Download or read book Jane Packer Flowers Design Philosophy written by Jane Packer and published by Conran. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Packer has transformed the traditional craft of flower arranging into a modern art form, and in this lush volume, she shares her design philosophy, reveals her tricks of the trade, and explains how to assemble shapes, colors, and textures. In addition to discussing aesthetic issues (such as the relation of flower height and form to the container) and detailing wiring and other professional techniques, Packer provides more than 40 inspirational designs. There's an arrangement for every mood, occasion, and level of expertise-from a simply gift posy of hyacinths and a single-stem poppy in a stoneware vase to a love heart of pale pink roses and a sumptuous wreath of hydrangeas-all with instructional text and images.
Download or read book Jane Packer Flowers written by Jane Packer and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Packer Flowers shows how to use fresh flowers to bring color, variety, and style to every corner of the home. An introduction covers all the basics, including choosing flowers, conditioning, and caring for them, as well as the key design principles when it comes to choosing vases and containers and getting the proportions of arrangements right. There are dramatic flowers for mantelpieces, massed vases on console tables, tiny posies on windowsills, architectural blooms showcased on coffee tables, luscious color on dressing tables and desks, and even cut flowers for outdoor entertaining, as well as gorgeous arrangements for guest bedrooms and bathrooms. Fresh flowers have a powerful ability to raise our spirits and bring color and a sense of vitality to every interior. In Jane Packer Flowers there are no formal bouquets or stiff displays, just pretty, simple, and achievable arrangements that you’ll yearn to recreate in your own home.
Download or read book At Home with Flowers written by Jane Packer and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading floral artist Jane Packer is renowned the world over for her chic signature style of elegant flowers arranged with a fresh, modern twist. Beloved by private clients as well as those from the film, fashion, and business worlds, Jane's arrangements are sold across the globe, and her admirers flock to her four flower schools to glean a little of the Jane Packer magic for themselves. In At Home with Flowers, Jane shows how to use flowers to bring color, variety, and style to every corner of the home. The introduction covers all the important basics, including choosing flowers, conditioning, and caring for them. Jane also explains how to choose vases and containers and get the proportions of arrangements right. She then takes us on a tour of every room in the house--there are dramatic flowers for mantelpieces, massed vases on console tables, tiny posies on windowsills, luscious blooms on dressing tables and desks, as well as gorgeous floral arrangements for guest rooms and bathrooms. In At Home with Flowers there are no stiff bouquets or formal displays, just simple and achievable arrangements that you'll yearn to recreate in your own home. * Jane Packer's first book for Ryland Peters & Small, Jane Packer's Guide to Flower Arranging, has sold more than 27,000 copies. * Beautifully photographed by Catherine Gratwicke.
Download or read book Jane Packer s Flowers written by Jane Packer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eminent, creative florist Jane Packer reveals her art of combining textures and shapes to produce glorious floral displays for diverse interiors and occasions. "Jane Packer brings the beauty of flowers into any motif. Her intuitive eye for mixing colors, textures and elements makes her one of the most successful modern florists....Offers readers the chance to visit contemporary designs, designs that are cool and serene and much, much more.""--Flower & Garden."
Download or read book Flowers Design Philosophy written by Jane Packer and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jane Packer s Flower Course written by Jane Packer and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging to every reader, novice and expert alike. In Jane Packer's Flower Course, celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school, putting her wealth of experience and her celebrated designs within the reach of every reader. This beautiful new book is divided into three sections. covering irresistible floral gifts, gorgeous arrangements of all shapes and sizes, and fabulous party and wedding flowers. Jane Packer is one of Britain's best-known floral artists. She established Jane Packer Flowers in 1982 and now has outlets in London, New York, Seoul, Tokyo and Kuwait City.
Download or read book Florists Review Design School written by David Coake and published by Florists' Review. This book was released on 2003 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jane Packer s Complete Guide to Flower Arranging written by Jane Packer and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a course in the principles and techniques of flower aranging. It aims to teach the principles of floral design and to demonstrate the practical techniques for creating fresh and dried flower arrangements.
Download or read book Jane Packer s Flower Course written by Jane Packer and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Jane Packer's Flower Course, celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school, putting her wealth of experience and her celebrated designs within the reach of every reader. This beautiful new book is divided into three sections. covering irresistible floral gifts, gorgeous arrangements of all shapes and sizes, and fabulous party and wedding flowers.
