Flora's Garden
Workshop Instruction
Sheet - April 2011
Today’s Flowers and Foliage:
Aster (Painted Lady)
Mini Gerbera (Rowan Aqua)
Rose (Avalanche)
Chrysanthemum (various)
Aspidistra leaf
Rosemary
Galax Leaf
1. Easter Box Arrangement
Definition:
An Oasis foam based gift arrangement which can be
arranged to form a ‘dome’ shape of blooms within a plant box or box vase.
Stages of Construction:
· Cut Oasis to size, approx ½ inch taller than container.
· Soak Oasis
· Apply to box using floral fix and a ‘frog’
· Begin arrangement using foliage to create a dome shape.
· Place focal flowers within the arrangement to add flashes of colour.
· Add remaining flowers finishing with spray flower for texture.
· Finishing touches.
Skills Learnt:
Using floral foam
Preparation and use of a range of flowers and foliage
Wiring/Taping
Design and layered construction of a floral arrangement
2. Buttonhole/Corsage
Definition:
A collection of wired flowers/foliage which is pinned to a person’s garment as decoration at an event.
Stages of Construction:
· Cut head of focal flower at the base and wire and tape.
· Cut leaves and spray flowers, wire and tape.
· Hold the wired elements together and tape altogether to create one stem.
· Trim and tidy, apply final touches such as pearl pin and bouillon wire.
Skills Learnt:
Wiring, taping.
3. Floral Favour
Definition:
A small floral decoration often used in weddings or large dinner parties as a place name or small gift.
Stages of Construction:
· Cut a small cuboid of Oasis foam and soak.
· Wrap in aspidistra leaves which have been cut to size. Pin.
· Cut rose head to 1 inch of stem. Push into Oasis foam.
· Add galax leaves and foliage
· Add pearl pins and wire to decorate.
Skills Learnt: Using floral foam, pinning and wiring.
