Design Study Units
For those who want to learn more about basic
flower arranging or about creative table settings to enhance their
homes, the Design Study Units offered by NGC are the answer.
Beginning or experienced arrangers will receive valuable "how-to"
information, as well as many ideas to inspire creativity.
#5106
Unit I: Consists of six lesson plans on basic flower
arranging. Includes selecting & conditioning plant materials,
mechanics, creating vertical line designs; horizonal line design;
vertical line-mass design; mass design; using weathered wood; using
fruits, vegetables and accessories.
#5139 Unit II: Covers a broad spectrum of information
needed for setting exciting and creative tables for the home. The
manual for this course contains information on many different types
of table settings: buffet; informal tables for everyday or for
parties and special occasions; semi-formal, elegant tables; tea or
reception tables; trays. It also covers the selection of table
appointments; how to work with color, textures, patterns;
introducing creativity to table settings; and creating the floral
arrangement. Features horizontal design for table settings;
crescent design; Hogarth curve design.
#5179 Unit III: Fun with Miniatures covers mechanics,
plant material conditioning, containers, elements and principles of
design with emphasis on line design, asymmetrical design,
interpretative design, mass design and collages.
#5210 Unit IV: Household Treasures covers plant
material conditioning and principles of element and design. It
features designs using a candle; wreath type design, designs with
fruits & veggies, decorative wood, design in pitcher and
designs in a vegetable/fruit.
#5236 Unit I: Youth Design Study Unit: Basic Flower
Arranging. This unit provides a basic guideline foran
introduction to creating floral designs.
#5395 Unit II: Youth Design Study Unit: Floral Design
for the Beginner. This unit has value to all ages of flower
arrangers.
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR DESIGN STUDY
UNITS:
Each manual costs $10.00 plus shipping &
handling.
To place an order online, simply click on NGC Official Online
Store. They are also available by calling NGC
Headquarters toll-free at 1-800-550-6007. Please have your
credit card information available when ordering.
Or you may order by mail from NGC, Inc., 4401 Magnolia Avenue,
St.Louis, MO 63110-3492, by fax at 314-776-5106, or by E-mail: headquarters@gardenclub.org
Methods of payment: Check, money order, VISA or
MasterCard. For more information, call NGC Headquarters at
800-550-6007.
Hours: 9am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
National Flower Arrangers
The National Flower Arrangers is an organization
for the advancement of floral design. Its purpose is to work
together to gain knowledge and share. Anyone interested in the
study of floral design may join.
Membership
application form