Flower Arranging A Step by Step Guide

I have over the past few months watched quite a few flower arranging and floristry DVD's and I would highly recommend this DVD  especially for the beginner as it takes the viewer through some of the basic techniques needed to create some of the very basic designs which form the building blocks for almost every other design.  It also covers some basic introductory steps such as how to soak oasis, tape oasis into the container and condition flowers such as roses and gerbera.

The DVD covers a line arrangement, a round posy style arrangement, oval dinner party arrangement, symmetrical (or triangle) and L shaped (asymmetrical) style arrangements.  The DVD also uses lots of home grown foliage so attempting the designs should not be too expensive for the beginner or for those just wanting to have a go.  The DVD would be an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to take up this fantastic hobby or who may be thinking of signing up for a flower arranging course.

I also learnt a couple of things from the DVD too, such as how to open an iris which is tight in bud and a couple of techniques which differ from how I was taught, but it is always useful to try out other ideas.  The introduction to each project gives a list of flowers and foliage required which is always very useful.  I think this would be a really useful starting point or as an addition to flower arranging classes. 

Flower Arranging A Step by Step Guide DVD - Duke Video March 2009 - running time approx 70 minutes

Ciao
Sue

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