Study level 2 and 3

Style: Hogarth style; S-line

Description:
Autumn always is a period to create nice arrangements. The materials have a own and very special character this arrangement is based on the well known S-line. Also called the Hogarth line. William Hogarth called it the line of beauty. We create a design with a strong S-line. The arrangement can be made one sided or two sided to your choice. You can create an effect with only a little or just with a lot of flowers. Here we have worked with limited materials. The advantage is that each part becomes a clear element in the arrangement. Your choice to use a little or a lot of flowers create an open of just a compact form. Choose the colors and materials to the season. A limited choice, as we have done create more rest in the arrangement.

We need for this lesson:

• 1 peace of oasis.
• To your choice a limited or mixed combination.
• Some leaves to give accent to the line.
• You also can choose another combination.

Step by step:

1. Put the oasis in the vase, just a little bit above the edge. Cut of the edge of the oasis.
2. Put in some branches to create the mainline. 
3. Put in the flowers, between the branches. Keep in mind the form of the S-line. Wit copper wire you can fix the Physalis on the branches.
4. Finish the arrangement in the center with some leaves and short flowers or berries.
5. To your choice with a few or with many flowers. 

Materials used are:
Copper vase, Cornus alba 'Sibirica', Physalis, Aspidistra elatior, Echinacea purpurea Galax urceolata and copper wire.

For more information see the book:

• Inspiring floral creations

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Last update of this page 16.02.2005