1-Day Large Scale Installation - WEEKEND FLORIST

The FlowerSchool Large Scale Installation program is as close to a real life situation as it gets.  Expect to hike ladders, work with rigging and make beautiful constructions under the direction of our master craftsman.

Class 16: Monumental Urn Arrangements (10am – 1pm)

In this class, students will learn how to decorate a ceremony site with large-scale, 180-degree arrangements. After a short discussion on vessel choice and scale of arrangements, the instructor will demonstrate how to prep a large-scale container with chicken wire, and create a three-sided arrangement that is structurally balanced, 3-6 meters tall and stunningly beautiful!  Students will work in groups to create large-scale arrangements.

Class 17: Elevated Centerpiece Design (2pm – 5pm)

This class will feature elevated designs for events or weddings. This style allows for a floral component to be raised at least 24 inches off the table and viewed from all sides (360 degrees), which greatly changes the orientation and viewpoint of the design. In teams of two, students will create their own elevated centerpiece and must concentrate on the viewer’s perspective as well as making a perfectly round design.

This design can be done without Oasis foam with a bit of creativity and engineering.

• Large-scale design concepts and ideas

• Mechanics know-how to re-create structures in your own practice

• Logistics and installation when implementing large-scale designs to avoid pitfalls

• Square-foot pricing blueprint for proposals

• Hands-on installation of a flower chandelier