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Hampshire State Florists’ Association
NH Design Certification Classes 2010
January 10 January 24 February 21 March 7 March 28 Instructor – Valerie Dawes, nhmfd Class 1 - Orientation & Introduction Class 2 – Advanced Design – Theory What is Advanced Design? What is theory? Introduction to – Guideline of Arrangement Categories
Class 3 – Advanced Design
Class 4 – Advanced Design
Class 5 – Final ExamsFinal Exam –Written closed book Design 1- Surprise Package Design 2 - Theme Development Designer Notebook- passed in Fees & Registration Class 1- No Charge $50 Classes 2-5 (checks payable to NHSFA) Classes may be paid for in advance, or the day of the class.Books Mandatory per student AIFD – Book of Terminology..............................19.95 plus shipping. Order direct -AIFD: 1-410-752-3318 or www.AIFD.org Florists’ Review – Design School.........................14.99 plus shipping. Available at some floral wholesalers or Florists’ Review 1-800-367-4708 /www.floristsreview.com Not mandatory but helpful- Principles of Floral Design – Gregor Lersch 60.00 plus shipping Order direct at gunters.com
Who is eligible to take the class? Must have 3 years full time design experience, (Students must be able to show proof of design experience) All eligibility for enrollment will be up to the NHSFA Education Chairman and the instructor. Due to the nature of study eligibility will be strictly enforced. What will the 5 classes consist of? All focus will be on advanced design. The morning session will consist of lecture, followed by hands-on design, evaluation, then a written test. The afternoon session will be hands-on design, followed by an evaluation. Each class will focus on specific element, principles and design techniques. Use the class outline for preparation. Self-study is required prior to each class.The Final Exam Class 5The final exam will consist of a written test and 2 designs; one being a surprise package, the other being theme development, the themed design will be announced at the first class. Test results will be mailed following the class. The test will be the property of the student. Due to the nature of this course the classes are progressive and should be taken in order. If a student does not pass a class (es) and continues in a following year, the classes that the student passed will remain on the books as passed classes and continuation of nhmfd can continue until all classes are passed. Criteria to pass nhmfd Completion of all classes with a pass rate of 80% including final exam Completion of nhmfd designer notebook 100% attendance Upon passing nhmfd you will receive:
Graduation Graduation ceremony and pinning to be held at a NHSFA function and will be announced at the last class. At this time, the student with the highest grade will be announced. Grading
Design Materials- You will supply your own design materials. We will provide you with a list of suggested flower and product, keeping the wholesale value between $30 & $40.Cancellation Policy – There is no refund for cancellation, however the fees may be applied to a future class, and this also applies to weather related cancellations Location & TimeRJ Carbone, Bedford NH 603-668-3333 Classes will be held from 8:30a.m. (sharp) – 4:30 p.m. with a ½ hr. lunch break.What to bring· A fully equipped toolbox – all the design bench supplies you use daily · Something to elevate your work · Buckets for your flowers · Camera; pictures are a notebook requirement · Designers Notebook - 3 ringed binder with 6 separators · Required books · Lunch- pot luck to share, utensils plates and napkins are provided · Any favorite material you like to work with.Designers Note Book- The designer’s notebook is meant to be your personal designer’s journal. Notebooks are the property of the student and will be returned at Graduation. · Class Notes · Handouts · Design Evaluations · Tests · Notes pictures and support information from Classes 1 – 3 · Verification of at least 6 techniques as found in nature · Essay (100 word or more) topics to be announced Criteria to maintain addendum Must Accumulate 20 points every 3 years to maintain membership 5 points for writing a column in the NHSFA Newsletter 5 points for attending a design show, design related workshop 5 points for being on a design panel or giving a presentation such as Garden Club or Rochester Fair or NHSFA show 5 points for assisting in a nhmfd class 5 points for being on the executive board 5 point for serving on an active NHSFA committee 5 points for entering in a design competition |