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• Fall 2010 / Winter 2011

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FALL/WINTER
2010/2011

• Art
• Container Gardening
• Floral Design
• Garden Design
• Gardening
• History of Garden
• Nature
• Photography
• Tour a World
  of Gardens
• Travelling Gardener
• Yoga

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

• Floral Design
• Garden Design
• Landscape Design

EVENTS

• Calendar
• Family Events
• Special Events

Modern Floral Design
[PG10F24] Margaret Taylor, Judy James
Explore the modern style in floral design, and learn how and why it differs from traditional design. Explore new methods and mechanics and create eye-catching designs. Introduction to Floral Design and Basic Floral Design are prerequisites. A materials list will be supplied upon registration. Course can be applied towards the
Floral Design Certificate.
Wednesdays, September 29 through
October 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
(4 sessions)
Public $140.71; members $127.43

Introduction to Floral Design
Beginning with the basics, you’ll learn to select and condition flowers and foliage and create centrepieces and bouquets using elements and principles of design and colour theory. Each week, take home a stunning flower arrangement. No previous experience necessary. A materials list will be supplied upon registration. Fee does not include floral materials or supplies. Course can be applied towards the Floral Design Certificate.
[PG10F25] (Sue Clarkson, Janet Marsh Frosst):
Thursdays, September 30 through October 21,
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)
[PG11W27] (Celia Roberts):
Thursdays, April 7 through 28,
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)
Public $140.71; members $127.43

Introduction to Ikebana
[PG10F26] Jean Liao
Ikenobo is the oldest school of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Founded in the fifteenth
century by Buddhist monk Ikenobo Senno, today it is practised around the world and greatly influences Western design. Learn the principles of ikenobo and create a beautiful flower arrangement each week. All plant material is included in the cost. Course can be
applied as an elective toward the Floral Design Certificate.
Thursdays, November 4 through 25,
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)
Public $200; members $180.53

Basic Floral Design
[PG11W25] Trish Symons
Learn to create floral arrangements based on a traditional application of the principles of design. In each class, you will learn about plant material, botanical names, containers and techniques needed to create a takehome floral design. Introduction to Floral Design is suggested as a prerequisite. A materials list will be
supplied upon registration. Fee does not include floral materials or supplies. Course can be applied towards the Floral Design Certificate.
Monday, January 10 through 31,
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)
Public $140.71; members $127.43

Guided Preview: Floral Design at Canada Blooms
[PG11W26] Margaret Taylor
Let Margaret Taylor take you for an in-depth preview tour of the Floral Design Competition at Canada
Blooms. Admission to Canada Blooms is included in the fee.
Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Public $35.40; members $26.55

Wedding Floral Design
[PG11W28] Margaret Taylor
Learn how to create wedding bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. Church flowers, wedding centrepieces
and table décor will also be shown in slides and demonstrations. Cost includes all floral materials and supplies. Course can be applied as an elective
toward the Floral Design Certificate.
Thursdays, April 7 through 28, 6:30
to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)
Public $140.71; members $127.43