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Flower School

A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging
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Flower School by Calvert Crary introduces readers to the art of floral design, drawing on the expertise of FlowerSchool New York, a world-renowned institute. This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions for selecting, conditioning, and arranging flowers, tailored for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Featuring tips from acclaimed master florists and vivid colour photographs, the book empowers readers to create stunning bouquets suitable for any occasion.
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This book is ideal for home arrangers, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone keen to develop their floral design skills with professional guidance. Its accessible instructions and expert advice make it suitable for beginners and those looking to elevate their flower arranging to an artistic level.

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FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premier institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master florists including Kiana Underwood, Remco Van Vliet, Lewis Miller, Emily Thompson, and Ingrid Carozzi.

Now, for the first time, FlowerSchool Executive Director Calvert Crary is publishing a book that will make it possible for even the greenest at-home arrangers to create gorgeous, Instagram-worthy bouquets. This hands-on, comprehensive guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions that cover all the most crucial aspects of flower arranging, including:

  • How to buy the best flowers and how to get the best prices
  • Selecting your flowers based on texture, colour, and seasonality
  • Conditioning your flowers to ensure they last as long as possible
  • Pairing your flowers with the right vase
  • Creating arrangements in a wide variety of styles that will work for any occasion

Including advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and featuring beautiful colour photographs of each unique arrangement, Flower School offers invaluable, insider tips and tricks that can only be gained through years of experience, providing readers with the fundamental tools and education they need to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.

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Praised as an encyclopedia of floral design, Flower School offers a rich visual experience and expert insight into creative flower arranging. FlowerPowerDaily appreciates Crary's access to modern design trends, calling it a source of fun and inspiration. Publisher's Weekly highlights its artistic potential, suggesting gardeners will find great value in the book's approach to flowers as a creative medium.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762471461

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 200 full color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Calvert Crary is the Executive Director of FlowerSchool New York and FlowerSchool Los Angeles. After over a decade as a professional photographer, shooting mostly lifestyles and fashion, Calvert made the transition to floral entrepreneur in 2006. Having opened and successfully run three flower businesses in New York City simultaneously, he not only knows his way around the camera but the cut flower world as well. Calvert has trained and coached many students on how to open shops and reorganize existing floral businesses into thriving careers.

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