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Principles and practices of flower shop operations including salesmanship, types of shops, merchandising, buying, advertising, delivering, and personnel from a floral business owner perspective.

Advanced principles and techniques for designing, coordinating and installing floral displays for weddings, parties, special events, churches, receptions, residences, venues, retail stores and corporate accounts. Traditional, contemporary and European style designing for wedding bouquets, personal flowers, arrangements and display design.

Introduction to basic flower arranging, flower and foliage use, care and handling of fresh materials, use of ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers for fall arrangements. Basic historical periods and styles of decorating for beginners.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

Identification of cut flowers and foliage used in commercial floristry, with emphasis on post-harvest care and handling, vase life, wholesale packaging, pricing, and uses in floral design. Focus is on crops available in the fall and winter.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.