Title: Arrange advanced novelty designs.
Course: Floral Design II (18056-II) > Section: Creating Floral Designs

Arrangement should include an understanding of

- the definition of a novelty design
- a variety of novelty designs
- occasions for which novelty designs are appropriate
- the role of the container in novelty arrangements
- the role of themes and their influence on the creation of the designs (e.g., topiary, hanging installations, unique shapes, fruit basket, gift basket, “character” bud vase, and “ice cream soda”).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are flowers arranged to look like animals or food?
- How much should a container contribute to the expense of an arrangement?
- What kind of novelty design would be appropriate for a St. Patrick’s Day theme?
- What are the steps in creating fruit and gift baskets?
- What are the steps in creating a “character” design?
- What are the steps in creating a floral topiary?