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Exploring the Essential Features of “Maurice Harris – Design Stunning Floral Arrangements”
Design Stunning Floral Arrangements
Maurice Harris
Become your own floral artist with the award-winning and visionary florist Maurice Harris. During his session, Maurice will teach you how to transform your unique, creative voice into an original style. You will finish this experience with 5 award-worthy arrangements, including one that’s all your own
Design 5 floral arrangements
Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you’re proud of.
Flexible curriculum
We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.
Feedback & discussions
Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired
All levels
This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.
Unlock special offers: Get your flowers delivered to your door
For this Session, members will have access to exclusive offers from Farmgirl Flowers and FlowerFarm. When you sign up, you’ll receive a promo code to get discounts on flowers and supplies, delivered right to your doorstep. (Only available in the contiguous U.S.)
Unlock new skills with a structured curriculum
Section 1
Introduction to Floral Design
Section 2
Single-Stem Arrangement
Section 3
Table Arrangements
Section 4
Seasonal Arrangements: Bouquets
Section 5
Seasonal Arrangements: Wreaths
Section 6
Signature Arrangement
Skills you will learn
The Basics
- Essential flower materials and tools
- Purchasing and processing flowers
- Extending your blooms’ lives
- Choosing vessels for your arrangements
- Casting the characters of your designs
Enhance Your Arrangements
- Leading with emotion when arranging
- Using color, texture, and dimension
- Boosting your confidence in floral design
- Building your own design style
- Amplify floral creativity
5 Arrangements
- Table arrangements
- Wreaths for any season
- Hand-tie bouquets
- Classic pavé style
- Bloom & Plume-style
Explore the full curriculum
1
Introduction to Floral Design
Maurice shares an overview of what you’ll make and how he became a star floral designer with two TV shows. He challenges you to explore your creative influences and covers where to find flowers, how to identify healthy stems, which tools you’ll need, and more.
1 Session Overview
3 minutes
Maurice shares the skills you’ll learn and a list of the arrangements you’ll make in his session. He invites you to find your own voice and share what you’ve created with your community of fellow floral designers.
2 Meet Your Instructor: Maurice Harris
4 minutes
Welcome to the wonderful world of flowers! Maurice shares his accomplishments and his struggles—and he opens up about how he overcame obstacles to become one of the most sought-after floral designers and the host of two popular floral design shows.
3 Find Out What Moves You
5 minutes
Finding out what moves you is perhaps Maurice’s most important lesson. He challenges you to explore what truly influences you—good and bad, light and dark—so you can draw from the most powerful inspirations for your arrangements.
4 Share What Moves You with Your Community
Share photos of your creative brainstorming inspirations with the community! (Please share your project as a .jpg or .png image file. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
5 Give Feedback on What Moves Your Peers
Take a look at what moves your fellow floral designers and let them know what you think!
6 Sourcing Flowers
18 minutes
One of the best ways to elevate your arrangements is knowing where to find the freshest flowers and how to choose stems that will remain vibrant. Maurice gives you his best go-to tips for selecting the perfect stems.
7 The Tricks and Tools of Flower Processing
24 minutes
Flowers can be messy! Having the right tool for the right job is especially valuable when it comes to floral design. Maurice tells you everything you’ll need to make processing, arranging, and cleaning up a breeze, so you can focus on making art.
8 Assignment: Gather Your Materials
It’s time to gather the essential materials and tools you’ll need to begin designing amazing floral arrangements with Maurice. The optional links below will direct you to an Amazon product page that is not affiliated with MasterClass. Look through the “See Similar Items” section on Amazon i
2
Single-Stem Arrangement
Using roses, Maurice teaches you to build a pavé, a classic design to help you hone foundational skills. Learn the importance of mechanics and how to weave stems into a perfect dome-shaped arrangement. Maurice also demonstrates his “asymmetrically symmetrical” design approach.
1 Gather Your Single-Stem Arrangement Materials
Whether you’re having roses shipped to you from one of our flower partners or sourcing 50 stems on your own, it’s time to gather the rest of the tools and materials you’ll need to begin making your single-stem arrangement. The optional links below will direct you to an Amazon product page that is not affiliated with MasterClass. Look through the “See Similar Items” section on Amazon if the product is not readily available, or buy locally.
2 Introduction to Single-Stem Arrangement
3 minutes
The foundational skills Maurice learned arranging flowers in the classic pavé style helped him become the floral designer he is today. Maurice explains the various skills you’ll learn making this elegant and highly technical arrangement.
