Fundamentals of Floral Design
Learn the art and basics of floral design from scratch. This course will guide you through essential techniques, flower selection, arrangement styles, and creative concepts to help you create beautiful and professional floral arrangements for events, gifting, and decoration.
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Course Description
The Fundamentals of Floral Design course is designed for beginners and anyone passionate about flowers and creative decoration. This course introduces you to the core principles of floral design, including color harmony, balance, proportion, and texture. You will learn how to handle fresh flowers, choose the right materials, and create attractive arrangements for different occasions such as weddings, festivals, home décor, and gifting.
Through practical guidance and easy-to-follow lessons, you will gain hands-on knowledge of bouquet making, vase arrangements, floral styling, and basic event decoration. By the end of this course, you will be confident in creating professional-looking floral designs and may even start your own floral business or freelance work.
What you'll learn in this course
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Basics of floral design principles (balance, color, proportion, texture)
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Types of flowers and foliage used in arrangements
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Flower care and handling techniques
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Tools and materials used in floral design
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Bouquet making techniques
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Vase and basket arrangements
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Floral decoration for events and celebrations
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Creative styling and presentation skills
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Beginner tips for starting a floral design business
Requirements
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No prior experience required
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Interest in floral decoration and creativity
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Basic tools (scissors, floral tape, ribbon)
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Access to fresh flowers or artificial flowers for practice
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Willingness to practice and experiment with designs
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 480 mins.
- Understanding the role and scope of a floral designer in modern décor and events
- History and evolution of floral arrangements across cultures and occasions
- Types of floral arrangements used in daily life, gifting, and ceremonies
- Basics of design thinking in floral creativity and visual planning
- Overview of tools, materials, and workspace setup for beginners
- Balance, proportion, and harmony explained with practical examples
- Color theory for flowers: combinations, contrasts, and mood creation
- Texture and form: using different flower shapes for visual depth
- Focal point creation and arrangement structure techniques
- Common design mistakes and how to correct them professionally
- Popular flowers used in floral design and their characteristics
- Seasonal flowers and how availability affects design choices
- Types of foliage and fillers that enhance arrangements
- Identifying fresh vs. damaged flowers for quality work
- Storage and handling techniques to maintain freshness
- Essential tools every beginner florist should own and how to use them
- Floral foam, tapes, wires, ribbons, and base materials explained
- Containers and supports: vases, baskets, stands, and frames
- Safety practices while working with tools and delicate flowers
- Budget-friendly alternatives for beginners and small businesses
- Conditioning flowers before arranging for longer life
- Cutting techniques and water treatment methods
- Preventing wilting and maintaining freshness during events
- Transportation and storage of floral arrangements
- Reviving slightly damaged flowers using simple methods
- Step-by-step process of creating a hand-tied bouquet
- Choosing flowers and fillers for different bouquet styles
- Bridal, gift, and casual bouquet variations explained
- Wrapping techniques using paper, fabric, and ribbons
- Pricing and presentation tips for bouquet selling
- Creating structured vase arrangements with balance
- Basket arrangements for gifting and décor purposes
- Layering technique for volume and visual appeal
- Centerpiece design for tables and small events
- Maintaining symmetry and elegance in display pieces
- Floral decoration for weddings and engagement ceremonies
- Festival and home décor floral styling concepts
- Stage, entrance, and mandap floral arrangement basics
- Car and venue floral decoration planning
- Theme-based floral design and customization
- Developing creativity and personal floral style
- Modern and traditional arrangement trends
- Photography basics for showcasing floral work
- Packaging and branding for floral products
- Client communication and design planning process
- How to begin freelancing as a floral designer
- Understanding pricing, costing, and profit margins
- Building a portfolio and social media presence
- Sourcing flowers and materials from local markets
- Growth opportunities in events, retail, and online floral services
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 480 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageEnglish
- Skill levelBeginner
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