Floral Design WINTER/SPRING 2019

Floral Design WINTER/SPRING 2019

AACC has been approved as an Education Partner of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Our comprehensive curriculum embraces the criteria required for AIFD accreditation. Completing the AACC Floral Design course recommendations helps prepare students for a successful career as a certified floral designer. For information on how to earn a continuing education certificate in floral design, visit www.aacc.edu/floraldesigner. For industry certification requirements, visit www.aifd.com. How do I obtain my certified floral designation (CFD ) from the American Institute of Floral Design through AACC? STEP 1: Successfully complete your AACC Floral Design course recommendations STEP 2: Attain score above 3.2 on a 5 point scale in the "Advanced Floral Design Evaluation" (FLR-333) class at AACC STEP 3: Complete the AIFD online test and receive an 80 percent or better within two weeks of receiving access to the online test Note: Classes listed are not restricted to students persuing the Floral Design certificate, but some classes do have prerequisites. For information regarding internship opportunities for floral design, email internships@aacc.edu. Floral Design Course Recommendations CORE COURSES: FLD 304 Floriculture 1: Basic Floral Design FLD 309 Floriculture 1: Lab FLD 305 Floriculture 2: Intermediate Floral Design FLD 306 Floriculture 3: Advanced Floral Design FLD 310 Floriculture 3: Lab FLD 301 Floriculture Capstone FLD 307 Sympathy Flowers FLD 317 Wedding: Personal Flowers ELECTIVES FLD 313 Cascading Bridal Bouquets FLD 314 Permanent Botanical and Silk Flower FLD 315 Hotel Lobby and Corporate Flowers FLD 300 Fresh Flower Care and Handling FLD 303 Wedding: Ceremony Flowers FLD 316 Advanced Floral Sympathy 2 FLD 302 Merchandising FLD 311 Party and Event Flowers FLD 312 Prom, Body and Fashion Flowers

Foundations of Floral Design Examine the essential tools, vocabulary and techniques required to create basic floral designs. Practice the elements and principles of design while creating floral arrangements. Take at least one arrangement home each session. Note: Students should bring a floral knife or sharp pocket knife, pruning shears, wire cutters, ribbon scissors and a box to carry arrangements home. Cost: $404 includes $157 fee. FLR-343-201 May 21-June 18 Arnold-Main Lord 4 sessions Su Noon-4 pm Floriculture 1: Lab Build on proficiency and confidence in basic design techniques taught in Floriculture 1. Develop speed and accuracy in using a variety of construction mechanics and techniques. Prerequisites: FLD 304 Floriculture 1 or Note: Class fee covers flowers and materials used for first session. For the second session, students purchase their own flowers and materials. Cost: $118 includes $47 fee FLD-309-101 March 26-April 2 Arnold-Main Powers 2 sessions Tu 6:15-9:15 pm Floriculture 2: Intermediate Floral Design Review basic floral design requirements; work on intermediate design styles. Identify appropriate floral designs for holidays. Discover advanced techniques for foam and vase arrangements. At least one arrangement will be taken home each session. Prerequisites: FLD-304 Floriculture 1: Basic Floral Design; FLD-343 Foundations of Floral Design; FLD-309 Floriculture 1: Lab or Note: No class May 12 and 26. Cost: $342 includes $172 fee. FLD-305-201 April 28-June 2 Arnold-Main Lord 4 sessions Su Noon-4 pm Floriculture 3: Advanced Floral Design Develop advanced floral design skills. Utilize innovative techniques to create arrangements. Create armatures, topiaries and contemporary designs demonstrating applied knowledge of design elements and principles. At least one arrangement will be taken home each session. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. Prerequisite: FLD 304 Floriculture 1: Basic Floral Design; FLD 309 Floriculture 1: Lab; FLD 305 Floriculture 2: Intermediate Floral Design or Note: No class Feb. 18 Cost: $357 includes $187 fee FLD-306-101 Feb. 4-March 11 Arnold-Main Godfrey 5 sessions M 6:15-9:15 pm Floriculture 3: Lab Gain proficiency, speed and confidence in advanced design techniques taught in Floriculture 3. Prerequisites: FLD 304 Floriculture 1, FLD 309 Floriculture 1: Lab, FLD 305 Floriculture 2, FLD 306 Floriculture 3 or Note: Class fee covers flowers and materials used for first session. For the second session, students purchase their own flowers and materials. Cost: $113 includes $47 fee FLD-310-101 March 31-April 7 Arnold-Main 2 sessions Su 10 am-1 pm Wedding: Personal Flowers Discover how to create the bouquets every bride dreams of, coordinating corsages and boutonnieres. Learn traditional and contemporary floral design techniques. Prerequisite: FLD 304 Floriculture 1 or and ribbon scissors. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $173 includes $107 fee. FLD-317-201 April 10-17 Arnold-Main Lord 2 sessions W 6:15-8:15 pm Start Your Own Floral Business Explore the essential elements of starting a business in the floral industry. Examine floral shop setup essentials, wholesale floral purchasing, insurance and legal considerations, marketing, and customer service skills. Note: Offered in partnership with Ed4online Cost: $140 includes $77 fee FLR-322-101 Feb. 6-March 6 ONLN ED4OL Seymour FLR-322-201 April 3-May 1 ONLN ED4OL Seymour On-Trend Flower Wall Practice techniques to create an elegant "on-trend" flower wall as a backdrop for a wedding ceremony, reception or event. Examine construction mechanics, suitable flowers and foliage, and techniques to maximize a flower wall's freshness and longevity. Prerequisite: FLD-304 Floriculture 1 or instructor's permission. Note: Class is a mix of group and individual projects. Students should bring a floral knife, pruning and ribbon shears, and wire cutters. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $142 includes $67 fee FLR-342-101 Feb. 9 Arnold-Main Godfrey 1 session Sa 11 am-3:15 pm

