Floral Design Institute has been teaching floral design since 1969 and has been creating online how-to design demonstrations since 1998. Subjects range from flower care and handling, design basics and wedding flowers, to advanced design techniques and styles. This library is viewed by thousands of floral design professionals and students throughout the world every day. Produced exclusively by Floral Design Institute, the slide show demonstrations in this library are free to all. Enjoy!
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Summertime --- bright full blooming flowers that celebrate the vibrancy of life. This was the inspiration for this design, a gathering of my favorite summer blooms in sunny yellow palette, perfect for any celebration this season!
Stephanotis really are spectacular flowers - The sweet fragrance alone is enough to transport you to another world - and the delicate blooms lend themselves to the soft angelic nature of a bride. They are truly a perfect wedding flower.
Mother’s Day is just a week away. In this Slide Show we are demonstrating two dramatic contemporary rose arrangements that were just as fast and easy as the traditional vase of roses. Both are perfect for the fast paced, Mother's Day holiday.
The fashion savvy prom-goers know that the perfect corsage is essential. They also know that the perfect boutonniere for their young man is a way to set themselves apart from the crowd. Here is a little inspiration to jazz up prom season.
Valentine’s Day is a lively and busy time of year for florists. Roses are the flower of choice and are requested in all types of arrangements. Here we wanted to share with you three different styles and some unique and creative enhancements that will make even the smallest bud vase a cause for celebration. Enjoy!
The changing of the seasons is the inspiration for this bridal bouquet. Autumn is a time for creativity. I love the abundant textures and warm colors that emerge with this season. This elegant woodland inspired nested bridal bouquet is perfect for an autumn harvest wedding.
Every now and then, right in the middle of everyday life, love gives us a fairytale; An enchanted dreamy story filed with warm affectionate thoughts of everlasting love. What better way to celebrate happily ever after than with a soft and romantic wedding floral centerpiece. Enjoy!
In this slideshow you will learn the techniques for creating showy fantasy flowers. These flowers are fashioned by breaking apart blossoms, then reconstructing them into an invented flower called a “composite” flower. You will love this magical bridal bouquet created from Cymbidium Orchid blossoms. Enjoy!
Rays of sunshine kiss the earth with their warmth and provide a lush joyful world in which the butterflies dance, flowers bloom, and people play. This demonstration was inspired by the color of the sun, and all the happiness it brings. Enjoy!
Orange, a color made by mixing cheery yellow and powerful red, a color that radiates warmth and exudes happiness. It is the color of adventure; a daring exploration into something new and exciting. And, did you know, orange has been shown to increase creativity? What great color to inspire a tropical spring design! Enjoy!
Vintage - Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic. (Merriam-Webster.com)
Bring springtime into your home than with a terrarium inspired succulent spring garden; bursting with color, texture, and of course fragrant blossoms. This slideshow will help you beat the winter blues and bring a splash of spring to your life.
Let the holidays begin! It's the season for sparkle and glitz! Nothing is more fun than pulling out treasured decorations, gathering family and close friends, and taking time to "deck the halls". Curlicue Christmas uses just a few ornaments and blooms to add extra holiday charm that will last well into the New Year.
'Tis the time of year to gather with family and friends and give thanks. What better way to celebrate than with the symbol of abundance and plenty….the cornucopia. Update the classic design with fabulous metal wires and make a contemporary harvest cornucopia centerpiece, perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
It's official! Summer has arrived. As of the summer solstice on Friday, June 21st, we can all shout out, "Happy Summertime!". With all the excitement of the sunshine, don't forget to add a little floral fun to your celebrations. In this demonstration, guest designer Callie DeWolf has prepared a design sure to quench your creative thirst.
Spring has sprung! The weather is warming and colorful blossoms are beginning to emerge from the soil. It's such a joy (and great relief!) to see crocus, tulips and daffodils basking in the sunlight after a long cold winter. I feel energized and creative. With all this new energy, it’s time to plan for a Spring Garden Party. I know you will love this colorful and easy to create, component styled centerpiece.
Wedding season has begun. Yes, it is nearly March (hard to believe it is nearly March!) but the weekends are beginning to fill with weddings. What’s new? What’s exciting? The beautiful hand-tied bridal bouquet has been “the” bouquet for years. And, yes, it is still quite popular. But, there is more… The cascading bouquet is making a comeback and dramatic glamour is returning with the formal linear style. Have fun with our “how-to” demonstration as you learn how to create a fabulous, "Formal Bridal Bouquet".
Hydrangeas and roses and cymbidiums and dendrobiums, oh my! So many fabulous flowers to work with – what is the best way to keep them lovely and hydrated for the wedding day? Enjoy our Beargrass Enhanced Faux Hand-Tie Bouquet demonstration and learn a fun technique for keeping the flowers fresh through out the wedding day. What a lovely bouquet; the illusion of a contemporary hand tie bouquet and the luxury of a rehydrating water source for the wedding blooms.
Hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is nearly here. The early rose orders have gone to the flower growers, vases are stocked up and bows are being tied as fast as our nimble fingers can go. Time to get creative and plan for fabulous (and easy to make) designs for the holiday. Hearts-a-Flutter is perfect: quick, easy, and romantic. I think you will really enjoy this design how-to demonstration.
Callas are such elegant and sophisticated flowers. What better blossom to use for that sophisticated bride’s bouquet? A simple sheath dress, a subtle color harmony of white and gold with a structural bouquet of callas: fabulous! Follow the step-by-step directions to make this Elegant Calla Bridal Bouquet. It is quick, easy, long-lasting and dramatic. The bride will love it and you will too. It is easy to see why the calla made the "Top 10 List" for favorite bridal flowers.