As an art, floral art is composed of a wide variety of forms and genres. Florists, arranging flowers for special occasions, topiaries and other floral crafts to design the home, all of these are covered by floral art. Floral art can be taught to those who want to start their own floral businesses, learn a new skill or improve current skills. This form of art is very creative. If you seek this art as a hobby, it would be wise if you will hire a floral art teacher.

When creating flower arrangements, there are eight basic designs taught by floral art teachers. These designs include the horizontal arrangement, which uses a shallow container, with sprays arranged horizontally. Often, large flowers are placed in the center of the horizontal arrangements. 

Floral art teachers will teach you how to create flower arrangements. They will also teach you the eight basic designs of flower arrangements. However, floral art teachers are not limited to teaching the design of floral arrangements. Teachers also present the opportunity to incorporate photography into their classrooms by teaching students how to photograph floral arrangements. These designs include:

• The horizontal arrangement, which uses a shallow container, with sprays fixed horizontally.
• The vertical flower arrangements which are placed in vases, with the flowers lengthened up from the vase.
• The triangular arrangements extend vertically, but have foliage and filler flowers added to the bottom to create a triangular design. Once the desired curve is achieved, flowers are added to enhance the crescent shape.
• Crescent arrangements are created by forming a crescent at the top of a container.
• Oval arrangements are made by placing larger, brighter flowers in the center of the arrangement, and then flowers are placed around the larger flowers to create an oval appearance.
• Minimal arrangements.
• The lazy mans arrangements.
• Free standing arrangements. 

Some colleges and universities offer floral art classes to students. Floral art teachers in these institutions teach these classes and conduct workshops to people interested in learning floral art. Floral art teachers also encourage creativity among the students as they learn the proper tools and materials they need to create beautiful arrangements meant for different occasions and purposes.

Another option in looking for a floral teacher is taking floral art classes in a local florist shop. You will find a variety of classes available from beginner to advance. If you want to gain a certificate in floral art that would lead you to the employment field, chronological programs is best fitted for you. Another way to receive personal hands-on training from instructors or from fellow members is to join a floral artist club.

In addition to formal floral art classes, there are correspondence courses for floral art that can be done in the comfort of your own home. After signing up, you will be receiving all the necessary course materials and the list of essential supplies needed to complete the lessons. The use of DVDs is very common and you will be instructed to submit digital photos of your work to instructors for their review.