Creation should include
- elements of floral design (i.e., line, form, texture, space, pattern, fragrance, size, light, and color)
- principles of floral design (i.e., scale, harmony, dominance, balance, proportion, rhythm, contrast, and unity)
- aspects of color theory (e.g., color wheel, color schemes, hue, tint, tone, value, chroma, primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors, receding, advancing, the effects of color on human psychology)
- sustainability practices
- environmental (conserving natural resources by using materials responsibly)
- recycling and reusing materials and supplies
- composting plant and flower debris
- using locally sourced floral materials to craft eco-friendly bouquets.
Teacher Resource:
A Guide to Sustainable Sourcing in the Floral Industry, The Produce News
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the role of color in floral design?
- What is ROYGBIV? Why is it important when selecting colors for an arrangement?
- What is the psychology of color, and how can it be used when designing an arrangement?
- What elements can be manipulated to create rhythm?
- What are examples of different textural materials?