Back to Basics - Horizontal Design

This is the seventh video in my new 'Back to Basics' series which aims to teach the basic design shapes in traditional flower arranging/floristry. In this video, I teach you about the Horizontal design often referred to as a long and low arrangement and guide you step-by-step from start to finish.

The 'Back to Basics' series is ideal for beginners looking to train as a florist or start a new hobby with arranging flowers. These tutorial videos are also suitable for intermediate arrangers looking to update their skills.

Feel free to ask questions in the comments and I hope you come back next week where we learn about a diagonal design.

Materials Used

Flowers
Spray Carnation
Lisianthus/Eustoma
Alstromeria

Outline foliage
Italian Ruscus
Eucalyptus cinerea

Following the introductory videos is a range of premium videos that go into further detail to launch your flower arranging.

[fay-alexhicks]

Thank you so much for this Sharon! Very helpful how you’ve outlined the theory of how to do this effectively.

[phyllisbruce]

Dear Sharon, I have watched hundreds of hours (seems like) of flower and greenery arranging in the last three months and you just showed up in my YouTube feed. After watching three of yours I declare you the BEST! I’m grateful that you use many of the flowers I can find at the grocery store. Buying them from a florist gets very expensive very fast! I’ve shared this video with my altar guild chair to see if we can somehow use them in instructing new members including me! Thank you for talking to the non-florist world.

[robinbeck]

Watched this again as we are doing a Mothers' Day arrangement in class next week. Enjoyed the hints just as much the second time round. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your tutorials.

[millylopez]

Thank you for the close up. Looks beautiful. I really enjoy your videos

[ashasunil]

Dear Sharon, this is Asha from India. Thanks a ton for this wonderful tutorial. So grateful.

[احبالرياضياتواعشقالتراث]

اشكرك كثيرا انتي رائعه في الشرح انا من المملكه العربيه السعوديه اوجه لكي التحيات ❤

[sandrawilliams]

Love this video. It was very informative and you were very pleasant

[dianaluisepurba]

Terimakasih Sharon....sangat detail....utk pemula seperti saya...akan saya coba....👍

[RodolfDiazAlvarez]

You make a really good explanation of the composition, your experience really shows up, thanks for share:)

[marclegarreta]

Thanks, Sharon! This was very helpful.

[Bakeroo]

Great video, I learned a lot thanks Sharon

[suyenocon]

Marvelous arrangment and excellent video tutorial

[katpham]

This tutorial is truly amazing, Sharon. Thank you for the explanations of what to do and what not to achieve the pleasant and beautiful look for the design. Thanks for caring to share the tips about not using big flowers around the parameters...the design came out so perfect ❤🙏🌼

[ЕленаЯкунина-уг]

Очень красиво !!!!Спасибо за подробное и простое объяснение 😊

[robingardner-jones]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It is THE BEST one I have found. I want to learn to make simple arrangements and this step-by-step is awesome!

[paulinesharp]

Thank you for another great informative and detailed demonstration of a formal horizontal arrangement

[mindsensations]

Thank you so much for your crystal clear explanation 👍🏻

[ashadias]

Thank you so much so informative video

[jackiedunne]

Thank you, love this tutorial and design.
Sharon, you are a great teacher:-)
Hi from Wellington, NZ:-)

[hilaryneary]

I love your tutorial sharon ..so well explained ..