Paula Pryke's Flower School Creating Bold Innovative Floral Designs

by PRYKE, PAULA

• ISBN13: 9780847828050
• ISBN10: 0847828050
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-02-14
• Publisher: Rizzoli

Summary

Paula Pryke is one of the world's leading floral designers and an inspiration to novices and experts alike. Her flower school in London, which attracts students worldwide, provides one of the most sought-after credentials for anyone serious about mastering the art of floral design. Now with Flower School, Pryke offers the essentials of her London program in gorgeously illustrated text, allowing readers to feel as if they have enrolled in her school. Simple step-by-step instructions and clearly defined photographs make even the most ambitious design achievable. Drawing on her signature designs, she discusses design rules, color concepts, equipment, and flower preparation, and then offers a series of formal lessons on hand-tied bouquets, the use of water in containers, wirework, and designing for special events. This impressive collection is rounded out with a flower directory detailing those flowers and plants best suited to Pryke's dramatic approach to floral artistry. Packed with original ideas and invaluable techniques, this comprehensive volume is an inspirational sourcebook for flower arrangers of any level.

Author Biography

Paula Pryke has a world-renowned reputation for innovative and brilliantly colorful floral designs. Her previous books include Simple Flowers, Flowers! Flowers!, Living Color, and Wedding Flowers.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
My signature style	p. 10
Fundamentals	p. 30
Design rules	p. 32
Color concepts	p. 68
Lessons	p. 82
Equipment and care	p. 84
Hand-tied flowers	p. 92
Arrangements	p. 114
Securing flowers	p. 116
Wirework	p. 154
Celebrations	p. 170
Flower directory	p. 186
Index	p. 190
Acknowledgments	p. 192
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