Flower Arranging

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From earliest times flowers have been used to create forms of beauty throughout the world, from the linear art of Japan to the fulsome arrangements favoured in the West. This book is designed to show how, with imagination and some guidance, the natural beauty of flowers can brighten the home all year round and in addition provide an interest that anyone can pursue with little cost and a great deal of pleasure.
All the techniques of successful flower arranging are clearly and expertly described with the help of useful diagrams and superb photographs. The basic principles are explained, such as how to group flowers, where to position the tallest flowers, and the size of the arrangement in relation to the size of the container. The choice of plant materials is discussed, the equipment needed, ways of holding flowers in containers, methods of conditioning flowers and foliage. There are many useful tips on selecting the most suitable arrangement for a particular setting and how to use... Tovább

Fülszöveg

From earliest times flowers have been used to create forms of beauty throughout the world, from the linear art of Japan to the fulsome arrangements favoured in the West. This book is designed to show how, with imagination and some guidance, the natural beauty of flowers can brighten the home all year round and in addition provide an interest that anyone can pursue with little cost and a great deal of pleasure.
All the techniques of successful flower arranging are clearly and expertly described with the help of useful diagrams and superb photographs. The basic principles are explained, such as how to group flowers, where to position the tallest flowers, and the size of the arrangement in relation to the size of the container. The choice of plant materials is discussed, the equipment needed, ways of holding flowers in containers, methods of conditioning flowers and foliage. There are many useful tips on selecting the most suitable arrangement for a particular setting and how to use colour to its best effect. Basic shapes are described with step-by-step photographs to show you exactly how arrangements are built up, and there is a chapter on arrangements for special occasions such as weddings and house warmings.
An excellent guide for the beginner, this book will also provide many useful ideas for the more experienced flower arranger.

Barbara Pearce was trained in flower arrangement at the Constance Spry Flower School in London, gaining the school's diploma in flower arrangement and floristry in 196L She then received further training and joined the staff of this celebrated establishment, teaching diploma students for the next seven years.
For a further three years she was responsible for flower arrangement demonstrations held by the organization in many parts of Britain and abroad, as well as holding classes and private lessons at the school.
Barbara Pearce is now married and devotes her time to her home and family in Surrey where she arranges flowers for her own pleasure. Vissza