Imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging. In Jane Packer's Flower Course, celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school, putting her wealth of experience and her celebrated designs within the reach of every reader. Divided into three sections, covering irresistible floral gifts, gorgeous arrangements of all shapes and sizes, and fabulous party and wedding flowers.
Covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist. It introduces basic terms and equipment, advises on conditioning and care of fresh materials, and explains the elements and principles of design. Examining various celebrations and occasions, it demonstrates classic and contemporary designs with step-by-step instructions and over 600 full-colour photographs.
Make your own stunning floral table centerpieces with this beautiful and practical guide to flower arranging from a team of award-winning master florists. Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, mother's day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties, in a range of attractive styles and themes.
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together. This book presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle. Covers the tools of Ikebana and the basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques.