Mohawk College Spring/Summer 2003 Continuing Education ...

SASHIKO SEWING
L e a r n t h e a r t o f S a s h i k o s t i t c h i n g u s i n g a
regular sewing machine. The use of decorative
threads can create a modern version of this art,
which has come popular to embellish garments
a n d h o u s e h o l d i t e m s . L i n d s e y L i c h t y w i l l
show you several designs that will be used to
decorate a table runner . Pa tterns suppli ed by
the instructor. Sewing skills essential.
HC372 FEE: $66.93 ☎
S1 1 TH 9:00-4:30 FF Apr24 711262
FLORAL/HORTICULTURE
FLORAL TECHNIQUES
CERTIFICATE - BASIC
If you are intereste d in working in the retail
f l o r a l i n d u s t r y , t h i s p r o g r a m i s f o r y o u . A
skillful combination of illustrated lectures and
p r a c t i c a l , h a n d s - o n t r a i n i n g i n t r o d u c e s
s t u d e n t s t o t h e p r i n c i p l e s a n d p r a c t i c e s o f
f l o r a l d e s i g n i n c l u d i n g f o r m , t e c h n i q u e ,
com positi on, colou r, plant iden tific ation and
c a r e a n d h a n d l i n g . Y o u w i l l d e v e l o p t h e
a b ili ty to c r eat e f lor al arr ang eme nts f or any
o c c a s i o n w i t h c r e a t i v e e x p r e s s i o n a n d
originality using a variety of materials.
For further information contact Bonnie
Pataran, Program Manager at (905)575-
2307 or (519)759-7200 ext. 2307 or email
bonnie.pataran@mohawkcollege.ca
Admission Requirements
Secondary School English or Equivalent.
Program of Studies
T o r e c e i v e t h e B a s i c C e r t i f ic a t e , y o u m us t
c o m p l e t e t h e f o l l o w i n g s i x c o u r s e s . I t i s
s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t c o u r s e s b e
completed in the sequence listed.
FC001 Basic Techniques and Colour Harmonies
FC004 Materials for Design
FC005 Designing with Exotics
FC002 Wedding Work and Special Occasions
FC003 Special Floral Tributes
FC006 Special Design Workshop
ALL COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED
EACH SEMESTER.
COST OF SUPPLIES FOR CLASS
PROJECTS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE STUDENT.
NOTE: Materials For Design is being
offered at the BRANTFORD CAMPUS.
TECHNIQUES & COLOR HARMONIES-
BASIC
In t his in tr odu cto ry co urs e, yo u’l l stu dy th e
p r o p e r c a r e a n d h a n d l i n g o f f l o w e r s ,
ele mentsand principles of design, and col our
h a r m o n i e s . D i f f e r e n t s t y l e s o f f l o w e r
ar ran geme nts in fr esh an d a rti fic ial ma ter ial
will be completed for practice and assessment.
Supplies required will be discussed at the first
c l a s s . A k i t w h i c h i n c l u d e s e q u i p m e n t ,
supplies, colour whee l and textbook) will be
available (approx. $60) to purchase.
FC001 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 10 WE 6:30-9:30 FF Apr16 709914
S2 5 WE 9:30-4:00 FF Apr16 709915
S3 5 MO-FR 9:30-4:00 FF Jul7 709916
MATERIALS FOR DESIGNS
An e nd le ss var iety o f plan t, dr ied , a nd na tur al
materials us ed for floral designs will be covered.
Areas of study will include period designs s uch
a s Vi c to r ia n , F r e n c h , Ge o r g ia n a n d C o lo n ia l.
S t u d e n ts w ill a ls o le a r n h o w to u s e d if f e r e n t
t y p e s o f h o ld in g m e d iu m , c r e a t e m i n i a t u r e s ,
s w a g s , a n d v a r i o u s s t y l e s o f w r e a t h s . K i t
available. PREREQUISITE:FC001.
FC004 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 10 MO 6:30-9:30 FF Apr14 709936
S2 5 WE 9:30-4:00 FF May28 709938
S3 10 MO 7:00-10:00 BF Apr14 709940
DESIGNING WITH EXOTICS
Here’s your opportunity to explore a new area
o f f l o r a l d e s i g n w o r k i n g w i t h a v a r i e t y o f
e x o t i c f l o w e r s , g r e e n s a n d a r t i f i c i a l f l o r a l
material. Various arrangements will be created
t h a t a r e u n i q u e , b o l d , d r a m a t i c a n d
con tem porary l ooking i n styl e. T he c are and
handling of exotic flowers will be covered in
detail with an introduction to corsage work. Kit
available.PREREQUISITE:FC001 and FC004.
