TSFA Floral Design Types and Techniques

Framing

Branches of flowers used around perimeter to direct attention

Pillowing

Tight positioning of flower clusters forming rounded hills

Terracing and Layering

Similar techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of eachother

Ikebana

Japanese style of arrangement characterized by linear form

Pave

Arrangement where heights should not vary, characterized by parallel or surface insertions creating uniform area

Abstract

Contains more than one single focal point

Vegetative

resembles the natural growth; seasonal compatibility

Stair Step Manner

Placement of cut material in parallel design in each group to create depth

Waterfall

Shorter stems provide focal point near the rim of the container

Interpretive

Combination of both natural and man made materials in unnatural manner

Formal-Linear

Asymmetrically balanced design that emphasizes forms and lines

Parallel

Groups of flowers strengthen the element of the line which moves the eye through the arrangement

Cascade

Several layers of materials to create a flowering effect

Asymmetrical

Triangular pattern with strong “L-Line”

Symmetrical

Equilateral triangular