Fresh Floral Design for Kids: Ages 6-9
A one time class for learners to create their own fresh flower arrangement using floral foam, a container and a selection of fresh flowers and greens
Sylvette Frazier: Art & Nature Classes, M.A.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(53)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one time class, we will make together in small steps, a floral arrangement using floral foam and a container of your choice and a selections of greens, flowers and raffia or ribbon, and any accessories if they would like to add. Children have amazing artistic abilities, even at a very young age-- and this class provides young learners the opportunity to express their creativity while working with fresh botanicals. We will begin by discussing our materials, and sharing with one another our selection of fresh flowers and greens. Please pre-soak your floral foam before class, and have a small container/dish ready to place the foam inside. I recommed using a small bowl or cup or dish for your floral arrangement. Children will be introduced to different types of categories of flowers and greens and will be guided to focus the build of their designs incorporating three elements: line, flowers and transition. We will discuss briefly various terminologies used in floral design: greening, prep, filler flowers, line/intermediate flowers, focal flowers and grassy and decorative filler. The end result brings enjoyment for everyone! The kids feel proud of their creations and grown-ups love it too! I list a few suggested materials below for you to gather, and provide some useful information about prepping for this one time class. I love this form of art making: floral design; because it fulfills my interests to work with natural materials- fresh botanicals in particular and I use my creativity and all of my senses when creating arrangements. I hope your children are as excited for this class as I am!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using scissors to cut down stems- please be ready to help if needed
Supply List
Please use what interests you! I list below suggested materials for this class --a container for your floral foam it can be one you already have, or purchased- oval or square. You can also use a big mug or small ceramic bowl too. Find you container first, then you will know what type of floral foam to use. -- Oasis Floral Foam ** it has to be floral foam NOT styrofoam ( 1/2 dome, full circle, brick...they come in many sizes, find the floral foam that fits into your container-- You might need to shave it or trim it, to make it fit into your container -- A bouquet of flowers from the store or a selection of 3-5 long stem flowers and a few other type of flowers ( baby's breath, and/or chamomile, or alstroemeria flowers) greens ( ferns, eucalpytus... other types of green leaves with stems/branches) ** You will need MORE greens than flowers ( " leather leaf fern" and " lemon leaf " is a great green to use, as well as a combo of green ) -- A tray to work over or an old cookie sheet -- Protection for your working surface -- An extra bowl to soak the oasis floral foam already filled with water -- A scissors ** parental guidance may be needed- please be ready to help -- Ribbon or Raffia or Both -- Any extra accessories to use are you choice and option
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
53reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
California Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California State University Los Angeles
My name is Sylvette Frazier, I am an Arts & Nature Pedagogist, Teaching Artist specializing in Early Childhood Education, utilizing the expressive arts and nature as a tool for expression and discovery in learning. Are you new to Outschool? Use my $20 discount code on any class: https://outschool.com/parents/b4acdaa2-6143-4d4d-9724-acf6ac028bda/66b8fc33-f152-4cc4-99c5-3ffa3208f581?signup=false&usid=6StFDfPG&utm_campaign=share_invite_link
I have a Master Degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education and a Bachelor Degree in Child Development, active in the field for several decades. I am also a National Geographic Certified Educator, and certified to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP). Also, I am TESOL certified, teaching English as a Second Language. I am the Founder of Connecting Children to Art in Nature; educational business that offer children and families services to connect to nature in artful and eco-friendly formats and perspectives. I create educational design and curriculum for youth and families for botanical gardens, children's schools, private and public settings, nature centers, as well as lecture in universities and colleges presenting professional development workshops for educators. My class offerings on Outschool are inspired by various pedagogies such as the Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf practices and place-based, best practices in environmental education. I offer traditional art studio courses, art appreciation, art & nature-based classes & programs, and environmental education.
Please let me know if you would like a different time/day for any class offered that might suit your schedule better! I am happy to try to make it work to support learners all around the globe. It is my aim to create classes and workshops that are meaningful for each person and that makes a positive imprint on their lives. Currently, I am based in Los Angeles, and love to travel, teach and learn and collaborate with others from all around the globe.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-8 learners per class