3 Follow Along: Single-Stem Arrangement; Part 1 – Processing Your Stems
5 minutes
Adding to what you’ve already learned about processing flowers, follow along as Maurice teaches you in detail how to properly prepare your roses for this arrangement.
4 Follow Along: Single-Stem Arrangement; Part 2 – Making Your Arrangement
28 minutes
With all of your roses prepped and fully hydrated, you’re ready for Maurice to lead you step-by-step through the techniques needed to construct a pavé-style arrangement that can wow with just one kind of stem.
5 Share Pictures of Your Single-Stem Arrangement
It’s time to share your pavé-style arrangement with the community! (Please share your project as a .jpg or .png image file. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
6 Give Feedback to Your Peers on Their Single-Stem Arrangements
Check out what your fellow floral designers have accomplished and offer feedback.
7 Single-Stem Arrangement: Bloom & Plume-Style
15 minutes
Now that you have what it takes to make a perfect pavé dome, Maurice shows you how to reimagine the classic and make it even better. Applying his own signature style, he demonstrates how to make a single-stem arrangement that breaks the mold. If you decide to try your own Bloom & Plume–style single-stem arrangement, be sure to share pictures with the community! (Remember to use a .jpg or .png image file. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
3
Table Arrangements
Let’s bring more flowers into the mix! Construct a long and low table arrangement to wow guests at your next party. Choose flowers that set the tone, prepare your vase, build a foundation of greens, and add “supporting actors” and “stars” to create balance and drama.
1 Table Arrangements: Introduction and Brainstorm
24 minutes
Now that you have a solid foundation of floral design skills, Maurice invites you to explore your creativity in a new setting: your next dinner party. Maurice asks some questions to help guide your design and gives you tips on choosing the right vase and flowers to set the mood perfectly.
2 Share Your Table Arrangement Brainstorm
You have great ideas! Share photos of your creative brainstorming inspirations with the community. (Please share your brainstorm images as .jpg or .png image files. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
3 Give Feedback to Your Peers on their Table Arrangement Brainstorms
Get the ideas flowing! Take a look at your fellow floral designers’ table arrangement brainstorm and let them know what you think!
4 Gather Your Table Arrangement Materials
Gather the flowers and materials you’ll need to make your table arrangement. The optional links below will direct you to an Amazon product page that is not affiliated with MasterClass. Look through the “See Similar Items” section on Amazon if the product is not readily available, or buy locally.
5 Follow Along: Creating Table Arrangements
49 minutes
At a dinner party, the focus of attention should be the food and the company—but this flower arrangement may just steal the show. Maurice teaches you how to make a long and low arrangement, a beautiful display of vibrant color that will inspire conversation, not block it. Maurice walks you through every step, from preparing your vessel and stems to establishing length, dimension, and balance in your design.
6 Share Pictures of Your Table Arrangement
Show off those stems! Share pictures of your table arrangement with the community. (Please share your images as .jpg or .png image files. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
7 Give Feedback to Your Peers on their Table Arrangements
Nice work! Now check out what your fellow floral designers have accomplished and offer some feedback.
4
Seasonal Arrangements: Bouquets
Seasonality is a floral designer’s greatest tool. Using the freshest flowers available, learn the fundamentals of hand-tied bouquets. Maurice shows you how to get stems ready to slide into place, so you can focus on weaving a beautiful spiral bouquet fit for a bride.
1 Seasonal Arrangements: Introduction
2 minutes
Working with flowers and foliage currently growing in your region is a powerful design tool—flowers are always the most beautiful when they’re in season. Maurice sets up what he’ll be teaching you next: how to assemble a wild-yet-refined lovers’ bouquet, and all the tips you’ll need to make a wreath for any occasion.
2 Bouquet: Introduction and Purchasing Guide
19 minutes
Maurice outlines the keys to successful hand-tied flowers, demonstrates the basic steps of construction using a single stem, and tells you what kinds of flowers are best for bouquets.
3 Gather Your Seasonal Bouquet Materials
Gather the flowers and materials you’ll need to make your seasonal bouquet. The optional links below will direct you to an Amazon product page that is not affiliated with MasterClass. Look through the “See Similar Items” section on Amazon if the product is not readily available or buy locally.
4 Follow Along: Making a Bouquet
45 minutes
Work alongside Maurice as you learn how to build a beautiful bouquet in one hand. For this arrangement, prepping your stems is critical: Once you get started you’ll only have one hand to work with. Maurice will teach you how to get everything ready so you can focus on where to place your next flower.