Download or read book Living with Flowers written by Jane Packer and published by . This book was released on 2001-06-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's flower expert Jane Packer's most personal book--and the first to demonstrate florals as the core of interior design. 65 informal yet distinctive arrangements--shown in luscious pictures by a photographer for "Vogue"--offer something for any space, lifestyle, and mood. Give an urban home "city excitement" with a gerbera and pepper mix; country dwellers will adore the bright spring bouquet. "Plus: " ideas for seashore houses, gardens, and more! Each design is more exquisite than the one before!
Download or read book World Flowers written by Jane Packer and published by Conran. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last two decades, the public's taste in flowers has grown increasingly sophisticated-and Jane Packer is one of the celebrity florists who has led the way. Her shops and schools in London, New York, and Tokyo, and her devoted clientele, which includes royalty and movie stars, put her in a category all her own. Here she shares not just the directions for creating 50 of her inspirational floral displays, but also the thought processes behind their creation. Featuring flowers and plants from Europe, America, Africa, Australia, and Asia, and illustrated with more than 200 breathtaking photos, this alluring guide shows how to draw on various traditions and cultures to create distinctive floral arrangements for every occasion and interior.
Download or read book A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design written by Alisa A. de Jong-Stout and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback, this beautiful guide is a fresh approach to an ancient art. Exquisite photography and illustrations join with a unique, comprehensive theory to reveal the beauty of flowers and their role as teachers of floral design. Though directed toward the advanced practitioner, it is equally accessible to the floral designer who is just beginning.
Download or read book Flowers by Design written by Jeff Leatham and published by Collins Design. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The simple, lush, colorful layout of this lavish volume displays Jeff Leatham's work in the homes of creative designers, where he dramatically transforms atmosphere and ambiance of space with flowers. 200 color illustrations.
Download or read book The Earth in Her Hands written by Jennifer Jewell and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An informative and celebratory resource.” —Booklist In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell—host of public radio’s award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place—introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up. Profiled women include flower farmer Erin Benzakein; codirector of Soul Fire Farm Leah Penniman; plantswoman Flora Grubb; edible and cultural landscape designer Leslie Bennett; Caribbean-American writer and gardener Jamaica Kincaid; soil scientist Elaine Ingham; landscape designer Ariella Chezar; floral designer Amy Merrick, and many more. Rich with personal stories and insights, Jewell’s portraits reveal a devotion that transcends age, locale, and background, reminding us of the profound role of green growing things in our world—and our lives.
Download or read book Commercial Floristry written by Sandra Adcock and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavish book covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist. It introduces basic terms and equipment, advises on conditioning and care of fresh materials, and explains the elements and principles of design. Examining various celebrations and occasions, it demonstrates classic and contemporary designs with step-by-step instructions and over 600 full-colour photographs.Topics covered include: Wedding designs - wired, tied, glued, foam holders; designs for both carrying and wearing. Tied designs - mixed flowers, modern textured, gift wrapping, aqua packaging, and designs made with frames and pre-bought frames. Funeral designs - tied, environmental, formal-based designs, loose open designs in a variety of foam frame shapes. Arrangements for traditional and modern designs - symmetrical and asymmetrical, parallel and using colour foam, in a range of containers and baskets. Function decorating - both venue and place of worship designs. Seasonal designs - Easter, Hallowe'en and Christmas. This inspiring book is based on current floristry training programmes that support students and working florists alike.Covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist and gives advice on buying and storing flowers, design and colour and transporting displays.Demonstrates how to create a wide range of floral designs with step-by-step instructions.Lavishly illustrated with approximately 600 colour photographs.Sandra Adcock is a qualified teacher, a holder of the Society of Floristry's National Diploma in floristry and a fellow of the British Florist Association.
Download or read book Flower Design Philosophy written by J. Packer and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flower School written by Calvert Crary and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York.FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master florists including Kiana Underwood, Remco Van Vliet, Lewis Miller, Emily Thompson, and Ingrid Carozzi. Now, for the first time, FlowerSchool Executive Director Calvert Crary is publishing a book that will make it possible for even the greenest at-home arrangers to create gorgeous, Instagram worthy bouquets. This hands-on, comprehensive guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions that cover all the most crucial aspects of flower arranging, including: How to buy the best flowers and how to get the best prices Selecting your flowers based on texture, color, and seasonality Conditioning your flowers to ensure they last as long as possible Pairing your flowers with the right vase Creating arrangements in a wide variety of styles that will work for any occasionIncluding advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and featuring beautiful color photographs of each unique arrangement, Flower School offers invaluable, insider tips and tricks that can only be gained through years of experience, providing readers with the fundamental tools and education they need to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.
