Showing posts with label contemporary floristry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contemporary floristry. Show all posts

Thursday, 15 May 2014

15/05/2014 Assessment Part One

FdA Floristry Design
Level 4
Contemporary Design skills
15th May 2014

For the course we had to do a live assessment this involve working with a commercial business and creating a suitable arrangement for the venue. 

Assessment One - Arrangement for a Commercial Outlet 

exterior 24/04/2014
Venue: Chancery Coffee House (The Chancery, 22 MARKET PLACE, MALTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO17 7LX)

Owner and Main contact throughout the assessment: Nicola 









Specification and venue
The venue is modern and has a sophisticated atmosphere. The color scheme is dark but natural light floods in from the front windows. The colors used are purples and taupe tones on the walls a bold dark violet is the feature room. Its accessorized with wood features and different varieties of vases.
The shapes seen in the venue are long and rounded; the large vase in the corner caught my attention and the lights above the bar. The impressive clock to end of the room is a focal piece to the whole room
The more angular shapes are black thick frames and black boards hanging from the walls, these themselves become statements. 

Inside Left View 24/04/2014











Right view of cafe 24/04/2014

I have decided to select the corner of the main bar (replacing the glass vase) this will be a brilliant area to display my arrangement. I will have to improvise with the sizing and height of the space. 






Vase area 24/04/2014




Sketches 25/04/2014























Final sketch 26/04/2014
These are many original sketches for my design i think they would would work well within the space.
I visited back to the venue with my sketches and she selected (final sketch) she said it would highlight the venues key design points such as the color and the materials. 
Even though she chose this design she has asked for certain specification such as bottom will be covered with bark to reflect the bar and the color of the anthiuriums being more muted. Originally i wanted green so we have changed to white i can understand this change as she want a more elegant, understated design. 










Gant chart over assessment 26/05/2014

Over the design i have chosen to select White anthiuriums and wire.

Further Reading 
History and Culture of Malton 

Malton is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, has a population of around 13,000 people. It is located to the north of the River Derwent which forms the historic boundary between the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire.
The town is mainly Caucasian race, and has traditional routes. The culture of the area is traditional and a majority of shops close Sunday still. Market days are holding every Saturday.
Malton is the local commercial and retail center. In the town center there are many small traditional independent shops along with some high street names. The market place has recently become a meeting area with a number of coffee bars and cafés opening all day to complement the public houses. The town aims to become known as 'Yorkshire's Food Capital'.
The ‘We Love Malton’ campaign was launched in March 2009. It aims to reinvigorate the town of Malton as a 'Food Lovers' destination and raise its appeal with both residents and tourists.
Malton has strong links with Charles Dickens - all stemming from his close friendship with Charles Smithson, a solicitor based at offices in the town's Chancery Lane.  Smithson first met Dickens while he was in London as part of his legal training.
It is widely believed that the Chancery Lane offices were the model for Scrooge's counting house in A Christmas Carol, and that the church bells which feature so prominently in the novel were modelled on those of St Leonard's on Church Hill.






Sunday, 11 May 2014

Modern Arrangement: Cardboard Design 10/04/2014


FdA Floristry Design
Level 4
Contemporary Design skills
10th April 2014

Modern Arrangement: Cardboard Design

Innovative, unique design that brings a new take on recyclable resources. This style would look impressive at a corporate event or commercial outlet 

Sluis,M,V,D Creativity With Flowers 10/04/14

Fig.1 - This design is based on the contrast between soft and strong. The flowers are perfectly blended and emphasise growth.









Sluis,M,V,D Creativity With Flowers 10/04/14

Fig.2 - This design is alot more textured to Sluis other arrangement. Its style flows and is relaxed by its choice of delicate flowers.












Bruyne D,T Creativity With Flowers 10/04/14

Fig.3 - Here the paper claims all attention. The roughness of the torn paper forms a striking contrast with the softness of the flowers.













My Design 

Final Design 10/04/2014
For the cardboard design i grouped smaller and larger wheels of cardboard to create a layered effect. I think this creates depth and a contemporary twist to the Lily's
Final Design 10/04/2014

Final Design 10/04/2014
 The closed bud of the lily give it a mono tonal pallet with the greens reflecting the Eco theme.
Final Design 10/04/2014

Final Design 10/04/2014
The container i used was recycled and gives it a modern touch. I would use this container for a restaurant commission.

The Development

Constructing this arrangement was a long process due to the manipulation of the cardboard. To create the effect i layered different heights of cardboard and hot glued together.

