Floral Design Certificate Program
Floral classes:
- Floral Design 1, 2 & 3
- Principals & Elements of Design
- Sympathy & Funeral Flowers
- Wedding 1 & 2
- Large Scale Design
- Floral Fundamentals
- Fit to Be Tied
- Wearables
Bucks County Community College is a proud Educational Partner with the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Through this program floral design students have a chance to become a Certified floral Designer (CFD) by completing BCCC's comprehensive curriculum.
Students who successfully complete the required Education Partner coursework as listed below, including the Capstone, will receive a program certificate of completion, and will be invited to participate in the hands-on Capstone, wherein their work will be evaluated. If the student's work is deemed at the level of a CFD, an invitation to proceed to the final step in the CFD certification process with AIFD will be extended. For full information about the CFD certification, please visit: https://aifd.org/membership/becoming-a-cfd/
The course is to be completed at your own pace, there is no time limit on finishing the program. By engaging in all classes as they are offered throughout the year, the program could be completed in as little as 9 months.
Please note: Unless otherwise noted, only one absence per class is permitted in order to receive a certificate of completion. If class is canceled due to weather, the class will be rescheduled in the same week.
| Core Classes | Prerequisite | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Floral Design 1 | 15 | |
| Floral Design 2 | Floral Design 1 | 15 |
| Floral Design 3 | Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2 |
15 |
| Principles & Elements of Design | Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2 |
12 |
| Wedding 1: A Personal Touch | Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2 |
15 |
| Wedding 2: Ceremony & Celebrations | Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2 |
15 |
| Sympathy & Funeral Flowers | Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2 | 15 |
| 4 Electives | ||
| Capstone (Final Evaluation) | All 7 core and 4 electives | |
| Total Certificate Hours (not including Capstone) | 102 |
- Must complete 102 hours plus 4 electives in order to register for the capstone.
- Unless otherwise noted, only one absence per class is permitted in order to receive a certificate of completion. Missed classes cannot be made up. Unless other arrangements have been made directly with the instructor prior to the start of the class that you will be missing, you forfeit the materials for the class that have been ordered on your behalf. Ask the Community Education & Professional Certification Department for instructor contact information to inquire about the possibility of collecting the materials.
- If the college should close for some reason and your class is cancelled, the class will be rescheduled in the same week.
- There is a $35 non-refundable withdrawal charge if you cancel your enrollment in a course. The following conditions apply to refunds:
- For all courses: 100% refund (less withdrawal charge) when you notify the Community Education & Professional Certification Department at least five (5) days prior to the course starting date. No refunds after this time.
- If you withdraw your registration from a floral design course within 72 hours of the start of that course, you have the option of picking up the fresh material for the first class that has already been ordered on your behalf. Picking up the fresh material must take place during the time slot that the class is taking place. If you do not make these arrangements with the instructor prior to the start of the class, you will forfeit the materials. Ask the Community Education & Professional Certification Department for instructor contact information to make these arrangements.
FLORAL DESIGN 1 (CORE) FLORA 1000 C01/C02
1/3 - 2/6
(no class 1/16) 6:00pm - 9:00pm C02/5 Tuesdays,
5/16 - 6/13 6:00pm - 9:00pm
You will be introduced to the basics of floral designing - how to care and condition fresh flowers to prolong their life, floral design terminology, and various design trends and techniques. You will learn to arrange in a variety of vases (including but not limited to glassware, plastic, and basket containers) using a wide range of flowers and foliage. No prior experience necessary. Students should bring a floral knife, bunch cutters, wire cutters and scissors to class. Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Cost includes $350 material/book.
FLORAL DESIGN 2 (CORE) FLORA 1001 C01
(no class 3/1) 6:30pm - 9:30pm
You will be able to advance your knowledge and skills in floral design with this intermediate course. You will have opportunities to design larger arrangements using more complex techniques. You will learn to use some of the most common design techniques including: mille de fleur, Biedermeier, phoenix, and waterfall designs. Ron Mulray, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost.
FLORA DESIGN 3 (CORE) FLORA 1002 C01
3/28 - 4/25 6:00pm - 9:00pm Newtown Campus
Students will utilize innovative techniques to create advanced floral designs. Designs created in this class will demonstrate applied knowledge of the elements and principles. Creations will focus on Contemporary, European and Asian Design. Students will learn critical thinking skills and how to edit design applications. Shannon Toal, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost.
PRINCIPALS & ELEMENTS OF DESIGN (CORE) FLORA 1030 C01
(no class 2/11) 9:00am - 1:00pm
How can you balance a floral design with color? What accents can you use to create rhythm? What's the best way to line up the scale of your design for proper proportion? Take a deep dive into the Principles & Elements of design in this course where we'll explore inspirations and refine hands-on floral design applications. Attendance at all classes is required in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2
Cost includes $150 material/flower cost.
SYMPATHY & FUNERAL FLOWERS (CORE) FLORA 1004 C01
3/6 - 4/17,
(no class 3/27 & 4/10) 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Expand your floral design skills by learning one of the biggest parts of the industry. We will explore all the different ways that floral design is used for funeral and sympathy work. Our designs will be based on the principals and elements of design, and we will be looking at modern trends in sympathy design. Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2
Cost includes $275 material/flower cost.
WEDDING 1: A Personal Touch (CORE) FLORA 1014 C01
From Brides and Grooms, to Moms, Flower Girls and that Great Uncle who's never missed a birthday, we'll walk through the best ways to create all of the personal flowers for the wedding day, along with techniques to add that creative and personal touch for each unique client. Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD & Ron Mulray, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost.
WEDDING 2: CEREMONY & CELEBRATIONS (CORE) FLORA 1015 C01
We're going to the chapel, and the church, and the Cathedral! Then we'll explore the techniques and mechanics used to create inspiring reception décor. All instructors will teach this class.
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1 & Floral Design 2
Cost includes $250 material/flower cost.
Large Scale Design (ELECTIVE) FLORA 1023 C01
Our designs will be based on the principals and elements of design, and we will be looking at modern trends in event design. All projects will be done in a group format completing one large design from start to finish each week. Ron Mulray, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1
Cost includes $200 material/flower cost.
FLORAL FUNDAMENTALS (ELECTIVE) FLORA 1035 C01
2/23 - 2/24 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Let's talk shop! In this lecture series you'll learn about floral sourcing, care and handling, pricing strategies, sales tips, social media musts and much, much more! Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Fit To Be Tied (Elective) FLORA 1028 C01
4/5 - 4/26 6:30pm - 9:30pm
During this course, we will explore five different techniques of hand-tied bouquets, from European spiral to using an Armature, creating a cascade. Hand-tied presentation bouquets and a faux hand-tied bouquet are all fit to be tied. You will expand your knowledge and confidence on hand-tied bouquets for weddings, proms, or even just a beautiful arrangement. Ron Mulray, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1
Cost includes $200 material/flower cost.
WEARABLES (ELECTIVE) FLORA 1034 C01
Friday, 3/31,
Thursday, 4/6,
Friday, 4/7 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Flowers aren't just great to look at, they're fun to wear! Join us in learning the mechanics and techniques of creating floral wearables and jewelry that can be worn around town, or to your next soiree! Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Prerequisite: Floral Design 1
Cost includes $200 material/flower cost.