Hi,
I had a college placement for the diploma course in floristry but the college 'short listed' me and I missed out!
So I found a florist to take me on board once a week to learn the trade. I want to buy a book to help me along,I have looked at different ones online but can't decide which one will help me the most.
Can anyone recommend a really good floristry book?
Thank You !
2006-10-12 07:31:13 · 8 answers · asked by ladyfurlan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I can't believe the number of people who didn't even answer the question that you asked.
I don't remember having a 'text book' for my college florist classes. Our professor had made her own packet that you had to buy.
What I would recommend is to go to the book store that serves the college students. Ask them what books are required for the classes you were interested in taking. Have them show you the books. Buy them there... or you can check Amazon (which ever book company you use) for better pricing.
Independent garden centers (with Florists) sometime give seminars at low or no charge to the public. They might offer some floral design workshops. Also check the Adult Ed. or Community Education programs offered through your local public school system, someone might be offering a course there too.
I myself teach gardening classes through several local school systems.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Dr. Dave has some good advice too!
2006-10-12 08:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not learn the trade by reading books, they only tell you what has been, and not now.
Every florist is an individual, with their own professional skills.
If you are able, I would suggest you go to the market early morning, with the florist, and see what they buy.
There is far more to being a florist than meets the eye. You need to have artistic skills, have a good sense of coulor corordination, what is required for certain work, example, funerals or weddings or birthdays.
I can not recomend any book that will help you, only that you gain knowledge by getting involved in the trade, and build on your own ideas and imagination.
Ask your florist that is helping you, to let you spend more time with them. They may not be able to pay you for the extra time, but it will help you in your career.
Good luck, I wish you all the best.
2006-10-12 08:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dr David 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the books that I used to become a florist were my mothers telefloral and afs books. floral arranging is a learned skill through hands on experiance. Bow making takes time and patience. corsages and boutineers take lots of practice and knowing your plants takes a class in horticulture or lots and lots of years behind you. If your just trying to learn how to make arrangements try the telefloral and afs books. there are a few others that teach you about heigth and semitry and you can pick them up at barnes and noble or borders books possibly a full waldens if you have one in the area. what the names of these books are I have no idea. now if you need to know what supplies a good florist needs then inventory your present job.
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Good luck
2006-10-12 08:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the ISB Number from the books you are interested in. Go to your local library and order them. Have a read of each book and buy the one that suits your needs.
best of luck
2006-10-13 08:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 04:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you can afford both if you find them on sale? I have found great deals on books at Amazon.com. Maybe they have what u r looking for ~ in used. A friend of mine owns a flower shop and as far as I can tell they don't expect their young helpers to be experts... Just learn as you go and be creative when you can.
2006-10-12 07:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by urbanbutterfly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i want to be a florist
2006-10-12 07:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lola Craft 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hurry up and make your mind up if you cant make your mind up over a book god help you with anything else !!!!!!!!!! just joking
2006-10-12 07:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by porker animal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