Step one, 10/04/2014

















Step Two 10/04/2014

Simply using corrugated cardboard, roll into cylinders and hot gluing in sections to secure your shape. To create different heights cut the cardboard a random widths.








To prep the container holding your arrangement mould oasis foam to fit. Fill to the brim making sure it doesn't overflow. If it overflows the cardboard will become soggy ruining the overall design.
Step Three 10/04/2014
Step Three 10/04/2014























To create height in your design insert long twigs which secures both the Lily's and the cardboard to the design.

Cardboard close up 10/04/2014

 http://oasisfloral.co.uk/






 

Friday, 4 April 2014

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

03/04/2014
The celosia was much heavier than first expected. The overall focus of the design is much larger than expected compared to my sketch.

03/04/2014
 Purple wire create an electrical current through the flowers.

03/04/2014


03/04/2014   

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


Thursday, 27 March 2014

Free Standing Design 27/03/2014

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

Free Standing Arrangement

Physical Balance is crucial for this design, and support is crucial. Using the correct materials and weights is most important for this design to work. 
Fig 1(Akker, P,V) Floral composition 27/03/2014
Fig2(Akker,P,V) Floral Composition 27/03/2014

















Inspiration and Ideas
 Pim Vander Akker - Fig 1 Technically successful. All flowers and materials are evenly spaced. Material used collects and creates a rustic raw approach to modern design.
Fig 2 Reminds me of Noah's ark, the construction of this design is very complex, the overall finish is strong and unusual.  The shape is purposefully slanted but i think a more exaggerated lean is wanted.
http://www.pimdesigned.com/floral.php

Home Edition Fleur Creatif 27/03/2014
Fleur Creatif - home edition 
The design shows shows that this type of design can be used at any scale, the workmanship within this arrangement is simplistic but very effective.

Blooms World 27/03/2014
Blooms World Magazine
This designs is much more appropriate for household, commercial subjects. Within this research i will reconstruct this design



http://fleurcreatif.co.uk/
http://blooms-world.com/about.htm









Development

Simple Sketch 27/03/2014
start of construction 27/03/2014


Free Standing Structure 27/03/2014
 Development
Within my sketch that i drew first i have decided to place my orchids to the top of the desgn surrounded by the craspedia. I am hoping for the design to alter as i construct.

To begin development you must construct a snake grass base. To create this base attach snake grass together with cocktail sticks. Other sticks could be used like porcupine needles.
To make the sticks more attractive tidy up by spinning wool around each stick.
Ensure the base is upright and supported.
All stick must interlink for the design to work. Using more than one foliage can add great texture, i have also used twigs

For the next and final step you need floral adhesive glue/ tie wrap or wire of your desired choice. 




Overall Design
Orchid arrangement 27/03/2014
close up 1 27/03/2014
lower close up 27/03/2014
Higher Close up 27/03/2014
Over all i am very impressed with my final design. event though it doesn't look like my sketch, i have kept a simple asymmetric line from the top to bottom. I have tried to keep the spacing even but have lost this spacing using the craspedia. I am not keen on the chins on my design, if i could re do this design i would keep minimal types of flowers as it hides the free standing base. The contrasting black medallino sticks compliment the bright flush colours. The sticks are manipulated to resemble the orchids smooth rounded shape and create a curvature overall to my design.

 Orchids, Craspedia, Snake grass, Chins, Twigs.



































Funeral Work 20/03/2014

Work Experience - Grandma's Funeral
My Grandparents garden 20/03/2014
Unfortunately my Grandmother passed away, and my pathway into floristry was originally inspired by my grandparents, so I made it my duty to create floral tributes to her fantastic life.
My grandparents garden is a maze of glorious flowers and huge trees, finding suitable foliage and flowers was tricky especially when i had already bought some key pieces my designs had to surround. I bought Gerbera, Calla Lily's, tulips and bear grass originally.

Feather Hand Tie 20/03/2014
Small Hand Tie - A simple effective design made with calla Lily's, bear grass and broom found in grandmas garden. Fresh, peaceful composition with muted spring colours. The feather is a tribute to her life as she worked with birds till she retired, the colours from the macaw feather also give it more vibrancy. Was happy with my overall workmanship of this piece, i wished i had left the stems a little longer as the overall size of the hand tie was petite.
This creation was placed on the end of an aisle in the crematorium.


