Horticulture school training courses in Aurora, CO (public, in-house or online)

The Horticulture program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in four (4) specialist areas of this field: Landscape/Irrigation, Greenhouse/Nursery, Maintenance and Interior Plantscaping. Coursework includes instructions about materials, operations and business practices in each area. Classes are hands-on.

This course is a prerequisite for the Personal Flowers hands-on workshop unless you have already successfully completed another education Pathway or have been in the floral industry for three (3) or more years. It is designed to acquaint the student with personal flowers, such as corsages, boutonnieres, bridal and attendant bouquets. It is designed to equip the student with introductory knowledge in order to be successful in the hands-on workshop portion of the course. The use of ribbons and ...

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This course is a prerequisite for the Arrangements hands-on workshop unless you have already successfully completed another education Pathway or have been in the floral industry for three (3) or more years. It is designed to acquaint the student with basic information about floral designs commonly used in retail floristry, including sympathy designs, centerpieces, vase arrangements and geometric designs. It is designed to equip the student with introductory knowledge in order to be successful ...

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This course is designed to illustrate and define the terms and processes related to the "nuts and bolts" of assembling a flower arrangement. Combined with the elements and principles of design, these techniques and processes will help floral designers better understand the practical applications involved in creating a successful floral design.

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Recall the basic categories of Design Techniques and Applications

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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the elements and principles of design. The elements of design include line, color, form, space, pattern, fragrance, size and texture. The principles of design include balance, dominance, rhythm, proportion, contrast, harmony and unity. The material presented in this course will help the student develop sensitivity for design and its uses as a positive environmental element. Mastering the elements and principles of design provides limitless pos...

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