2013 Class Schedule
September 7 & 8, 2013
(Saturday & Sunday)
(9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Very few holidays inspire the decorating fervor that goes with Christmas. This class offers designers an experience and opportunity to enhance and expand their Christmas decorating ideas. Two full days of hands-on designing. During class, theme planning will be discussed and will be related to the newest merchandise available. Such themes could include:
- Old World
- Natural/Rustic
- High Style
- Traditional
Such pieces as wreaths, mantel designs, candle centerpieces, wall arrangements and door designs will be taught. Christmas tree planning and designing will also be a part of the course curriculum. The MECHANICS of attaching materials, mounting candles and concepts of protecting the client’s furniture, walls etc. will be stressed. Both fresh and 
permanent materials will be used to create the designs.
Upon completion of this 16 hour class, students will receive a Texas A&M University Certificate of Completion from the Benz School of Floral Design.
LOCATION and FEES
The classes will be held in the floral design studio at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. The tuition is $375.00 which includes all class materials, supplies, and a generous amount of printed hand-out materials. A DEPOSIT OF $175.00 is required with your registration form and the balance of $200.00 is due the first day of class. Refunds of deposits must be requested five (5) business days notice prior to the first day of class.
Students are encouraged to bring their own set of basic tools that would include a floral knife, stem cutters/snips, wire cutters and ribbon scissors.
Registration
If you would like to register for this two day course, please click on one of the following Registration Form link or contact Ann Boney at (979) 845-1699 a-boney@tamu.edu
Electronic (Web) Registration Instructions -click on the following link to web register for this course. Use the ‘organization’ search parameter pull down and choose “Benz School,” then the course you wish to register for.
https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu
Lodging
There are any number of motels/hotels you may select from in the Bryan/College Station area. Please click the following link for a list from the B/CS Visitors Bureau:
