Spring Vase Arrangement

This four-day intensive class will be held in the Nashville area at Dearly Beloved’s Reception Hall, 1205 Robinson Rd., Old Hickory, TN from 9 AM to 5 PM May 26-29.

Students will learn classic and contemporary styles of ’saleable’ designs – and beyond -  including vase arrangements, sympathy tributes, hand-tied bouquets and corsages. Instruction will include a special section covering pricing floral designs for profit.

Download the Tennessee Basics and Beyond Flyer to read the complete details.

Students may register by mail or online.

Don’t miss the special opportunity to study with Phil in Tennessee.

It’s your time to bloom!

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Floral Design Workshop in Tennessee

Be sure to visit each course page for a complete description of all the new techniques taught in our Orange County floral design classes. Students can register online or by mail.

If you’d like to stop by and visit our school, please give us a call at 714-776-7445 and make an appointment for a tour.

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2009 Floral Design Class Schedule

Sunflower Centerpieces

The designs seen below showcase sunflowers in two different styles. The tall centerpiece, a hand-tied grouping with curly willow woven as a support material, creates color impact and lends a contemporary interpretation to classic garden flower. The lower centerpiece features sliced lemons, white hydrangea and looped lily grass and adds vibrancy and a light, fresh fragrance to the table.  Used together or separately, these centerpieces make a bright addition to any special event.

Sunflowers Centerpiece

Moss Urn Centerpiece

The garden-inspired moss covered urn (seen below) was designed with abundant groupings of roses, orchids, lavender hydrangeas and seeded eucalyptus. Liatris were highlighted in a vertical statement, which gives a candle-like effect.  Loops of lily grass and accents of Aranda orchid blossoms added interest, lending a more modern interpretation to this traditional garden form.

Moss Urn Centerpiece

Tropical Contemporary Centerpiece with Wine Gift

Students learned how to encase and highlight a wine or sparkling cider bottle and integrate it into a contemporary centerpiece.  The design below featured ginger, anthuriums, roses, seafoam statice, ti leaves and woven commodore tee pee and the base of the arrangement was accessorized with votive candles.

Wine Bottle Centerpiece

Bubble Bowl Centerpiece with Floating Flowers

Students learned how to incorporate a wreath base and showcase a large glass bubble bowl. Roses, asters, Florigene carnations, limes, hydrangeas, dendrobium orchids and fresh ivy were featured in the base design, with an open rose and orchid florets floating in the water.

Bubble Bowl Centerpiece

The course covers a variety of styles, from classic to romantic to contemporary, allowing attendees to get hands-on experience completing a large variety of projects.

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Special Events Flowers Class

Tropical Contemporary Wedding Bouquet

Perfect for a tropical wedding or a contemporary, clean line gown style, this feminine, exotic bouquet breaks out of the traditional mold.

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Advanced Wedding Class – Contemporary Cascade

Wedding Wreath Bouquet

Students watched Phil demonstrate this hand-tied wreath bouquet. The frame was constructed of fresh curly willow, with the roses and ivy entertwined to fill the form. Dendrobium orchid accents were added and a pale green hydrangea anchored the focal area. Large ivy leaves finshed the look.

In this photo, the stems were left natural to allow the bouquet to continue to drink water. They would be wrapped in ribbon and trimmed with decorative accessories for the wedding itself.

This bouquet style can be carried upright for a classic look or held low on the gown for a more natural effect.

Symbolizing eternity, the wreath ring bouquet is a wonderfully romantic wedding design.

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Advanced Wedding Class – Wedding Wreath Bouquet