Flower Arranging Classes
Flower Arranging Classes with Gerda
The Cape School of Floristry was founded in 2001 by Gerda Tuffin. Having grown up on the family flower farm, she attended the Constantia School of Floristry with Joan Pare during 1983. In 1988 she graduated from Stellenbosch University with a B.Sc. Agric. degree in Horticulture. Since 1992 she and her husband, Bernard, have owned Flowercraft Florists in Cape Town. In November 2000 Gerda completed the International Course in Dutch and European Floral Design at the Boerma Institute, Aalsmeer, Holland. She has won many competitions in flower arranging over the years. Gerda shares her knowledge and skills in a relaxed, nurturing and encouraging manner. The various courses offered at the school cater for the absolute beginner, the more advanced flower arranger and for those seeking to do refresher courses.
The mission of the Cape School of floristry is to offer training courses, demonstrations and motivation to those who wish to learn the skills of flower arranging and gift hamper making for business or hobby.
BEGINNERS COURSE
This course is designed especially for the absolute beginner and those wishing to do a refresher course in the basics of flower arranging. Here we cover six basic designs used in flower arranging, which include a vase of flowers, posy bowl, front-facing arrangement, country basket, spiral bunch and modern rose arrangement.
MODERN CREATIVE COURSE
This course develops your creativity by exploring various techniques and contemporary designs. Here you are exposed to all types of accessories and products that a creative flower arranger would need to know about. It is also an excellent course to do if you are planning to do weddings and functions. It is advantageous to have completed a beginner’s course.
BASIC BRIDAL COURSE
This is an introduction to basic bridal floristry. Various basic styles of bridal bouquets are made: parallel bouquet, Spiral bouquet, oasis holder, as well as corsage, buttonhole, full size traditional bridal table arrangement and large upright church display. You must preferably have completed a beginner's course.
GIFT HAMPER & RIBBON COURSE
If you like giving gifts or are in a business that sells hampers/gift baskets, this is just the course for you. You will make a Tea/coffee hamper, a Gourmet Basket, a Kiddies Sweetie basket, wrap a bottle of wine/juice, a Pamper Hamper, a Baby gift box, Fruit & Flowers arrangement, a Planter basket and wrap a single plant. In addition to this we learn to make all kinds of bows i.e. organza, satin, paper, pom-poms, etc. and even a ribbon rose. You go home laden with the above hampers.
Course Dates & Costs 2014:
(from March – June)
Beginners: R2200
21, 22 March - Fri (public holiday) & Sat
1, 2 May – Thurs (public holiday) & Fri
18, 19 June - Wed & Thurs
Modern Creative Course: R2800
14, 16 June – Sat & Mon (public holiday)
Basic Bridal Course: R2800
26, 28 April – Sat & Mon (public holiday)
Gift Hamper Course: R2800
Later in the year
ALL CLASSES FROM 09H00 – 17H00
ALL COURSES consist of six arrangements.
WEEKDAY Courses run over two days.
SATURDAY Courses run over two consecutive Saturdays.
If you are interested in doing any of the above courses, please register now and pay 50% deposit to book your place.
Minimum 8 people required to run a course.
