To satisfy the requirements for the Mercer County Community College Center for Continuing Studies Floral Design Certificate, students must:
Whether you are an aspiring floral designer that is looking to start your career, considering making advancements in your profession, or looking to open your own business, enrolling in our certificate program is the ideal pathway. You will train with an industry expert while refining your skills for employment or business ownership opportunities.
To ensure enough resources, no one will be registered past seven days prior to class.
Prerequisite Class: Basic Floral Design (offered every semester)
Please see the Personal Interest Section of the catalog for additional standalone classes.
Inspired by European floral design, we will be using the spiral hand tied design style to create beautiful bouquets full of texture and interest. This elegant floral form is designed to enhance the romantic silhouette of the ladies in the bridal party
NCFLO-CS006-01 / cost $110
Dates Mar 23 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
Using the similar geometric forms of Crescent and Hogarth (or “S” shape) Curve, you will learn to design floral arrangements recognized for their beauty in graceful curves. Inspired by the crescent shape of the moon and the elegant curves of the female body, these florals are very creative artistic designs.
NCFLO-CS004-01 / cost $110
Dates Apr 20 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
Do you love flowers and have always wanted to learn how to create amazing flower arrangements? During this introductory class, we will discuss the Principles and Elements of Floral Design. Using industry standard techniques, you will design a vased floral, a foam based floral and a ribbon bow. The skills taught in this class are the foundations for all the elective floral design courses
NCFLO-CS001-01 / cost $129
Dates Jun 15 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Armature Based Floral Design
Corsages, Boutonnieres. and Hair Florals
NCFLO-CS014-01 / cost $249.
Dates Jul 9 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day F NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Cascading Wedding Bouquets
Pavé Floral Design
NCFLO-CS015-01 / cost $249
Dates Jul 10 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day SA NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Tropical Triangle Floral Design
Funeral Floral Design
NCFLO-CS016-01 / cost $249
Dates Jul 11 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day SU NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Organic Floral Design
Horizontal and Vertical Line Floral Design
NCFLO-CS017-01 / cost $249
Dates Jul 16 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day F NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Tablescaping Floral Design
Crescent and Hogarth Curve Floral Design
NCFLO-CS019-01 / cost $249
Dates Jul 17 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day SA NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Hand Tied Wedding Floral Bouquets
Floral Accents for Cakes
NCFLO-CS020-01 / cost $249
Dates Jul 18 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Pomroy
Day SU NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
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