Basic Design class at Callanwolde

"At Home With Flowers," a Basic Design Course in floral design, is taught by certified instructors at many places in the state of Georgia. Currently there are ongoing classes being held at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. Contact Becky Fielding at 706-542-6156 or raf@uga.edu for scheduled classes in Athens, or see the list of classes below for all parts of Georgia.

The course consists of a series of five day-long classes that are usually spaced several months apart to allow some practice time in between the different topics. Unit I is a study of line and line mass designs. Basic design principles are taught and students complete designs that are critiqued at the end of the class. Unit II is mass and foliage designs, with the addition of material on color harmonies. Unit III involves table designs, with the students bringing coordinating table components to go with their floral design work.

Betty Grimes with her floral design

Unit IV makes use of fruits and vegetables and adds the creative touch of a featured object. Unit V is the last and most challenging course. It is a study of creative design making use of pieces of driftwood, unusual containers and plant material used in creative ways. Also miniature designs are studied in this unit.

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Enrollment is kept to 20 or fewer to provide for individual attention. A typical class will begin with the instructor giving information about the type of design, making several designs as a demonstration, and answering questions. After a lunch break, participants create a design with help from the instructor, and display their design for constructive comments from the instructor.

A supply list is provided for each course ahead of time. There are no tests or exams given; however, upon the completion of the series the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. awards a certificate to each participant who completes all five units of study.

This is a "fun" course of study to assist students in learning some basic flower arranging skills. Please contact the Botanical Garden or the State "At Home With Flowers" Chairman or District Chairman for more information.

Clubs or Councils Now Sponsoring Basic Design I Classes

Athens—Series #8
Unit 1—September 3, 2008
Unit 2—October 22, 2008
Unit 3—February 2009 (Day TBA)
Unit 4—TBA
Unit 5—TBA

Classes will be held in the Visitor Center Classroom A or Callaway Building on the grounds of the State Botanical Garden. Contact Cora Keber at 706-542-6156 or CKeber@uga.edu.

Council of Garden Clubs of Tifton
Unit 4—October 13, 2008
Unit 5—TBA

Contact Genie McCook at 229-848-0983 or genieMc@friendlycity.net.

Driftwood G.C. Newnan
Unit 1—October 8, 2008
Unit 2—November 12, 2008
Unit 3—February 11, 2009
Unit 4—March 11, 2009 (tentative)
Unit 5—May 15, 2009 (tentative)

Contact Sara Arnall at 770-253-3137 or S.arnall@numail.org.

Garden Club of Ellijay
Unit 1—October 30, 2008
Unit 2—November 13, 2008
Unit 3—December 11, 2008
Unit 4—January 15, 2009
Unit 5—January 29, 2009

Classes will be held at United Community Bank in Ellijay from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. To register, contact Barbara Dunson at 706-635-6157. The fee is $100.00 for all five sessions.

Marietta Educational Garden Center
Unit 3—September 8, 2008
Unit 4—October 13, 2008
Unit 5—November 10, 2009

Contact Karin Guzy or at 770-955-1303.