FLORAL DESIGN

FLORAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

FACE-TO-FACE

Bucks is an Educational Partner of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Currently, we are the only college in PA Partial offering this program. Floral Design students now have a chance FACE-TO-FACE to become a Certified Floral Designer by completing Buck’s comprehensive curriculum. STEP 1: Successfully complete your Bucks Floral Design Certificate Program FACE-TO-FACE Lab Portion STEP 2: Pass the final evaluation STEP 3: Complete the AIFD online test ($124) and receive an 80% or better within two weeks of receiving access to the online test. Visit www.aifd.org for industry certification requirements

Basic Floral Design (Core)

You will be introduced to the basics of floral designing - how to care and condition fresh flowers to prolong their life, floral design terminology, and various design trends and techniques. You will learn to arrange in a variety of vases (including but not limited to glassware, plastic, and basket containers) using a wide range of flowers and foliage. No prior experience necessary. Instructor: Darcie Garcia, AIFD, CFD Note: Students must bring a floral knife, pruning shears, wire cutters, and ribbon scissors to class. Newtown Campus/$495 (includes: $225 material & $45 book) FLORA 1000 C02 4 Tu & 1 Wed, 6/15-7/14, 6 – 9pm

Intermediate Floral Design (Core Class)

You will be able to advance your knowledge and skills in floral design with this intermediate course. You will have opportunities to design larger arrangements using more complex techniques. You will learn to use some of the most common design techniques including: mille de fleur, Biedermeier, phoenix, and waterfall designs. Instructor: Ron Mulray, AIFD, CFD Prerequisite: Basic Floral Design Newtown Campus/$450 (includes: $225 material) FLORA 1001.C01 5 Wed, 7/28-8/25, 6:30 – 9:30pm Advanced Floral Design (Core Class) You will utilize innovative techniques to create advanced floral designs. Designs created in this class will demonstrate applied knowledge of the elements and principles. Creations will focus on Contemporary, European and Asian Design. You will learn critical thinking skills and how to edit design applications. You will take home the arrangements they create in class. Shannon Toal, AIFD, CFD Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Floral Design Newtown Campus/$450 (includes: $225 material) FLORA 1002 C01 5 Wed, 9/15-10/13, 6 – 9pm Polish Your Principles & Evaluate the Elements (Elective)

How can you balance a floral design with color? What accents can you use to create rhythm? What’s the best way to line up the scale of your design for proper proportion? Take a deep dive into the Principles & Elements of design in this elective where we’ll explore inspirations and practice and refine hands-on floral design applications. Instructor: Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD Newtown Campus/$310 (includes: $160 material) FLORA 1025 C01 2 Sat, 7/31 & 8/7, 9am-1pm

Floral Jewelry (Elective) Flowers aren’t just great to look at - they’re fun to wear! Join us in learning the mechanics and techniques of creating floral jewelry that can be worn around town or for a special occasion. Instructor: Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD Newtown Campus/$310 (includes: $160 material) FLORA 1010 C01 2 Sat, 6/12-6/19, 9am – 1pm

Testing for the Test (Elective) You’ve practiced, refined and studied the principles and elements of design in the world of floral design. Now it’s time to put all of that effort to the “Test”! Join us as we create a mocktest scenario that will prepare you for what you can expect from our upcoming Capstone class, and, what you’ll experience during the national AIFD certification exam. Instructor: Shannon Toal, AIFD, CFD and Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD Newtown Campus/$310 (includes: $160 material) FLORA 1027 C01 Sat, 8/21, 9am – 6pm

Capstone All students who have completed the required core and elective class hours are invited to take this final step in receiving their Certificate of Completion for the Floral Design Program. Each week you will be evaluated on a design as you would be in a real AIFD test environment. During the final class you will receive your Certificate from Bucks, your completed evaluation and, if possible, recommendation to move on to the CFD exam. All instructors will teach this class

Newtown Campus/$450 (includes: $225 material) FLORA 1005 C01 Tu/Thu, 9/7-9/21, 6 – 9pm Only one absence permitted in each class in order to receive a certificate of completion. If class is canceled due to weather, the class will be rescheduled in the same week