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The Toronto Botanical Garden is pleased to offer a series of integrated courses leading to a Certificate of Achievement in Floral Design. This is not a college credit course but a program that has been developed to provide a thorough foundation in the art of floral design for the dedicated amateur, for professionals who may use floral design to enhance their primary field of endeavor (e.g. interior designers, decorators, real estate agents) or as an exploratory course of study for those in pursuit of work in the florist trade. All courses are hands-on and will be taught by floral design judges accredited by the Garden Clubs of Ontario.

To earn the TBG Certificate in Floral Design requires 72 hours of instruction which may be spread over no more than six years. Students must successfully complete five mandatory courses (45 hours) and an additional 27 hours drawn from a variety of elective courses and workshops. A pass mark must be obtained in each course. The required courses will be given several times over the next few years and the electives will vary from term to term. See the current program guide for the courses available. [Click here].

Required Courses

• Introduction to Floral Design, 9 hours
• Basic Floral Design, 9 hours
• Creative Design: From Traditional to Modern,
  9 hours
• Modern Floral Design, 9 hours
• Miniature, Small and Large Floral Design, 9 hours

TOTAL: 45 hours

Elective Courses
(selections will vary from term to term)

• Wedding Design
• Sympathy / Tribute Design
  Working with Colour
• Designing with Glass Containers
• Modern Floral Design Techniques
• Ikebana
• Table Designs
• Wedding Flowers
• Floating Florals
• Party Decor
• Care and Conditioning of Flowers & Mechanics

Registration
Those taking floral design courses who desire to participate in the certificate program must register with the TBG Program Coordinator. [Click here to download a printer-friendly registration form] The cost to enroll in the Program is $20, to be collected upon enrollment.

Please note that students are not required to be enrolled in the certificate program in order to take classes.

The Coordinator for the Floral Design Certificate Program is Margaret Taylor, an accredited floral design judge, teacher and demonstrator.

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