Online Learning
Since the COVID crisis online events using Zoom became popular, and some continue. For help using Zoom, or organising Zoom events see these Zoom Guides:
BBandO Zoom Guide for Participants – 12 October 2020
BBandO Zoom Guide for Organisers – 12 October 2020
NAFAS Zoom Guidelines ver1.2 201117 – NAFAS guidelines on the use of Zoom.
NAFAS Course Module 107: Understanding Plant Material – Starting May 2024
This course is a valuable addition to anyone who wants to work with botanicals. You will learn, not only how to care and condition, but also understand varieties to choose to use and/or grow. Lots of practical tips and implementation of the principles and elements of design. More details of the course content can be found on the Education section of the NAFAS website at NAFAS Education.
The course requires existing knowledge and experience of flower arranging at an intermediate level. Learners will also need to have basic computer skills, to create word documents and be familiar with Zoom.
Final dates and costs can only be calculated once applicants are registered, but it is hoped to commence the course in May and run for approximately 12-15 weeks with a break during July/August.
There will be Zoom tutorials (these are recorded and available to watch outside of the session). There will be fortnightly practical sessions in groups (depending on numbers) currently, scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm.
The course will cost £165 payable in advance which will include all fees due to NAFAS for certification. Additional costs for your materials should be taken into consideration.
If you are interested or would like more details please email: tutorbarwick@gmail.com
Online Mini Teacher Training
One of the key aims of NAFAS is to deliver education. In BB&O we have many qualified teachers who deliver first class workshops and courses locally and nationally, but we also have many members who just teach the occasional club workshop and this is an equally valuable way of passing on our skills. To help members deliver such small-scale teaching in a consistent and effective way, NAFAS recently developed the Basic Teaching Course. This low key course does not lead to a teaching qualification but aims to provide the practical knowledge and skills needed to deliver club level workshops.
The BB&O Area is considering one of these courses to be delivered via Zoom. There will be two parts: a theory section and a practical session to include a micro teach.
Students will need to purchase the Basic Teaching Manual (£5) downloadable from the NAFAS website, and there may be a nominal charge for our members wishing to attend. If you are interested, please email chairman@bbandoflowers.org.uk (including your name and telephone number) or phone Jackie Page on 07779 396 325.
NAFAS YouTube
Click on the links below to access NAFAS’s YouTube Videos:
How to make a Quick and Easy Flower Arrangement for Mothering Sunday
How to make a Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangement
How to make a Christmas Wreath
How to make a Hand Tied Posy
How to make a Parallel Flower Arrangement
How to make a Flower Arrangement for Easter
Other YouTube Videos
Womens Institute – How to make a hand tied bouquet
Create Submerged Flower Arrangements
How To Make A Contemporary Flower Arrangement
How To Arrange Orchids In A Glass Bowl
How To Make A Christmas Candle Arrangement