Use should include

define contemporary floral design
define ikebana flower arranging
safe handling of basic floral tools and equipment (e.g., glass containers, floral knives, foam cutters, clippers, wire cutters)
maintenance and sterilization of tools
selection of basic supplies for completing floral arrangements
selection of types and shapes of floral foam
applications of dry floral foam and Styrofoam
sustainable alternatives to foams for securing cut materials (e.g., chicken wire, coconut, pin frogs, pillows)
applications of adhesives
wire gauges for floral applications
types and widths of ribbons
accessory supplies
traditional vs. contemporary design principles
a contemporary design or ikebana (e.g., parallel, abstract, vegetative, landscape, new convention, pavé, and botanical styles)
the use of flowers and foliage appropriate for the designs.

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