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July 8, 2002 Volume 27, Issue 1 |
A series of Mississippi State workshops that begin in August and conclude in January will give both amateurs and professionals training in basic and specialized floral designs.
Taught by faculty members Jim DelPrince and Lynette McDougald of the retail floristry management program, the three intensive sessions in August, October and January are intended for both new and seasoned professional florists.
Registration fee for the August workshop is $300; $200 for the others. The charge covers all plant materials and florist supplies.
The workshop schedules include:--Floral design, Aug. 5-9. Being offered for the fifth year, the daylong sessions for both professionals and amateurs with entry-level educational needs will focus on cut plant materials conditioning and dish garden construction, among other topics.
--A "Celebrations Conference," Oct. 5-6. The daylong Saturday and half-day Sunday event on the handling and design of holiday materials, home decorating and holiday weddings also will include a Saturday evening dinner party.
--Wedding and floral design, Jan. 11-12. Another full-day Saturday and half-day Sunday agenda, this one dealing with order-taking and sales techniques, as well as effective designs for bouquets, altars, pews, and centerpieces.
For more information, telephone 325-1965.