Floristry for Special Events: Wiring Techniques & Methods

About the event

This program is a professionally oriented program for those wanting to learn professional techniques for wiring all types of flowers for corsages, head wreaths and wired cascading bouquets.

Morning Session: Wiring Flowers for Head Wreaths, Boutonnieres & Corsages

In this class students learn how to choose flowers for boutonnieres, head wreaths and corsages based on longevity and appropriateness for each application. Hand-wiring techniques will be demonstrated for specific flower types and then applied to each application. Students will take home a head wreath, boutonniere and corsage as created in class.

Afternoon Session: Cascading Bridal Bouquet

Students will learn how to create a modern, cascading bridal bouquet incorporating hand-wired blossoms with natural blooms. Students will learn how to wire stems to create length, how to manipulate stems and blooms to feature a flower’s best features and how to create a lush, cascading bouquet to produce an overall dramatic…