Since we did not conduct a training this year, I hope the information below
will help you assist your student for the floral design cde. Best resource
you have is your local florist and most are excited that students are
interested and competing in floral design. Become familiar with the rules
and what is required then set up an appointment with your local florist to
give tips, how tos, and even samples of flowers for practice on the
identification (senior division)
Attached are example of scenarios for junior and senior division.
*WHERE TO FIND CONTEST RULES*
1. Go to website at gaaged.org
2. Select Career Development Event
3. Select CDE Awards Bulletin
4. Select Junior or Senior Floral Design CDE
*EVENT FORMAT*
Using the materials provided, contestants will be asked to make two floral
design arrangements announced at the beginning of the event. Twenty minute
will be allowed for each Junior’s design and thirty minutes will be allowed
for each Senior’s design. Possible arrangements could include the
following:
*Juniors * * Senior*
Corsage Bridal Bouquet
Boutonniere Table Center Piece
Bud Vase
Corsage
9 Flower Round Arrangement
*PREPARATION PROCEDURES*
Student should practice to become proficient in designing arrangements using
the following principles:
*Design*
Design is the overall shape or form of composition, a planned
relationship of the parts. The elements of design include: line (linear
patterns attracting the eye to the focal point); form (three dimensional
shape); texture (surface appearance of materials); color (use of tints,
tones, shades of hues); the pleasing way in which lines, texture, sizes and
colors are blended or contrasted; and the tying together of parts by the
combination of good design, balance and harmony.
*Technique & Workmanship*
The method used to put the arrangement together and how well the
arrangement withstands use and movement, soundness of construction.
*Balance & Color Interest*
Visual stability: Determined by the relative size of material and
relative darkness or lightness, and the placement of them.
*Functionality & Suitability*
Appropriateness of arrangement for use intended.
*How to Powerpoints*: on gaaged.org got to : Floral Design Powerpoints
<http://www.gaaged.org/Browseable_Folders/Power_Points/Horticulture/Floral_Design/>
or paste in :
http://www.gaaged.org/Browseable_Folders/Power_Points/Horticulture/Floral_Design/
.
Student should practice to become proficient in designing arrangements using
a specific scenario.
Examples:
· * Centerpiece*
This is for an intimate wedding reception in a home and is for a table that
seats 6 or is 60” round. The bride likes simple designs, yet a little flair
sometimes makes her smile.
· *Bridal Bouquet*
This is for a bride that will be getting married in a home ceremony. Her
gown is empire wasted and the bodice is completely beaded. She is a medium
size young lady about 5’8” tall. She is partial to simple elegance. She
really does like cascade style bouquets, but it really doesn’t matter to
her. She has left the intricate details to the designer.
· *Corsage*
Bill and Susan are going to the Senior Prom together. Bill is to buy Susan
a corsage for the event. Susan’s dress is a lavender Tasseta styled
Victorian, tea length dress adorned with tiny white sequins. She is 5’ 1”
tall and weighs about 120 lbs.
· *Boutonniere*
Joseph needs a boutonniere for a piano recital. He is 6’4” tall and weighs
265 lbs. He will wear a black tuxedo with matching tie and cummerbund and a
peach colored shirt.
· * Bud Vase*
Mr. Penn’s 8th grade horticulture class design bud vases for a fundraiser at
Valentine’s Day. He wants to keep the cost as low as possible while
delivering a beautiful product to his customers.
Student should practice to become proficient in designing various
arrangements. Arrangements should be critiqued and suggestions for
improvements should be made.
*Senior Floral Design Only*
* Identification of Plant Materials, Equipment and Supplies*
Twenty-five items from the Georgia Floral Design Plant and Tool List will be
displayed for contestants to identify. One point will be awarded for each
correct answer and participants have 25 minutes to complete this phase of
the CDE.
Live samples will be used on regional and state CDE’s.
o Visit local florist for floral materials and equipment to identify.
o Collect materials and store in cooler as long as possible.
o View Floral I.D. powerpoints
*Study Guide Senior Floral Design Written Exam*
locate past exam on Ag Ed Web site: Floral Design
Exams<http://www.gaaged.org/Browseable_Folders/CareerDevelopmentEvents/CDE_ExamsMSWord/Floral%20Design%20Senior/>
http://www.gaaged.org/Browseable_Folders/CareerDevelopmentEvents/CDE_ExamsMSWord/Floral%20Design%20Senior/
*Topics to study for written exam *
Careers in Floral Industry
Professional Organizations in the Industry
Job Opportunities in the Floral Industry
Different types of Floral Shops
Required skills of a florist
Major occasions for a florist
Products that are sold or services that are rendered by a florist
Principal of Floral Design
Elements of line, form, texture, and color in creating a design.
Utilize the color wheel.
General guidelines in floral design.
Floral design equipment, containers, floral foam, holding devices,
adhesives, cutting tools, picks, floral wire, ribbon.
Types of Bows and How to tie.
Methods of Wiring Flowers
Floral Taping
Boutonnieres
Corsages
Flower Selection
Foliage Selection
Bud vase
Titles of most popular Floral trade magazines
History of Floral Design
Recognize the proper concentration of color in a design.
Flower Identification and Selection.
Flower Deterioration
Water Quality
Construction of different designs: Circular, Conical, Oval, Fan Equilateral
Triangular, Isosceles Triangular, Center Piece, Asymmetric Triangle, Scalene
Triangle, Right Triangle, Inverted T, Vertical, L Pattern, Vertical,
Crescent, Hogarth curve, Contemporary Freestyle.
Special Occasion Arrangements: Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day,
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday Balloons
Bridal Consultation, Bridal & Attendant Bouquet, Ceremonial Decorations,
Reception and Rehearsal Designs, Wedding Flowers
Types of Sympathy Flowers, Standard Spray, Wreaths, Basket
Methods of Floral Presentation
Types of Artificial Flowers
Arranging Artificial Flowers
Floral Plant Names and Uses
Identify Potted Plants
Wrapping Potted Plants
Dish Garden
Pricing
Selling
Display
Delivering
Record Keeping
Dr. Teri Hamlin
North Region Agriculture Education
Georgia Department of Education
204C Four Towers University of Georgia
Athens, Ga 30602
706-552-4461 / 706-540-0032
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