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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 73 reviewsDesigning to Win Uncommon Threads. The course provided the unusual opportunity to respond to a competition brief not once but twice. Using Mark’s detailed ebook as a guide to interpreting a marking scheme and competition brief. All participants produced a design. In a group forum we all received Mark’s insights and expert analysis, including advice on improvements and modifications. Producing a second design with this feedback. Mark held a second forum discussing the second design interpretation from the feedback given. Such a study in floral design and self improvement. Flower Thinking and Mark provide designers to tools to make considered choices in floral designing. I look forward to the next course and learning journey.
Fantastic guide in how to construct a floral structure. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions makes this an excellent book for the enthusiastic floral designer.
I enjoyed the critiqued detail of the 1st design presented by participants in the theme Uncommon Threads. 2nd design was changed to improve its presentation to fill the brief of an opening Event for a fashion boutique.
The 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.
Excellent course, I learnt a lot just need to put it into practice now.😊
I thought it was a great course! I learnt a lot from the in depth evaluations of each design, and I think the true value of the course can be seen in the huge improvements of all the submitted designs. Thank you Mark.
Very informative,
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.
I am thrilled to have found Designing to Win classes. Mark is an excellent teacher, looking at the work from both a competitor's and evaluator's point of view. I learned so much watching his thorough critiquing of each design and suggestions on improvements. I would love to try this as a competitor next time. A great educational experience!
Festive Thinking expanded my design process. Mark’s books and video explained the task clearly and with detailed instructions and examples. The feedback session was informative providing suggestions on improvement and self reflection on the design created. Mark’s detailed analysis gives insights into the application of the elements and principles of design. I enjoyed the course and look forward to the next Flower Thinking offering.
This course is totally fabulous, taking one container and working with that in totally different ways with the focus on each of the Elements of design really make you think. Using the container as a starting point for inspiration but then pushing it on alternative ways is most refreshing. Mark's feedback and guidance throughout is so clear and well thought out and is delivered both verbally and in writing. This course is a great opportunity to learn from a master... But it is also self lead in that you choose your own design and work to stretch yourself in what ever way you like. So good I am considering a second round using different container.
That the Festive Thinking courses are extremely worthwhile, cost effective and so convenient to be able to watch the videos at home and then revue at one's leisure.
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.
Excerpts from The Flower Thoughts Blog
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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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Understanding Competition Marking
When approaching a floral design competition, do you pay as much attention to the marking criteria as to design and interpretation? A lot of work goes into competing in a...
Understanding Competition Marking
When approaching a floral design competition, do you pay as much attention to the marking criteria as to design and interpretation? A lot of work goes into competing in a...
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Thinking About Balance: Balanced Does Not Equal...
A harmonious sense of visual balance is a way of making a floral design accessible to the eye – easy for the eye to enter into the composition and easy...
Thinking About Balance: Balanced Does Not Equal...
A harmonious sense of visual balance is a way of making a floral design accessible to the eye – easy for the eye to enter into the composition and easy...
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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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