The emphasis is on understanding the principles of floral design and mastering the techniques needed to create arrangements for any occasion. Topics include basic floral design, wedding, sympathy and church flowers, Christmas arrangements, special occasions and decorations, and silk and dried flower arrangements. Klassen draws on many years of experience in the floral design field, including once owning a flower shop, and at other times working for other florists. B.C. Currently Klassen does consulting in floral design locally. The beauty of floral design is that an arrangement can transport an audience through time and thought, and captivate their hearts through sight and smell.
Sympathy arrangements are the most challenging because the occasion is so emotionally charged.
Weddings and anniversaries are also very important occasions for carefully designed floral arrangements. Interveiws begin June 1, 2001.