite dated. give these a miss and look for the modern ones. Meanwhile get yourself some oasis,a few blooms and any available greenery and away you go.it will come naturally to you, since you seem to have the interest. Add a candle for added interest and you.ve got your first centre-piece. you can develop from this. good luck,

I make silk floral arrangements as a hobby. How can I sell these to businesses/craft stores? Where do I start?

The types of arrangements that I make are holiday/seasonal, wreaths, and, many other floral arrangements that can be placed around the home.

I make silk floral arrangements as a hobby. How can I sell these to businesses/craft stores? Where do I start?
start with your friends, neighbors, officemates and some referrals from them.
Reply:I would recommend that you start putting up fliers at craft and fabric stories, because then you will be marketing people that are already interested in this. In addition, you could send images to interior decorators, because they might choose to market your product to their client. Good luck!