A green sculpture of two bicycles on top of a black stand.
Two Peas in a Pod is an example of advanced design techniques.
A wooden bowl filled with fruit and vegetables.
Designing with fruits and vegetables, Basic Design I Unit IV.
A table with several different types of plants in bowls.
Working with unusual containers, Basic Design I Unit V.

Floral Design

Basic Design I & II: At Home With Flowers is taught by certified instructors in various locations in Georgia. 

This course consists of a series of five daylong classes spaced a few weeks apart.

Unit I is a study of line and line mass designs. Basic design principles are taught,  and students complete designs that are critiqued at the end of the class. Unit II covers mass and foliage designs, with the addition of color harmonies. Unit III involves table designs made with components brought by the students. with the students bringing coordinating table components to go with their floral design work. Unit IV uses  fruits and vegetables with featured objects. Unit V is the last and most challenging course. It is a study of creative design making use of pieces of driftwood, unusual containers and plant material. Also miniature designs are studied in this unit.

Any garden club, council or other organization can sponsor this course in a suitable locale of their choosing.

Upcoming Classes:

The Garden Club of Georgia Basic Design II Course
Pre-Requisite: Basic Design I 
Class Meeting Dates
January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 24, 2026
Time: 10AM-2PM 
Location: Conyers Presbyterian Church; 911 N. Main Street N,W, ; Conyers, GA 30012 
Cost: $175
Registration Deadline for this class is December 30, 2025.
This course will review advance National Garden Club (NGC)  floral designs regularly seen in NGC flower shows. Although the design types are regulars in flower shows, learning the techniques and design types will allow students to learn how to add the "wow" factor when creating floral designs for home and special occasions. 
 
For more details, please contact Gale D. Thomas at galedthomas@gmail.com. 
 
OR
 

GCG Floral Design Course II

January 21, 2026, February 18,2026, March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026, May 20,2026

Warren Community Center
Warren Road Park, 300 Warren Rd,
Augusta, GA 30907
 
Instructor Lynn Fronk
Chairman Beth Wiseman 706-814-4115
For Registration and information, please email Beth Wiseman by Jan. 7, 2026
 

The Basic Design II Course builds on the skills developed in the first series. Completion of Basic Design I is a prerequisite.  This course, also, is a series of five daylong classes spread out over time. This series combines a morning lecture and demonstration followed by lunch and an afternoon hands-on workshop. Students will apply what they learned in the morning session by creating their own design and receiving a critique from the instructor. Classes can be taken independently from one another in any order. Completion of all five classes is required to receive a Certificate

Want to start a Basic Design Class?

Class Registration Form

Instructor's Agreement Form for Basic Design I

Instructor's Agreement Form for Basic Design II

Enrollment is kept to 20 or fewer to provide for individual attention. A typical class will begin with the instructor giving information about the type of design, making several designs as a demonstration, and answering questions. After a lunch break, participants create a design with help from the instructor, and display their design for constructive comments from the instructor.

A supply list is provided for each course ahead of time. There are no tests or exams given; however, upon the completion of the series the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. awards a certificate to each participant who completes all five units of study in each level

Contact Basic Design State Chairman

Edna McClellan

ednamae@ellijay.com