How to make a traditional flower arrangement - FLORISTRY/FLOWER ARRANGING/ARRANGE FLOWERS IN FOAM

There are lots of different names for this type of design, whether you call it a table arrangement, all round design, posy arrangement or circular design, the construction is the same.
This arrangement follows patterns and structure to make a formal design with a soft subtle colour scheme, its been arranged to be viewed from all round and is ideal for the centre of a table. This style can be used for dinner parties, wedding table centres or for the centre of a coffee table.
Next Monday, I'll make the same arrangement again, using the exact same contents and container to create an informal, loose version of the same design - Don't forget to pop back next week
If you are new to arranging, take a few minutes to view my Back to Basics series which will explain how to create a very all round arrangement using a minimal amount of flowers.
Container
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Ceramic flower pot
Floral foam
Fresh Flowers
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Fresh Foliage
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Standard carnations
Pastel roses
Penstemon
Thlaspi - Lepidium 'Green Bells'
Wax flower

[@honeyflower8501]

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[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Lovely creation.

[@sharondower]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariabeach9542]

Lovely!

[@sharondower]

Thanks for watching

[@hilaryneary6452]

Another great video thank you ..I'm off to forage now!!

[@sharondower]

You can do it! Thanks for watching.

[@alisonjackson2053]

Thanks another easily followed video .Its always great to see how garden foliage can be used.

[@sharondower]

Thanks again Alison

[@jucjuc314]

Back for another comment: I would be happy to see hand tied bouquets, the ones which are possible from garden or shop flowers /materials 🤗 maybe that is an idea for summer/early summer. I am also ready to watch easter ideas too! 🤗Greetings, Judit

[@sharondower]

I'll add it to the list

[@jucjuc314]

@@sharondower ❤️🤗👍👍👍thank you! Can't wait

[@francesreil6197]

Thank you! For going back to the basics of floral design I enjoy your tutorials.

[@sharondower]

Thank you Frances

[@rosactaylor]

You are absolutely brilliant. I like your style, your ideas and the way you describe the way you do the arrangements. I can't stop watching your videos.

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching

[@alisonfrench4749]

Another lovely arrangement, your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow. Look forward to seeing your channel notifications popping up 😍

[@sharondower]

Thanks Alison

[@jucjuc314]

I have been following you since the start, but now I was away for a month, came back and your videos got even better than before! The sound, the video, the footages, your explanation. However it happened I appreciate it soo much! Learning a lot from you and dreaming about my flowers, which are growing soon in my garden 🤗 I will try to make a valentine's day arrangement, with all the knowledge I have from you, fingers crossed it turns out pretty 🤗 Greetings, Judit Ps: Love the idea of using supermarket flowers 🤗

[@sharondower]

New camera and new microphone 😃

[@angelakennedy4169]

Truly beautiful and explained so well. Thank you

[@sharondower]

You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching

[@angieowen5214]

I love this one, I’m making it in a red bowl with red roses for a 40th anniversary party. Do you think it would work with another flower added for a focal point , eg a red dahlia? And could you put flowers at the back? I love these tutorials, so clear and easy to follow.

[@sharondower]

Yes that would be amazing. Go for it 😀

[@madonnaschmid7707]

Wonderful!

[@sharondower]

Thank you 💞

[@madonnaschmid7707]

I have learned so much from you! You have a very gifted way of explaining how to design arrangements:)

[@michelleh2350]

Excellent!!!

[@sharondower]

Thank you 😊

[@hannahbest2274]

Beautiful.

[@sharondower]

Thank you

[@sarahpugh749]

Another stunning arrangement and a clear, inspiring tutorial. Could I request you make a spring wreath arrangement please?

[@sharondower]

To hang on the wall/door or to sit on a table?

[@sarahpugh749]

@@sharondower Either design would be great, thank you.

[@tklifestyleanddesign2152]

Great video, this was a very informative tutorial. Thank you.

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@natalierobus3883]

Beautiful 🌷

[@sharondower]

Thanks Natalie

[@michelleh2350]

Gorgeous,lovely . I really like so much.

[@sharondower]

Thanks Michelle

[@shaiknaj1156]

First view first like Ma'am i feel iam in wonderland when ever i watch ur flowers arrangement videos Always creative love it

[@sharondower]

thanks again

[@andrewhoworth8875]

Hi Sharon, thank you for all your great tutorials they have really encouraged me to have a go, my mum used to be a flower arranger and I always wondered if I could, you’ve helped me to jump in. I did an arrangement over the weekend following your guides, but I included some tulips that I had been given. I don’t know if this is normal but I’m sure they have continued to grown since I put them in the floral foam? They came with bulbs still attached so I cut them to length to go in the arrangement , but they have all grown at least an inch longer since Friday? Is that possible ? Thanks again, Andrew

[@sharondower]

Yes indeed tulips continue to grow up to 4 inches after being cut from the bulb!!! That's often why I don't use tulips as they have a mind of their own ❤️

[@stjohnsmenston9597]

@@sharondower wow - thanks Sharon, useful lesson there but isn’t that amazing that they can this ! Awesome!!!!!

[@sharondower]

@@stjohnsmenston9597 I love tulips, even got some for Valentines day of my husband. I find the best way to enjoy them is to leave them in a vase and enjoy their personalities as they dance around as they continue to grow. An old wifes tale says to put a pin through the neck of each tulips stem - but its never worked for me and my friend swears by a copper coin in the water and that makes them grow straight!

[@marksmith3926]

Beautiful design. Please would you be able to do a loose hand tie as a tutorial please? Thank you, Lindsey

[@sharondower]

I'll add it to the list 🙂

[@dvcheetham]

Can i use native fern instead of leather leaf. Can you recommend an alternative to the broom you used in the valentine arrangement, which i am hoping to do later tnis week . Thank you very much . X

[@sharondower]

Hi Wendy, native ferns or any native foliage will be great. Use whatever you can get hold off. Rosemary will work instead of broom or eucalyptus

[@dvcheetham]

@@sharondower thank you very much .

[@veronicagreen6198]

Very beautiful Mrs D, I really want to get that one only if I was closer, can u make a silk one, where I am from I can't get plants in the supermarket

[@sharondower]

you could make any of these arrangements with artificial flowers.

[@veronicagreen6198]

@@sharondower I know but I just wanted to see u do it, because u do so beautifully

[@sharondower]

I see, I thought you wanted to know if it was possible

[@kockjannie261]

Very nice arrangement. Could you do a large hall entry way corporate design please? I know it's a lot to ask, sorry. But that's want I want to learn.

[@sharondower]

Any particular style?

[@kockjannie261]

@@sharondower Yes something like (picture won't paste) with all tall line flowers in a large container, that would go on a table or a tall wide pillar. Would appreciate it muchly, but would understand if it's too much to ask. I just really love your work & your way of explaining things.

[@sharondower]

Email the photo to me [e-mail]

[@rosactaylor]

Where can I find your back to basic features?

[@sharondower]

The back to basics series start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmWqgYWMfKyYfKs

[@ginacable5376]

Too much talking without doing anything.

[@sharondower]

You can always use the fast forward button!