Back to Basics - Symmetric Arrangement

This is the third video in my new 'Back to Basics' series which aims to teach the basics of flower arranging. In this video I teach you about a symmetric arrangement and guide you step-by-step from start to finish.
The 'Back to Basics' series is ideal for beginners looking to train as a florist or start a new hobby with arranging flowers. These tutorial videos also suitable for intermediate arrangers looking to update their skills.
Feel free to ask questions in the comments and I hope you come back next week where we learn about round arrangements in particular a posy arrangement suitable for a table.
Materials Used
Flowers
Dianthus/carnations
Foliage
Salal
Griselinia
Leather leaf
Base/focal leaves
Bergenia
Line material
Birch twigs
Following the introductory videos are a range of premium videos which go into further detail to help you create more interesting floral designs using different flowers and foliages and showing you how to create bigger.
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[@paulinesharp6973]

Excellent demonstration, with clear instructions for beginners and also as a reminder for the more experienced arranger on the basics of flower arranging and traditional designs.

[@sharondower]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annmoriemoseley2071]

This is a simple and straightforward arrangement to follow. I would love to see a larger traditional symmetrical arrangement. Looking lovely. Thank you

[@sharondower]

Great suggestion!

[@user-gd5yv5kx1f]

Thanks for watching this video. . I just ❤ it.

[@sharondower]

I'm glad you like it

[@rosactaylor]

3rd time re visited back to basics. I noticed the audio as the time goes by in years it got better and better. The tutorials are as ever excellent. The design is as ever excellent. Thank you for your tutorials.

[@sharondower]

Hi again, you are correct, hopefully the audio is now better as I've invested in better equipment as time as gone on and the channel has become more successful. Hopefully I'll be re-filming the Back to Basics again soon with a different set of flowers.

[@glendiggins6757]

Very simple and easy to follow than you.

[@lilyfox4042]

Beautiful. 👏👏👏👍

[@sharondower]

Thank you! 😊 Thanks for watching

[@dianeouellette3571]

I really appreciate how you include us in your decision-making process. For example, why you chose not to use the Pistache because it was too similar in texture and color and would get lost in the design. That's very helpful.

[@sharondower]

Let me know the styles of design, you'd like to see in a video

[@dianeouellette3571]

OK I'm going to go a bit crazy here! :) Here are some things I'd like to learn:
Fan shape, Cone, Inverted T, Beidermeier, small Tussie Mussie arrangements in foam (maybe that's the same as Beidermeier???), making a garden basket, formalinear design, Bespoke garden style, Pot et Fleur, cascade/waterfall, Western Line design, miniature arrangements.
I also need A LOT of guidance on how to attractively arrange and wrap loose cut flowers, arranging and boxing long stemmed roses, wrapping hand-tied bouquets, foiling and bowing potted plants, etc. I could use A LOT of instruction on ALL the beginning skills I need when starting a job at a shop as a newbie: things like gauges of wire, ribbon sizes, bow making, flower and plant wrapping, key words to use when describing arrangements when taking phone orders....things like that.
Thanks so much for all your videos. You are a GREAT TEACHER! :)
@@sharondower

[@sharondower]

@@dianeouellette3571 where do you live Diane? What part of the world. Have you thought of private lessons on Zoom?

[@mariadocarmooliveira6156]

Muito lindo bom trabalho

[@sharondower]

Thanks for watching

[@primababats2505]

❣❣💚

[@user-bh7rz8oq2h]

The flower on the table behind you was rather distracting at times 23:40

[@sharondower]

Thanks for your comment