Flower Power: Lessons from the Los Angeles School of Flower Design

by Michael Gaffney, Everett Engbers (Photographer)

In the current economy, prospective brides, party givers, and commercial business people are looking for ways to create their own sophisticated floral arrangements rather than hiring expensive third parties. Featuring a well-known designer's foolproof methods, this lush guidebook brings readers into the world of the professional with secrets, tips, and formulas for great design including step-by-step instructions on everything from classic English design to exotic tropical design. With stunning color photographs detailing dozens of start-to-finish arrangements, the book provides a beautiful display of finished projects for readers to replicate and enjoy.

296 pages, Hardcover

Published December 1, 2015

Reviews

[Josh Hayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I attended this class knowing very little about flower designing. I was amazed at what I learned everyday in school. Multiple classes every day, all the flowers, tools and containers provided. I don't know how they get away with giving away so much material! It was a joy. Michael Gaffney's classes are just a delight. I highly recommend it.

[Barbara Falconer · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot about him!

I learned more from you-tube than the book. It’s mostly about him with few specific tips or new usable information. the Flower Power templates look interesting but again little specific info.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful floral design book. Great for inspiration. The copy is not well written or edited.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pictures are very inspiring but there’s not much instructions on the design. I guess I’ll have to take his class for more detail on that. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book

[Mo V · Rating 5 out of 5]

thx..... what a gorgeous book . I own many floral books as I work in the business part time This book filled in all the missing spots . Its a nice editorial,, coffee table book but most importantly a "how to" book for all flower lovers . .Id like to attend American School of Flower Design where Michael Gaffney teaches but until then I scored this. Its just a really big, full, helpful book for accomplishing good design,,, easy breezy . I wish it had more info on Michael but there is plenty of his theory on design an "a plus" Fower Power is an apt title. I own his book Design Star which I love as well but this is my favorite so beautifulI learned allot. ..thx Michael