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 in novelty design

resulting in the creation of a novelty design (e.g., topiary, 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?