Basic Floral Arrangement Shapes Robbie Buchanan May 2007

Triangular Designs Three distinct sides and corners, angles or tips “One-sided designs” (normally viewed only from one side) Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical Equilateral, isosceles

Triangular Design Construction Add three flowers or stems of foliage to create the framework (usually toward the back and angled forward since these are typically one-sided arrangements)

Cone Designs Typical of Byzantine style 3-D vertical isosceles triangle Floral foam wrapped with chicken wire or cut into a cone shape to be used

Cone Design Construction Secure foam and chicken wire Add thin moss with green pins Add fruit, veggies, berries, pine cones if desired with green pins, wire or wood picks Insert short stemmed flowers

Circular Designs Can be one-sided (oval, fan) or viewed from all sides (round, oval) Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical

Circular Designs Round Oval Fan-shaped What kind of flowers do you use?

Creating Circular Designs Designed to be viewed from ______ sides There is no _______ point All stems should be the same __________ from the center of the design The space between flowers should be ________ We use mass, filler and form flowers, but not _______ flowers, UNLESS we are making a ________ type of round arrangement

Line Styles Crescent Hogarth Curve

Creating Line Style Arrangments Select curving stems to form the shape What can be done to “help” stems curve?

Vertical Design Styles Used when strong vertical line needs to be emphasized Usually put in vertical containers Height emphasized

Creating Vertical Designs Bud vases Stylized vertical designs Select appropriate container Establish height of arrangement And primary flowers Add a component that extends downward Keep line as you finish Add mass foliage for focal point

Horizontal Designs Strong horizontal line Provides a peaceful, restful feeling Usually combined with the triangular shape

Creating Horizontal Designs Select low container Establish framework Establish narrow width Establish height Add flowers to fill in