Flower Arranging Camp FLEX: Bows, Boutonnieres, Corsages, and Bouquets
In this FLEX class, learners will learn the basics of flower arranging and make bows, boutonnieres, corsages, and a bouquet.
Christen Majewicz
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5.0
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What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be responsible to make the class projects each week. Students will also give positive feedback and encouragement to classmates.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Have you ever wanted to make bows, bouquets or your own boutonniere or corsage? This is the class for you! Students will make the following bow and flower arranging projects: 3 loop bow, package bow, boutonniere, pinned corsage, wristlet corsage, and bouquet. First, I will teach the basic supplies needed. I will show examples of different types of flowers used in flower arranging, including real and artificial flowers. Each week, students will gather their supplies and complete a project with me. This class is designed as a FLEX class to give each student the opportunity to work at their own pace and refer to the lesson videos again, if needed. Class Outline with Skills Taught *Note: Some projects will take longer than others. Corsages and bouquets will take longer to make than bows and boutonnieres. I recommend setting aside at least an hour on the day that you will be making your corsages and bouquet. Week 1 -Supplies Needed for the Class (What to Buy and Why) -Wrapping the Wire -3 Loop Bow Week 2 -Package Bow -Flower Supplies Needed for the Class (What to Buy and Why) -Caring for the Flowers Week 3 -Boutonniere -Pinned Corsage Week 4 -Wristlet Corsage Week 5 -Bouquet Weekly Posts and Teacher/Learner Interactions At the beginning of the week, I will post the lesson videos and assignment for the week. Students will post pictures and/or videos of their projects. Students are encouraged to experiment and make additional bows/boutonnieres/corsages/bouquets with their supplies. I will give feedback to learner creations and create a special post each week for learners to post questions they have. Students are encouraged to give positive feedback to each other's creations and give each other suggestions. Student interaction is important in this class, because your creations will give everyone ideas for their own projects.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about flower arranging supplies and will learn to make the following projects: 3(or 5) loop bow, package bow, boutonniere, pinned corsage, wristlet corsage, and bouquet.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will use scissors, hand pruners, and/or wire cutters in this class. Students will also use floral wire. Some flowers have thorns (including roses). Please be sure that your student can handle tools appropriately and/or assist your student, as needed.
Supply List
***IMPORTANT: Please watch the Supplies Video before purchasing any supplies. Please watch Flower Supplies Video before purchasing any flowers. No flowers are needed for the first week of class.*** Supplies (see Supplies Video): -Floral wire (This can be individual wires or a roll of floral wire) -Floral tape (about 2 rolls) -Wire cutters - Sharp scissors may be substituted if they are able to cut through the floral wire and the taped flower wire (for corsages/boutonnieres) -Scissors -Hand pruners for cutting flowers (or sharp scissors if they are able to cut flowers with a clean cut) -Ribbon - thin ribbon (1/4-1/2 inch) for corsage bows (pinned and wristlet); 1+inch ribbon for 3/5 loop bow and package bow; ribbon for bouquet (optional) (see supplies video) -Boutonniere/corsage pins (There are many types.) -Corsage wristband Flowers (see Flower Supplies Video): *Examples are listed below to give you an idea of the amount of flowers needed. In the Flower Supplies Video, I will give more details of what to get (and when) as well as how to purchase (and find) flowers. Skills taught are easily adapted to many different flowers and leaves/greens. -Boutonniere: single flower with fern/greens, filler (optional) -Pinned corsage: medium-sized flowers (example Carnations or Miniature Roses), filler flowers, and fern/greens -Wristlet corsage: medium-sized flowers (example Carnations or Miniature Roses), filler flowers, and fern/greens -Bouquet: many flowers (size and type can vary), greens (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I taught Floriculture in a high school. I also made the bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages for four weddings, including my own wedding. Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly or $40 for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
This class is no longer offered
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