On-Trend Bridal Bouquets and Boutonnieres Create free-style, textured bridal bouquets and boutonnieres that reflect the current trend for bohemian chic weddings. Examine construction mechanics, suitable textural flowers and foliage, stem pliability and techniques to maximize bouquet freshness and longevity. At least one arrangement will be taken home. and ribbon scissors. A box to carry home arrangements is highly recommended. Cost: $237 includes $157 fee FLR-339-101 Feb. 24 Arnold-Main Godfrey 1 session Su 10 am-4:30 pm Fresh Flower Care and Handling Examine the proper conditioning procedures for the most common flowers used in floral design. Identify the categories of flowers and foliage, and explore the industry standard products used when handling them. sharp pocketknife, pruning shears, wire cutters and ribbon scissors to class. Cost: $73 includes $32 fee FLD-300-101 Feb. 28 Arnold-Main Powers 1 session Th 6:15-8:30 pm Cost: $68 includes $32 fee. FLD-300-201 May 16 Arnold-Main Powers 1 session Th 6:15-9:30 pm Asian Inspired Floral Design Discuss Asian design styles and their influence on Western flower arranging. Discover flowers, foliage and branches suitable for Asian designs. Create an arrangement using Asian-inspired construction techniques. and ribbon scissors. Cost: $139 includes a $64 fee FLR-338-101 March 2 Arnold-Main Tan-Lee 1 session Sa Noon-3 pm Sympathy Flowers Examine a variety of sympathy tributes, industry terminology, construction mechanics and design requirements. Discuss family consultations and coordination with funeral directors. Create traditional funeral arrangements such as casket and standing sprays. Prerequisite: FLD 304 Floriculture 1: Basic Floral Design or and ribbon scissors to class. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $173 includes $102 fee FLD-307-101 March 3 Arnold-Main Inskeep 1 session Su 10 am-4:30 pm Cost: $156 includes $102 fee. FLD-307-201 April 6 Arnold-Main Inskeep 1 session Sa 10 am-4:30 pm CALT 130 Hotel Lobby and Corporate Flowers Create a floral arrangement for a corporate reception area and participate in a group project to create a hotel lobby display. Identify flowers and botanicals suitable for longevity. Evaluate container selection, best mechanics, corporate brand, and client preferences. Prerequisite: FLD 304 Floriculture 1: Basic Floral Design or permission from the instructor. Note: Students are required to bring a floral knife or sharp pocketknife, pruning shears, wire cutters and ribbon scissors. Cost: $118 includes $77 fee FLD-315-101 March 9 Arnold-Main Inskeep 1 session Sa 10 am-1:15 pm Tropical Flower Create warm, colorful, exotic, tropical designs using form flowers such as bird of paradise, ginger, protea, anthurium and more. and ribbon scissors. Cost: $175 includes $107 fee FLR-301-101 March 17 Arnold-Main Norman 1 session Su 12:30-4 pm Cascading Bridal Bouquets Create a cascading bridal bouquet that reflects trends in the wedding industry. Examine construction mechanics, suitable flowers and foliage, and techniques to maximize freshness and longevity. At least one arrangement will be taken home. Prerequisite: FLD 304 Floriculture 1 or instructor permission. and ribbon scissors to class. Cost: $127 includes $82 fee FLD-313-101 March 31 Arnold-Main Godfrey 1 session Su 11 am-2:15 pm Spring Flowers Create spring-inspired floral arrangements using flowering branches, bulbs and other spring botanical materials. Learn to select the freshest materials; explore construction mechanics and techniques for loss prevention and optimal display life of an arrangement. and ribbon scissors to class. A box to carry home arrangements is recommended. To ease back stress, students may wish to bring a sturdy box, step stool or other riser to elevate arrangements while designing. Cost: $103 includes $62 fee. FLR-325-201 April 7 Arnold-Main Norman 1 session Su Noon-3:15 pm

