Basic Floral Arrangement ShapesRobbie BuchananMay 2007

Triangular DesignsThree distinct sides and corners, angles or tipsOne-sided designs (normally viewed only from one side)Can be symmetrical or asymmetricalEquilateral,isosceles

Triangular Design ConstructionAdd three flowers or stems of foliage to create the framework (usually toward the back and angled forward since these are typically one-sided arrangements)

Cone DesignsTypical of Byzantine style3-D vertical isosceles triangleFloral foam wrapped with chicken wire or cut into a cone shape to be used

Cone Design ConstructionSecure foam and chicken wireAdd thin moss with green pinsAdd fruit, veggies, berries, pine cones if desired with green pins, wire or wood picksInsert short stemmed flowers

Circular DesignsCan be one-sided (oval, fan) or viewed from all sides (round, oval)Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical

Circular DesignsRoundOvalFan-shaped

What kind of flowers do you use?

Creating Circular DesignsDesigned to be viewed from ______ sidesThere is no _______ pointAll stems should be the same __________ from the center of the designThe space between flowers should be ________We use mass, filler and form flowers, but not _______ flowers, UNLESS we are making a ________ type of round arrangement

Line StylesCrescent Hogarth Curve

Creating Line Style ArrangmentsSelect curving stems to form the shapeWhat can be done to help stems curve?

Vertical Design StylesUsed when strong vertical line needs to be emphasizedUsually put in vertical containersHeight emphasized

Creating Vertical DesignsBud vasesStylized vertical designsSelect appropriate containerEstablish height of arrangementAnd primary flowersAdd a component that extends downwardKeep line as you finishAdd mass foliage for focal point

Horizontal DesignsStrong horizontal lineProvides a peaceful, restful feelingUsually combined with the triangular shape

Creating Horizontal DesignsSelect low containerEstablish frameworkEstablish narrow widthEstablish heightAdd flowers to fill in