[PDF] Flower School eBook

Author : Calvert Crary
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 13,38 MB
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 076247145X

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Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York. FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master florists including Kiana Underwood, Remco Van Vliet, Lewis Miller, Emily Thompson, and Ingrid Carozzi. Now, for the first time, FlowerSchool Executive Director Calvert Crary is publishing a book that will make it possible for even the greenest at-home arrangers to create gorgeous, Instagram worthy bouquets. This hands-on, comprehensive guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions that cover all the most crucial aspects of flower arranging, including: How to buy the best flowers and how to get the best prices Selecting your flowers based on texture, color, and seasonality Conditioning your flowers to ensure they last as long as possible Pairing your flowers with the right vase Creating arrangements in a wide variety of styles that will work for any occasion Including advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and featuring beautiful color photographs of each unique arrangement, Flower School offers invaluable, insider tips and tricks that can only be gained through years of experience, providing readers with the fundamental tools and education they need to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.

Author : Michael Gaffney
Publisher : Flora Publishing, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,66 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Flower arrangement
ISBN : 9780989925808

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In the current economy, prospective brides, party givers, and commercial businesspeople are looking for ways to create their own sophisticated floral arrangements rather than hire expensive third parties. Featuring a well-known designer's foolproof methods, this lush guidebook brings readers into the world of the professional with secrets, tips, and formulas for great design, including step-by-step instructions on everything from Classic English design to Exotic Tropical design. With more than 400 color photos detailing dozens of start-to-finish arrangements, the book provides a beautiful display of finished projects for readers to replicate. It also guides them through the basics of opening a flower shop or becoming a professional flower designer.

Author : Joseph Massie
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 14,41 MB
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1787138216

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The Flower School takes you by the hand and expertly guides you step-by-step through design principles and twenty-five floral projects to empower you to create your own gorgeous floral arrangements for your home, gatherings, celebrations and for pleasure. If you’ve ever been swept up admiring some garden blooms, or a flower stand at your local market, and wondered, just how do I transform these raw materials into floral displays that elicit a sense of wonder in their admirers, then allow award-winning floral designer Joseph Massie to show you how, as he shares his knowledge, recipes and personal tips for creating with flowers, with intention, thought and skill. Tumbling cascades of peonies and exquisitely arranged vases of unfurled garden roses are an everyday pleasure for Joseph. Whilst creating breathtaking marvels from armfuls of blooms is what Joseph does daily, his true passion is sharing his knowledge to encourage and inspire absolutely anyone who wants to work with flowers to be able to do so – and do it well. Let yourself be empowered by the learning process of skills, techniques and principles that will enable you to build a strong floral design foundation so as to be able to indulge in your own floral pleasures or flower-filled career.

Author : Michael Gaffney
Publisher : Flora Publishing, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,88 MB
Release : 2015-12
Category : Cut flowers
ISBN : 9780989925822

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In the current economy, prospective brides, party givers, and commercial business people are looking for ways to create their own sophisticated floral arrangements rather than hiring expensive third parties. Featuring a well-known designer's foolproof methods, this lush guidebook brings readers into the world of the professional with secrets, tips, and formulas for great design including step-by-step instructions on everything from classic English design to exotic tropical design. With stunning color photographs detailing dozens of start-to-finish arrangements, the book provides a beautiful display of finished projects for readers to replicate and enjoy.

Author : Eileen Johnson
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 12,31 MB
Release : 2007-09-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1423614097

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Learn how to create breathtaking bouquets from the master florists of Flower School New York. Trendsetting celebrity designers, whose high-profile clients include Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Anna Wintour, Gucci, and Tom Ford, join forces with entrepreneur Eileen Johnson at this famed floral arranging school. They now offer instruction and insight into the art and aesthetic of flower arranging taught by a faculty of world-renowned florists. Discover tips and techniques such as: Handling and combining flowers Creating hand-tied bouquets Seasonal arrangements Flowers for entertaining Mixing flowers and fashion Learn the secrets from these Master Florists:Michael George built his reputation on clean, architectural arrangements, which came to be known as Floral Minimalism or Architectonic in the art critic world. His clients include Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Martha Stewart Living.Chris Giftos is reverently described as the pioneer of event design. As master florist of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for 33 years, Giftos arranged thousands of flowers for the lobby and events, working with legendary figures Diana Vreeland, Pat Buckley, Tom Ford, and Anna Wintour.Remco Van Vliet is the current design director for flower design at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Charles Masson is the owner and sole florist for La Grenouille, one of the most beautiful and renowned French restaurants in Manhattan also known for its spectacular flowers.Cas Trap is currently the executive director of the elite floral wholesale importing company, Dutch Flower Line. Mr. Trap is also partner with his brother, Remco Van Vliet, in Van Vliet Trap.Felipe Sastre arranges an exotic bridal bouquet in this photo by Brie Williams in the book The Art of Floral Arranging.Additional instructors include Junko Miura, Elizabeth Ryan, Meredith Waga, and Felipe Sastre! Visit www.flowerschoolny.com for more information. Discover the tips and techniques for handling and combining flowers and creating hand-tied bouquets, seasonal arrangements, flowers for entertaining, mixing flowers and fashion, and much more.