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The Palmer School of Floral Design Certification program consists of four 25-hour courses designed to teach students a broad range of floral design topics and techniques.
25 Hours
Arrangements: Introduction to flowers, foliage, care, tools and basic elements of design. Types of containers, choice of flowers, complementary colors, and the color wheel will be covered. Students will participate in making hand bouquets, bud vase arrangements, European floral designs, round arrangements, ribbons and bows. We will practice taping and wiring flowers to make boutonnières and corsages, as well as pricing the arrangements we make. Quiz. |
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25 Hours
Celebration Designs: Demonstration and participation with popular designs, including Triangular, Crescent, Hogarth and Colonial. Students will practice making wreaths, swags, wedding bouquets, corsages and boutonnières. We will create popular, unique blooms such as glamelias and feathered carnations. Taping and wiring flowers, bows and ribbons will be explored in depth. Pricing and markup will be practices. Quiz.
25 Hours
Oriental and Traditional Designs: Demonstration and Student participation on Japanese designs, including Ikebana and others. Students will be introduced to designing arrangements for Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas and Sympathy occasions. Wedding bouquets and corsages, seasonal wreaths, door decorations, plants, dish gardens, terrariums and plant decorations will also be covered. Students will practice taking and sending wire orders. Cumulative exam
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25 Hours
High Style Designs: Demonstration and Student participation in choosing the proper flowers, foliage and container for the appropriate High Style Designs. Topiaries, European, Colonial, Oriental, Celebration and centerpiece designs will be introduced. Students will practice wreath, swags, window displays, Christmas and Seasonal decorating. Markup, pricing and profit will be covered. Exam. Field trip.
| COURSE |
HOURS |
TUITION |
SUPPLIES |
| Beginner's Floral Design 101 |
25 |
$425 |
$233* |
| Basic Floral Design 102 |
25 |
$425 |
$133* |
| Basic Floral Design 103 |
25 |
$425 |
$133* |
| Advanced Floral Design 104 |
25 |
$525 |
$133* |
| Palmer Floral Design Certification Program *** |
100 |
$1,542 |
$649* |
* Plus Sales Tax, all supplies are nonrefundable and subject to cost changes
*** Complete Floral Design Program (All 4 Courses are Required for Certificate)
$150 Deposit due upon Registration. Non-refundable.z
Tuition and Supplies Fees due 5 days prior to course start date.
Registration closes two weeks prior to course start date.
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Course meets: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Classes will not be held on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
| September 15 - October 16 |
| October 20 - November 20 |
| 2009 Classes: |
| January 5 - February 5 |
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| February 23 - March 26 |
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| April 13 - May 14 |
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| September 14 - October 15 |
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For more information, please contact us via email or call us at (970) 207-9476 or (970) 690-9708.
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