The world of foliage is vast and diverse, with leaves ranging in size from diminutive to gargantuan and in all different colors from white and cream to various tints, tones, and shades of green. Some offer wonderful textures or are as beautiful and colorful as flowers.
The technique of foliage manipulation focuses on creating visually stunning designs by cutting, folding, twisting, braiding, and shaping foliage to add interest to a floral arrangement. During this class perfect for floral-design enthusiasts to Floral Design Certificate students, discover foliage varieties that are great for manipulation and learn techniques to enhance your floral designs.
Certificate Information
This class serves as an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate.
Course Schedule
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00–1:00 pm
Location
The Grove Studio 108
Instructor
Cres Motzi
Cres Motzi AIFD is a graduate of Longwood Gardens Certificate of Merit in Floral Design and an internationally trained floral designer. She was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2010. Having graduated from Boerma Institute in Holland with diplomas in professional and advanced Dutch design, Motzi has been a full-time designer who now works as a freelancer for events and weddings. She is a floral design demonstrator and has written tutorials and articles for By Design, a quarterly publication of GCA. Her works have been published in Green Scene, a publication of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; Flower Arranging the American Way; International Floral Art Annual 2010/11; the Jubilee Edition of International Floral Art 2014-15; Asian Allure; and Artistic Floral Design 2020. She has successfully completed a European Masters Certification program with Tomas de Bruyne of Belgium in May 2012, received her certification in September 2013, and is now an AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge. Motzi is a 3rd-grade Sogetsu Ikebana teacher.
Recommended Equipment
Students should supply their own floral scissors and a stapler.
