To satisfy the requirements for the Mercer County Community College Center for Continuing Studies Floral Design Certificate, students must:
Complete the Basic Floral Design class (Those with work or classroom related experience may receive a waiver for this course from the instructor.)
Complete 10 elective courses (for 11 total classes completed; those waived from the
Basic Floral Design must complete 11 electives. All 11 courses required for the Floral
Design Certificate must be completed within a two-year time span.)
Present a portfolio of your work, a current resume, and one completed floral design to three MCCC panelists at the culmination of the entire program
Whether you are an aspiring floral designer that is looking to start your career, considering making advancements in your profession, or looking to open your own business, enrolling in our certificate program is the ideal pathway. You will train with an industry expert while refining your skills for employment or business ownership opportunities.
To ensure enough resources, no one will be registered past seven days prior to class.
Prerequisite Class: Basic Floral Design (offered every semester)
Cascading Wedding Bouquets (offered spring of even years)
Tropical Triangle Floral Design (offered spring of even years)
Funeral Floral Design (offered spring of even years)
Crescent & Hogarth Curve Floral Design (offered spring of odd years)
Floral Designs to Accent Cakes (offered spring of odd years)
Hand Tied Wedding Bouquets (offered spring of odd years)
Armature Based Floral design (offered fall of odd years)
Corsages, Boutonnieres, and Hair Florals (offered fall of odd years)
Pave’ Floral Design (offered fall of odd years)
Floral Tablescapes (offered fall of even years)
Horizontal and Vertical Floral Designs (offered fall of even years)
Organic Floral Design (offered fall of even years)
Do you love flowers and always wanted to learn how to create amazing floral arrangements? During this introductory class, we will discuss the Principles and Elements of Floral Design. Using industry standard techniques, you will design a vased floral, a foam based floral, and a ribbon bow. The skills taught in this class are the foundations for all the elective floral design courses.
NCFLO-CS001-01 / cost $110
Dates Sep 15 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
FloraArt I
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas
Armature Based Floral Design ,Corsages, Boutonnieres. and Hair Florals
NCFLO-CS014-01 / cost $199
Dates Sep 12 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day SA NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
FloraArt II
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas:
Cascading Wedding Bouquets
Pavé Floral Design
NCFLO-CS015-01 / cost $199
Dates Sep 27 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day SU NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
Life celebrations can be beautifully complimented by meaningful flower arrangements. You will design an easel spray and urn wreath to serve as a wonderful tribute to a loved one.
NCFLO-CS013-01 / cost $110
Dates Sep 29 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
FloraArt III
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Tropical Triangle Floral Design
Funeral Floral Design
NCFLO-CS016-01 / cost $199
Dates Oct 17 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day SA NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
FloraArt IV
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Organic Floral Design
Horizontal and Vertical Floral Design
NCFLO-CS017-01 / cost $199
Dates Oct 25 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day SU NOTES½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
The “green” scene has worked its way into the feel of floral design. Students will create earthy, simplistic and natural florals using this trendy design style. Industry standard techniques will be used. Students will be able to take their creations home to enjoy.
NCFLO–CS012-01 / cost $110
Dates Oct 27 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
FloraArt V
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Floral Tablescapes
Crescent and Hogarth Curve Floral Design
NCFLO-CS019-01 / cost $199
Dates Nov 7 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day SA NOTES½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
FloraArt VI
This full day program will cover floral design techniques in the following areas (full descriptions available online):
Hand Tied Wedding Bouquets
Floral Designs to Accent Cakes
NCFLO-CS020-01 / cost $199
Dates Nov 15 Time 9:00am-3:30pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day SU NOTES ½ hour lunch; Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhous Complex
Using the opposite geometric forms of horizontal and vertical, students will create florals with very dramatic effects. Students will be able to create two different florals with very dramatic effects. Industry standards will be used. Students will be allowed to take their creations home.
NCFLO-CS011-01 / cost $110
Dates Nov 10 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
Do you love the look of mixed materials accenting your long table? Learn how to mix candles, props and florals to create a cohesive tablescape to accent your dinner table. Students will create one tablescape to take home for their table.
NCFLO- CS010-01 / cost $110
Dates Dec 1 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES Class will meet at MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex
This class helps take the guess work out of how many flowers you will need for events, such as weddings and parties. We will discuss wholesale ordering strategies and techniques. Don’t let your business’s reputation and profits suffer by ordering too much or too little
NCFLO-CS021-01 / cost $110
Dates Nov 17th Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES
Turn your passion into profit. Pricing correctly is so important in the floral business. Learn how to price floral arrangements and events using current industry trends. Mark up, design recipes and formulas will all be discussed so you can eliminate any guess work
NCFLO-CS024-01 / cost $110
Dates Oct 13 Time 6:00-9:00pm
Sessions 1 Instructor Deborah Moyer
Day TU NOTES
Continuing Studies Programs
