1. A table centerpiece is a decorative item placed in the center of a table, often consisting of flowers arranged together. 2. Key principles of floral arrangement include design, balance, scale, rhythm, emphasis on a focal point, and harmony and unity of colors and materials. Balance can be symmetrical, with equal materials on both sides, or asymmetrical with unequal but visually balanced sides. 3. Floral arrangement styles include line arrangements with restraint and emphasis on individual blooms; line-mass combinations with a defined line and mass; and mass arrangements using large amounts of materials for a full, closed look emphasizing the overall colors and forms.

2. Table
Centerpiece

3. a piece put in the center of
something and especially a
decoration (as flowers) for the
center of a table.

4. Flower
Arrangement

5. a decoration (such as a
group of flowers) that is
placed in the center of a
table.

7. Table Centerpiece
-it is a central object which serves as a
decorative purpose intended for table
decoration.
-It is made of flowers that is placed at the
center of a table which adds beauty and
elegance to the set-up.
- It is an important item of a display, usually
of a table setting.

9. Flower arrangement -is an
organization of design and
color towards creating an
ambience using flowers,
foliage and other floral
accessories.

11. 1.Plant Materials
-Successful floral arrangement begins with
fresh plant materials that have been
properly handled and prepared. Beauty and
good composition of an arrangement is
not determined by the cost or rarity of plant
materials used, but by the way they are
selected, cared for and arranged.

13. a) Flowers ( dominant/ focal/ point
material) – This consists of bold flowers or
clusters of small showy blooms. The
dominant material provides a center of
interest.
Example – Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, lilies,
Anthurium, Tulips, Poppies, Roses,
Dahlias, and Daffodils.

15. b) Fillers ( secondary material) – This consists of
smaller flowers and all sorts
of leaves and foliage that are used to cover the
mechanics and edges of the container
and also provide added interest and colour to the
display.
Example – Asters, Ivy, Button Chrysanthemum,
Carnations, Gypsophila (Baby’s
breath), Limonium and Marguerites.

17. c) Foliage ( line material ) – This consists of
tall stems, flowering spikes, or bold
leaves that are used to create the basic
framework or skeleton. This lining material
may be straight or curved and it sets the height
and width of the finished arrangement.
Examples – Gladioli, birds of paradise,
goldenrods, larkspur, asparagus ferns, palms,
tuberoses, and Peruvian lilies.

19. 2. Containers
-These are receptacles that hold
the flower arrangement.
Example – vases and jugs, basket,
bowls and trays, wreath frame
etc.

21. 3. Floral foam
-It is also called oasis. It is a
cellular plastic material,
available in two types – green
foam and brown/grey foam.

23. 4. Pin-holders
-It is also called kenzan or needle-point
holders. It is a series of sharply pointed
pins which are firmly held in a solid lead
base, to hold thick and heavy stems
securely
by impaling them on the pins.

25. 5. Chicken wire
-It is also called ‘wire mesh’ or
‘wire netting’. It is a fine- gauge
wire used to cover
floral foam blocks in large
displays.

27. 6. Florist’s cone
-It is also called a ‘flower tube’ or ‘flower
funnel’. It acts like a miniature vase. It is
used in large arrangements, where
foliage or flowers need to be placed
above their
stem height.

29. 7. Cut-flower preservatives
-It is a bactericide, available in
powder or liquid form, to prevent
slime and smell
from developing in the vase water,
plus sugar to prolong the life of fresh
flowers.

31. 8.Accessories
These are non-plant materials included in or placed alongside
the arrangement.
Their purpose is generally decorative but could be functional at
times. Accessories
are added to the design for extra interest or to ‘stretch’ the
flowers when they are in
short supply.
Examples – miniature dolls, hats, ribbons, beads, painted wire,
wooden fruit shapes,
silk flowers and foliage, candles, driftwood, shells, idols,
interesting pebbles etc

34. Although the art of floral arrangement encompasses
many principles, there are at
least six important principles. They are:
1.Design: It decides the structural pattern of the floral
arrangement. It is a
visualized plan about the size and shape of the floral
arrangement. The design is
essentially determined by the location, occasion and
the materials available.

36. 2. Balance: It emphasizes on the use of
materials in a floral arrangement which
gives stability to the arrangement. The two
most important elements of balance are
the form and color used in floral
arrangement. Balance is of two types:

37. a. Symmetrical Balance: The two sides of the floral
arrangement have equal
amount of materials placed on either side of the floral
arrangement.
b. Asymmetrical Balance: The two sides of the floral arrangement
are not
equal but still have equal visual weight. Color plays a vital role
here. Dark colors give
a visual effect of weight and so are used low in the arrangement.
So also, lighter
colors are more appropriate for the outer and upper portions of
the floral
arrangements.

39. 3. Scale: It deals with the proportions
of different components of the floral
arrangement. It thus emphasizes on
the use of material used to that of the
size of the
container holding the floral
arrangement.

41. 4. Rhythm: It emphasizes on directing
the viewer's eye along the main line of
arrangement so that the whole shape of
the composition is properly followed
and
understood.

43. 5. Emphasis (Focal Point): The central portion of the
floral arrangement from
where the flowers and foliage of the arrangement
appear to be emerging from is
known as the focal point of the arrangement. Hence,
larger and dark colored flowers
are usually used in the focal point of the floral
arrangement.

45. 6. Harmony and Unity: This principle takes care
of the appropriate use of flowers
for the occasion. It also takes care of the
blending of colors of the flowers used in the
floral arrangement and that of the container
such that they contrast each other.
Floral Arrangement Styles

46. These geometric designs -
Line, Line-mass, and Mass – form
the foundation of
all floral designs.

48. 1.Line Arrangements
-Line arrangements are adaptations from
Japanese styles. Linear pattern is
dominant. Line arrangements are
characterized by restraint in the quantity
of plant materials used, with an emphasis
on the beauty of individual blooms or
foliage.

50. 2.Line-mass arrangements
Line-mass arrangement have a clean,
uncluttered look, with definite line, a
welldefined mass, and plenty of open
spaces. The dominant line is combined
with a mass

52. 3. Mass Arrangements
Mass arrangements are adapted from European
designs. They have a thick, full
look, with a closed silhouette. Mass design uses
more plant material than Line or LineMass designs;
usually a large amount of plant material is used. The
emphasis is on
the whole colorful mass of flowers and foliage, rather
than on individual components.

54. 1. Symmetrical balance floral arrangement have _______ amount of
materials placed on either side of the floral arrangement.
2. The central portion of the floral arrangement from where the
flowers and foliage of the arrangement appear to be emerging from
is known as the __________ of the arrangement.
3. ________ is a visualized plan about the size and shape of the floral
arrangement.
4. __________ is a principle that takes care of the appropriate use of
flowers for the occasion.
5. In asymmetrical balance the two sides of the floral arrangement
are not equal but
still have equal _______weight.

55. Visual
Harmony and unity
Equal
Focal point

57. Thank you!
Prepared by:
Ma.Kristine G. Sala