(Optional) Design bouquets.

Design should include at least two of the following:

  • Small nosegay construction
  • Bridal bouquet, using a foam holder
  • Flower-petal basket
  • Hand-tied bouquet
  • New techniques in bouquet construction
    • using a color scheme, season, budget, and scent
    • using seasonal flowers for fresh bouquets to increase longevity
    • using hearty flowers to increase longevity
    • removing leaves and thorns
    • using a focal flower and building around it
    • adding filler flowers and accent greenery to add contrast, a natural aesthetic, and volume
    • wrap the stems using floral wire, tape, or hot glue
    • embellish the bouquet with ribbon, decorative wrap, pearls, rhinestones, etc.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are advantages and disadvantages of a stem bouquet design as compared to a foam-holder bouquet design?
  • How are bouquets and nosegays sized?
  • Where are bouquets used?
  • What flowers are used in making bouquets?