FC005 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 10 WE 6:30-9:30 FF Apr16 709942
S2 5 MO 9:30-4:00 FF Apr14 711288
WEDDING WORK AND SPECIAL
OCCASION
Beautiful floral arrangements enhance wedding
celebrations or any special occasion. Lear n to
create bridal bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres,
c h u r c h a n d r e c e p t i o n p i e c e s f o r e i t h e r
w eddings, special birthdays, anniversaries and
graduations. Fresh and artificial floral material
will be used. Kit available. PREREQUISITES:
FC001 & FC004.
FC002 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 5 MO 9:30-4:00 FF May26 711289
SPECIAL FLORAL TRIBUTES
Floral tributes traditionally are used to make a
comforting and elegant expression in a time of
s o r r o w . Y o u w i l l l e a r n t o d e s i g n v a r i o u s
arrangements on a larger scale as floral tributes
f o r t h e b e r e a v e d . M o s s i n g a n d w r a p p i n g a
wreath, inserts, fireside basket and wire service
a r r a n g e m e n t s w i l l b e c o v e r e d . F r e s h a n d
a r t i f i c i a l f l o r a l m a t e r i a l s w i l l b e u s e d . K i t
available. PREREQUISITES: FC001 & FC004.
FC003 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 10 TU 6:30-9:30 FF Apr15 709945
S2 5 TU 9:30-4:00 FF Apr15 709948
SPECIAL DESIGN WORKSHOPS
T h i s w o r k s h o p a l l o w s s t u d e n t s t o u s e
k n ow l ed g e f ro m p r ev i ou s c o ur s es t o c r ea t e
various “theme” presentations, arrangements,
individual and group displays using a variety
of floral material. Working to speed, costing
a n d a cq u ir i ng a hi g he r l e ve l o f p ro f ic i en c y
w i ll b e e mp h as i ze d. Ma t er ia l s an d s up p li e s
e x t r a . P R E R E Q U I S I T E S : F C 0 0 1 , F C 0 0 2 ,
FC003, FC004, FC005.
FC006 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 5 TU 9:30-4:00 FF May27 709949
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C R E ATIVE ART S
FLORAL TECHNIQUES
CERTIFICATE -
INTERMEDIATE
Th is in te rme di at e l ev el p r og ra m p r ov id es a
hi gh er le ve l of pro fe ss ion al is m, p ro fic ie nc y
a n d p r a c t i c a l e x p e r i e n c e f o r i n d i v i d u a l s
already familiar with the basic floral design
tec hn iqu es . Th rou gh illu st rat ed le ctu re s an d
ha n d s -o n tr a in i ng , yo u wil l fu r th e r e x p lo r e
d es i g n pr i n c ip l e s , e l e me nt s a nd t e c hn i q u e s
i n c l u d i n g t e r r a c i n g , g r o u p i n g , p a r a l l e l i s m ,
wa t e rf a l l , v e g et a t i v e , an d n e w c o n v e n t i o n .
Yo u will d ev elo p a h ig he r lev e l o f cr ea tiv e
e x p r e s s i o n a n d o r i g i n a l i t y u s i n g v a r i o u s
m a t e r i a l s i n c r e a t i n g ‘ h i g h s t y l e ’ a n d
c o n t e m p o r a r y a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r a n y
occasion. Visual merchandising and display
work are also covered to provide broadbased
knowledge to work successfully in the
floral industry.
For further information contact
Bonnie Pataran, Program Manager
at (905)575-2307 or
(519)759-7200 ext. 2307 or
email bonnie.pataran@mohawkcollege.ca
Admission Requirements
Secondary School English or equivalent and
you must have successfully completed the
Floral Techniques Certificate - Basic (805) or
be able to provide documentation of one year
employment in the florist industry.
Program of Studies
To receive the Certificate, you must
successfully complete 5 mandatory courses
plus 1 additional course from the elective list.
FC201 Modern Flair for Wedding Designs
FC203 New Trends in Floral Design
FC202 Contemporary Tributes
FC212 Retail Flower Shop Operations 1 - NEW
FC214 Retail Flower Shop Operations 2 NEW
The elective may be chosen from the
following courses
MD249 How to Start A Small Business - NEW
FC210 Work Experience - NEW
HOR01 Fundamentals of Horticulture - NEW
HOR06 Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs - NEW
LA010 General Plant Identification - NEW
ALL COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED
EACH SEMESTER.
COST OF SUPPLIES FOR CLASS
PROJECTS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE STUDENT.
CONTEMPORARY TRIBUTES
This course covers contemporary techniques
and styles for designing a variety of floral
tributes to convey expressions of sympathy at
the funeral, at home and cemetery. Other
focuses will be learning different cultural
traditions and customs, and emphasis on
using various “high style” techniques for
designing these arrangements. Materials and
supplies extra. PREREQUISITE: FC006.
FC202 FEE: $150.90 ☎
S1 10 TH 6:30-9:30 FF Apr17 709951
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