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