Gerbera Arrangement Piece - Gerberas, bear grass; broom and Palm Leaves from the garden.
Gerbera Table Arrangement 20/03/2014
This was the table centrepiece to sit in front of grandmas history of photos. The overall design works and has great movement from both the groom and leaf manipulation. The line in the Gerberas has been lost as the spacing between is too close. Colours are natural, fresh.
Arrangement 20/03/2014
 I wish i had covered my oasis more. To stop the oasis from showing (especially as the size of the oasis was too big to start) i constructed a twig basket that resembled a nest. this is perfect for grandma and her life history!!!!
Coffin Cross
This was most tricky to create. This piece has been recycled from last week. Ive changed the overall design because of the choice of flowers i had bought and what i could use at grandmas house. I was totally inspired by my grandmothers bird of Paradise plant and blue orchid plant in her conservatory so i used the lines of the Paradise flower to outline the cross shape and the orchid as a focal point. The tulips were simply manipulated thought the cross. The colours were bright and tropical the shape of the bird of Paradise flower compliments the cross's texture. If i was to do this again i would match all the designs together as they all have nothing in common and my workmanship skill need tweaking.
Cross design 20/03/2014






close up 20/03/2014




Friday, 14 March 2014

13/03/2014 Cross Design

FdA Floristry Design
Level 4
Contemporary Design skills
13th March 2014

Activity Two - (Funeral Design) Loose Cross 
 
Victorian CrossThe History of sympathy (Benjamin,P) 11/03/2014
The Cross is the strongest symbol of Christian belief. A design to be placed on a coffin or can be used as a tribute. Particularly in the Victorian times the cross shape was used for royal funerals. The cross is a symbol of suffering and of the final victory of faith. Techniques being used were wiring, binding and arranging. But as time went on the biggest change in techniques would come with the launch of the first floral foam: Oasis. Initially this change wasnt recognised and stayed technical , because it was invented to replace the packed moss shapes. It was not until the late sixties and seventies that we saw a complete change in design.


Inspiration 
 

Cross 1 Vanden Berghe,M Flowers in Tears 11/03/2014
Cross 2 Vanden Berghe,M Flowers in Tears 11/03/2014



Cross 1: Straight, hard lines and angles is reflected by the material to create the shape. This works because its contrasted by the delicate sweet carnations. Colours are muted perhaps another colour would of created a more exciting tone.
Cross 2: This cross is very contemporary and has loose qualities. the base of the design is linear and clean, white representing purity.  The shape is lost to the top and texture could of been emphasised by using different heights.

Cross Sketch 13/03/2014
  
Developing Process

I did a quick sketch, drawing the main points of my design, i have decided to place all the Calla Lily's vertical and horizontal on the cross to keep the rhythm and overall shape. I have shown the foliage and twigs are to be textured with open space. The colours used are natural apart from the contrasting feathers that will create a unique design.



A variety of Twigs selected
Practical 
For the cross design foraging is a must to develop a unique bespoke piece. I have selected different sorts of twigs that all have different shape, colour and lengths.
To plan the cross, create a simple shape and bind together with wire. This is the same with any shape your trying to create.
Simple base
Try to use the branches to naturally slot into the base. keep the mechanics such as wire, hidden or decorate keeping with the theme. I added colour by spraying pink on one branch, i wish i had used more of this spray to balance out the natural yellows from the dogwood. The pink also brings out the feathers I've used and creates an eye catching colour harmony.
An important point to think about is the size of the design. This design is suited to fit on top of a coffin.
Close up of cross without flowers













Wiring of the Calla Lily
Wiring of the calla lily stem
Once you know how long you want the stems to be, you must wire the bottoms to help prevent the callas from splitting and becoming untidy. To do this: wrap binding wire just above the bottom of the stem and twist the ends together. Simply snip the stem so the wire is now at the bottom. I personally need to improve on this wiring to try and keep it tight and secure.
This image shows my workmanship is untidy and does not looks professional.



 Design Overall

Design on coffin

Overall Finish
Overall i am happy with this funeral design. even though its different from my original plan. I have kept the open shape but both the colour and rythem have altered. The colours are more diverse and create a rainbow of fun. Whether this is appropriate for a funeral piece or not its unique in its design. If i could change this design i would of added more pink spray to balance out the top. The pink is complimented by the natural purple tone from the calla and creates a monotone harmony
The rhythm and shape created by the stems elongates the length on the design. i would of added another calla nearer the top to pull in the top and base.

Inspiration: http://www.cleome.be/