Fresh Flowers: Churches and Places of Worship Examine a variety of floral design styles for altars, lecterns, bimahs, chancel screens and baptismal fonts. Learn proper mechanics, proportion, scale, flower selection and construction tips to make arrangements stable and long-lasting. Note: Bring containers from and photos of worship space for instructor recommendations. Students must bring a floral knife or sharp pocketknife, pruning shears, wire cutters and ribbon scissors to class. A bag lunch is recommended. Cost: $102 includes $67 fee. FLR-332-201 April 13 Arnold-Main Inskeep 1 session Sa Noon-3:15 pm CALT 130 May Day Baskets Create a beautiful May Day masterpiece to adorn your home. Explore construction techniques and flower selection for your basket style. Prom, Body and Fashion Flowers Create contemporary wearable body flowers and explore the latest trends in floral fashion. Examine the construction mechanics and identify the floral elements for boutonnieres, corsages, floral hats, necklaces and bracelets. Prerequisite: FLD 304 Floriculture 1; FLR 343 Foundations of Floral Design or and ribbon scissors to class. A box to carry home arrangements is recommended. To ease back stress, students may wish to bring a sturdy box, step stool or other riser to e levate arrangements while designing. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $148 includes $77 fee. FLD-312-201 May 4 Arnold-Main Godfrey 1 session Sa 10 am-4:30 pm CALT 130 Floral Crowns Create contemporary floral crowns used for bohemian and religious weddings. Examine the construction mechanics and discuss flower selection, care, handling and techniques to extend the freshness of the creations. and ribbon scissors to class. Take home at least two floral crowns. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $143 includes a $77 fee. FLD-501-201 May 11 Arnold-Main Lord 1 session Sa 10 am-4:30 pm CALT 130 Party and Event Flowers Create over-the-top arrangements using premium flowers for corporate and social events. Identify event needs, develop a design, evaluate the mechanics required and construct various stunning event centerpiece arrangements. Prerequisite: FLD-304 Floriculture 1; FLR-343 Foundations of Floral Design; or Note: Students must bring a floral knife or sharp pocketknife, pruning shears, wire cutters and ribbon scissors. A box to carry home arrangements is recommended. To ease back stress, students may wish to bring a sturdy box, step stool or other riser to elevate arrangements while designing. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $221 includes $150 fee. FLD-311-201 May 15-22 Arnold-Main Lord 2 sessions W 6:15-9:15 pm CALT 130 Cost: $99 includes $52 supply fee. FLR-323-201 April 27 Arnold-Main Inskeep 1 session Sa Noon-3 pm CALT 130

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