Advanced Class – Floral Jewelry
May 17th-18th
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
The Floral Jewelry class is intended to assist current professional florists and event planners in upgrading their personal flower design skills through the use of decorative wires.
The Floral Jewelry Design class covers topics such as:
- Decorative wire techniques
- Floral necklaces
- Lapel art
- Creative wristlets
- Floral pendants
Upon completion of this 16 hour class, students receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the names of the Benz School and Texas A&M University.
Upon request, Texas A&M University will furnish a transcript of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) earned through class at the Benz School. The CEU is recognized by employers, associations, and organizations across the nation. The Benz School of Floral Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities, the agency that provides accreditation for Texas A&M University.
The Benz School also is approved by the National Vocational Rehabilitation Act, which makes financial benefits available to students who qualify.
Textbook – Flowers: Creative Design, Johnson, McKinley, Benz, can be purchased at TAMU University Press.
Location and Fees
Classes are held in the floral design studio at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX (Horticulture/Forest Science Building, Room 108). The tuition is $600.00 which includes all class materials, supplies, and printed hand-out materials. Register online through the marketplace link with a credit card.
Requested refund two weeks prior to scheduled class = full refund less $50.00 admin fee.
Requested refund one week prior to scheduled class = 50% refund.
Requested refund less than one week prior to scheduled class = no refund.
Parking
Parking permits are not required for WEEKEND ONLY parking in Lot 74 (which is the closest parking lot) during summer break.
Students will need to bring their own set of basic tools that would include a floral knife, stem cutters/snips, wire cutters and ribbon scissors.
Online Registration Instructions – click on Benz School Market Place then click on the “Classes” folder and select the course that you would like to register for.
Lodging
There are many motels/hotels in the Bryan/College Station area from which to choose. Please click the following link for a list from the B/CS Visitors Bureau:
Lodging List from B/CS Visitor Bureau
Additional Information
For additional information, please contact Barbara Volk-Tunnell at [email protected] or (979) 845-1699
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