Fan Arrangement 03/04/2014

FdA Floristry Design
Level 4
Contemporary Design skills
3rd April 2014

Fan Arrangement 

The idea of the fan arrangement is to create sheer opulence and decadence to room. Stripping the leaves off the stems creates this bold positive space that balances with the flowers at the top. This style would look impressive at a corporate event or commercial outlet.


Inspiration

Sluis,M,V,D Creativity With Flowers 03/04/14

Fig.1 - Clear and strong but also elegant. The parallel lines and spirals bring in movement that make it surprising.  Spirals are a great decorative feature creates a graceful atmosphere.

Benjamin, P Creativity With Flowers 03/04/14

Fig 2 - Circle rounded shape. light delicate tones creates a soft romantic feel. Precise arrangement to enhance its delicate shape. The flowers chosen are overly soft and need a more sharper edge.














Development

Original Sketch 03/04/2014

Craspedia, Chins, Alstomeria, Celosia, Bear grass

My original plan was to arrange the shape in a thin linear line and divide the colours in a symmetrical sequence.
There would be no wires or accessories used, to keep it more natural

Step one 03/04/2014

Technique notes 03/04/2014

Choose a suitable container/vase for the design. Preferably a opaque so the oasis is hidden. Cut oasis to fit vase and soak.
 Technique 
Using these notes, I started constructed the arrangement starting with dogwood that's gives it that original line the flowers will follow. 

Final Design 03/04/2014

 Wish my vase wasn't discoloured by tape

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The celosia was much heavier than first expected. The overall focus of the design is much larger than expected compared to my sketch.

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 Purple wire create an electrical current through the flowers.

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Inspiration
http://www.perbenjamin.com/perbenjamin/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jipT5c7EU5o

Posy Design 03/04/2014

FdA Floristry Design
Level 4
Contemporary Design skills
27th March 2014

Funeral Posy

A posy is one of the smaller tributes you can give to a love one or can be displayed on grave stones. A lot can be presented in a posy and can be based on chosen themes such as
Favourite colour or flower of the deceased. Oasis foam has also made it easier to create eye catching designs more simpler.

Inspiration

Fig 1. gingerlilyflorists.co.uk 04/04/2014

 Fig 1 -
This naturalistic piece is beautiful and compact. Its tightness brings mystery as the roses are slightly hidden by the foliage. The twigs and rope wrap the design and add hard texture compared to the soft petals of the rose. Colour are kept almost monotonal and look pleasing with the green shades.

Fig 2 gingerlilyflorists.co.uk 04/04/2014

Fig.2 -
This posy based on a cushion base looks overall delicate with the diverse amount of flowers and foliage. the border surrounding the design is loose and takes to much attention away from the centre. The colours are fresh and natural. The design to me looks messy as the composition isn't balance.

Fig 3. helensburghflowershop.co.uk 04/04/2014

Fig. 3 -

This is a very naturalistic design. Its texture and shape is very dramatic and is calmed through the poetic lines of the callas. The tones are fresh and natural.

Posy Design 03/04/2014

Original Sketch 03/04/2014

For the posy firstly prep the oasis, smoothing out the edges and wetting the foam.

For my design I have glue-gunned wire to attach to my bark. This helps the bark sit in a more elevated position. With in the gaps I have pinned moss. I think this creates a more natural positioning within the design.

From my original sketch I had the centre covered in roses but because of the bold strong colour from the petals I decided to create a linear line that separates both sides. During the construction the left finished side was strong and translating that to the other side I thought would take away the focal roses. For the other side I just pinned moss down and used sticks to create more height.

Overall the design is strong and bold but the choice of flowers creates an artificial feel rather than a natural style I was hoping for. 

Step One 03/04/2014

Step Two 03/04/2014

 Spray Roses, Sweet Williams, Bark, Moss

Inspiration
http://www.gingerlilyflorists.co.uk/
http://www.helensburghflowershop.co.uk/