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Floral Design eBooks by Mark Pampling
Find an accessible entry point into floral design instruction, inspiration and expertise in our range of eBooks by Mark Pampling.
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Building Confidence - Simplifying a Floral Structure
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Designing to Win: Floral Competition Essentials
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Designing to Win: Applied Interpretation: Glass & Grass
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Designing to Win: Applied Interpretation: Uncommon Threads (Not sold separately)
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Designing to Win: Competition Learnings: Uncommon Threads (Not sold separately)
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Designing to Win: Competition Learnings: Glass & Grass (Not sold separately)
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Interwoven Possibilities - Designing with Bamboo Mats
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Reaching Above & Beyond, With the Wire Weaving Technique
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A Lesson In Leaning
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Five Ways to Add Impact to Your Floral Designs
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Festive Thinking - Shooting Star
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Festive Thinking - Star Up High
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Festive Thinking - Christmas Crescent
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Festive Thinking - Layered Luxury
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from 76 reviewsThe intriguing theme,"Uncommon threads", captured my attention and thinking. I initially thought this short course,"Designing to win", would be too challenging. I found that it was actually comprehensive, well organized and structured, and rewarding eventually. This course was about understanding the rules and schedule of a competition. It was about learning how to evaluate one's design for a competition against an essential list of marking criteria for judging. Mark conducted two virtual discussion forums fluently, meticulously and constructively by giving clear analysis with concise explanations. He posed questions and made suggestions on each participant's design in #1 submission. The task of improving/adjusting/changing in order to achieve a better outcome became the necessary challenge for #2 submission.
The learnings from all the other submissions was just as important as those of mine. After having completed this course, I gained a better understanding of the entire process of designing to win and the crucial decision making that hinged on the points/marks for judging. The "wow factor" which can contribute to winning can be achieved by more critical evaluation of a design. Learning to be a better designer is always my aim in participating in Mark's courses. I truly felt that I achieved it and it was a likely "win" for me. The instructional eBooks and video tutorials on competitions were valuable bonuses given after completion of the course.
Thank you, Mark, for this great opportunity to learn from you.
One Container, Five Elements expanded my design processes and choices. Analysing the container and looking for a link to each of the five elements. Focusing on one element was a disciplined journey, one that became more complex the further I travelled along the path, albeit a rewarding journey. On reflection it allowed me to consider my choices and to give each element of design a voice in my arrangements. I likened it to a choir where one voice may lead but if the supporting harmonies are not in pitch the whole auditory experience is not quite right. I found myself falling to my favourite elements and constantly self-evaluating to see what was often needed, often editing rather than adding. During the group feedback sessions, I gained new eyes not only on my own work but that of my peers. Such a rewarding experience.
Each task or assignment for this course pushes you to think more about placement of components in order to ensure that the elements and principles of design are used to create a harmonious result. Mark encourages creativity by providing examples before leaving you to work in your own way, this is incredibly stimulating. All feedback provided is done in a positive way which encourages you to assess your own work better each time - however I still manage to repeat some of the same faults over and again ;) so plenty more to learn.
I really enjoyed the course and particularly found the critique process really helpful, as Mark carefully explained what worked well with the designs we had each produced and how they could potentially be improved further. At each stage, Mark explained how the design principles applied and helped me to develop my understanding of contemporary work.
Yet another amazing floral learning opportunity by our incredible Mark Pampling and Flower Thinking. The experience of learning is outstanding with endless learning opportunities. This is not simply an online course, it is an interactive extremely detailed, deep learning opportunity. Thank you Flower Thinking - My designs from the course are pictured below. So much learning and adaptation creates a new awareness and thought process in design which I truly enjoyed.
Festive Thinking allowed me to expand my creativity. Mark’s ebooks and video explanations were clear and provided examples of the task. I throughly enjoyed creating with the sickles and the online forum. Mark expert advice and suggestions gives insights into the designer’s arrangements. This allows for self improvement and reflection on my own creation. A wonderful experience I look forward to the next Flower Thinking offering.
Excerpts from The Flower Thoughts Blog
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Floral Windows to the World 2024
This August, the Singapore Garden Festival is transforming its floral booth display competition into an international level floral design contest, similar to a World Cup. Competitors will vie for the...
Floral Windows to the World 2024
This August, the Singapore Garden Festival is transforming its floral booth display competition into an international level floral design contest, similar to a World Cup. Competitors will vie for the...
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Royal Easter Show
Staged over six separate sessions, the floral competitions and displays at the Sydney Royal Easter Show were an abundantly creative. The range of entries provided visual feast for show patrons....
Royal Easter Show
Staged over six separate sessions, the floral competitions and displays at the Sydney Royal Easter Show were an abundantly creative. The range of entries provided visual feast for show patrons....
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Philadelphia Flower Show 2024
My second time at the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show this year afforded me the amazing chance to contribute behind the scenes to the Schaffer Designs Legacy exhibit entitled ‘CONNECTED: A...
Philadelphia Flower Show 2024
My second time at the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show this year afforded me the amazing chance to contribute behind the scenes to the Schaffer Designs Legacy exhibit entitled ‘CONNECTED: A...
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Test Tubes - A Sustainable Water Source
Test tubes (or water phials) have long been an environmentally conscious choice, long before sustainability came strongly into focus. Of course, the measure of their sustainability also depends on what...
Test Tubes - A Sustainable Water Source
Test tubes (or water phials) have long been an environmentally conscious choice, long before sustainability came strongly into focus. Of course, the measure of their sustainability also depends on what...
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Sarah, Nebraska, USA
This [Design Solutions] was a fantastic class and I highly recommend it. Mark opened up my creativity and taught me to look at every element in different ways.
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Mary, UK
Mark is a true creative master, he is able to communicate in a clear and decisive manner with encouragement. Enjoyed all the design challenges and have grown and learnt a lot during the Design Discipline course [now called Design Solutions].
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Arlene, Australia
An inspirational course which I would recommend to Floral Designers and Artists. Mark is an exceptional and gifted educator.
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Sharon, NZ
While I found the course challenging, I have learnt enormously from those challenges. The One Container, Five Elements course certainly gave me a new awareness of all the elements of designs and to consider them all when designing. I would unreservedly recommend this course if you have a passion for ongoing learning in your floral design.
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