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Retail Floral Design/Event Planning

Description

This course is aimed at teaching students nearly every aspect of the floral industry as well as event planning skills. This class will teach students the fundamentals of business ownership, advanced floral design techniques, and creative thinking both inside and outside the classroom

  • Beginning to advanced floral design techniques
  • Pre-post employment interview skills
  • Advertising & visual merchandising
  • Business planning & set-up
  • Advertising & promotion
  • Customer services & sales
  • Flower identification
  • Floral design-all occasion arrangements (Weddings/funerals/proms, special holidays & themes)
  • Event Planning
  • Weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, conferences, trade shows, sports and entertainment, banquets, fundraisers and parties

Term

2 semesters / 2 term
August to June
Advanced 2nd year available

Credits

Meets the Fine Art credit for San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts

Eligibility

High School juniors, seniors, and adults

Requirements

Adults must attend a R.O.P. orientation prior to registration. Call (510) 293-2920 or send an e-mail to Adult Class Information for additional information.

Hours

3 hours (daily)

12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Costs

Adult Fees:
$50.00 Registration
$103.00 Textbook
$30.00 Tools
$60.00 Lab Fee
See Fees List

Student Fees:
None

Class Projects taken home
are an additional cost

Students must provide own transportaion to and from training sites