Credits: 5 (sem) 1 period

Hours: 90 = 1 semester
Location: The ROP
Monday & Wednesday, 5:15 – 7:46 p.m.

Fees: $75.00 materials fee

Requirement: Own transportation to class
Must be 16 years old by Sept 1 or a Jr.

Course Description: This is an introductory class to floral design, floral shop skills, and production of products. Student projects could include: corsages, arrangements (holidays, weddings, sympathy, silk and dry construction). Other topics are care of flowers, floral crops, houseplants, color theory, balloons and design competitions.

Competencies:
*Demonstrate knowledge of history of flower design
*Understand variety of careers in the floral industry
*Handle and care cut flowers properly
*Demonstrate knowledge of the cut flower industry in CA
*Understand selling techniques
*Demonstrate knowledge of basic flower arranging elements
*Use materials and supplies for effective floral design
*Create corsages
*Explain wire service operations and procedures
*Demonstrate knowledge and arrangement of dish gardens and foliage plants
*Understand the wholesale/retail industry
*Understand choice of flowers for wedding and
sympathy occasions