5 Share Pictures of Your Seasonal Bouquet
Wow! Don’t keep your gorgeous work all to yourself. Share pictures of your seasonal bouquet with the community. (Please share your images as .jpg or .png image files. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
6 Give Feedback to Your Peers on their Bouquets
Check out what your fellow floral designers have accomplished and share some feedback.
5
Seasonal Arrangements: Wreaths
A wreath brings the joys of the season to your front door. Whether you’re using a premade wreath or one you built, this arrangement focuses on embellishment—a speciality Maurice learned from his grandmother. Grab some bling and a glue gun, and let’s decorate!
1 Wreaths: Introduction and Purchasing Guide
8 minutes
Wreaths may be a winter staple, but any season can benefit from a little holiday cheer. Whether you’re using a grape vine or traditional noble fir, Maurice explains the importance of embellishments to make your wreath stand above the rest. He even shows you how to make your own from foraged branches.
2 Gather Your Seasonal Wreath Materials
Gather the flowers and materials you’ll need to make your seasonal wreath. The optional links below will direct you to an Amazon product page that is not affiliated with MasterClass. Look through the “See Similar Items” section on Amazon if the product is not readily available or buy locally.
3 Follow Along: Making a Wreath
35 minutes
With an assortment of balls, birds, and bling, you’re ready to get to work designing your masterpiece. You’re in good hands with Maurice, who prides himself on being a master embellisher. He shows you how to balance your design while adding movement, dimension, and drama.
4 Share Pictures of Your Wreath
How festive! Make sure to share pictures of your seasonal wreath with the community. (Please share your images as .jpg or .png image files. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
5 Give Feedback to Your Peers on their Wreaths
Check out what your fellow floral designers have accomplished and give them some feedback.
6
Signature Arrangement
With floral design skills under your belt, it’s time to explore your vision. Maurice shares a demonstration of his unique style, “natural opulence.” He walks you through his approach to expressing yourself through flowers so that you can construct a masterpiece all your own.
1 Signature Arrangement: Setup
3 minutes
You’ve got all the skills and techniques you need to design an assortment of beautiful arrangements. Now you need to focus all of your creative energy to design something truly original: a signature arrangement. Maurice encourages you to break free of your boundaries and create something big and bold. This is your time to shine, and Maurice will support you every step of the way. You’ve got this.
2 Making a Signature Arrangement
22 minutes
Maurice demonstrates what he does best: making a one-of-a-kind arrangement that is the epitome of natural opulence, right before your eyes. This is your opportunity to see Maurice’s creative process from start to finish. Watch carefully, because after he’s done teaching you how to make an arrangement fit for Beyoncé, it’s your turn.
3 Creative Brainstorm for a Signature Arrangement
7 minutes
Maurice reminds you of the basic foundations you’ve learned throughout his session to help you construct your masterpiece. He gives some helpful tips for shopping and planning your design. Then he challenges you to follow your instincts and keep working at it until you find your own vision in flowers.
4 Share Your Signature Arrangement Brainstorm
Share photos of your creative brainstorm and inspirations with the community. (Please share your images as .jpg or .png image files. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
5 Give Feedback to Your Peers on their Signature Arrangement Brainstorm
Check out your fellow floral designers’ signature arrangement concepts and let them know what you think!
6 Gather Your Signature Arrangement Materials
Gather the flowers and materials you will need to make your signature arrangement. The optional links below will direct you to an Amazon product page that is not affiliated with MasterClass. Look through the “See Similar Items” section on Amazon if the product is not readily available, or buy locally.
7 Make Your Own Signature Arrangement
It’s your turn to take everything Maurice has taught you and invent your own signature style. It may take a few attempts, but the only way you’ll find your own unique voice is to let go and trust the process. Use the provided written instructions and Maurice’s demonstration whenever you need support—but otherwise this is when you can break all the rules. This is about you doing you.
8 Share Pictures of Your Signature Arrangement
Your arrangement is too beautiful not to share! Upload pictures of your signature arrangement with the community. (Please share your images as .jpg or .png image files. The file size limit is 10 MB.)
9 Give Feedback to Your Peers on their Signature Arrangements
See how your fellow floral designers have expressed themselves with their signature arrangements! Share some feedback and get inspired.
Meet your instructor
A judge on the HBO Max series Full Bloom and the host of his own show on Roku, Centerpiece, Maurice Harris brings a unique design sensibility to the floral world with his signature “asymmetric symmetry.” His installations evoke emotion—and he believes your unique style is what makes an arrangement shine brightest.
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