phytodesigners - gardener and a psychologist in a bottle

It would seem that could be better: currently sitting in a warm room, makes flower arrangements, enjoy the contemplation of roses lilies yes, communicate with moneybags, fascinated by the beauty created by your hands. But this is only the visible side phytodesigners profession - his work is much harder than it seemed from the outside.

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Let's start with the fact that the florist (it is also called phytodesigners and arranger of flowers) should be very much aware of. The fact that fitodizaynerika - is both a science and profession (though not without elements of art). And it is not so new, occupation phytodesigners, many older will. Ancient Egyptians decorated their homes with flowers, garlands made of them for the holidays. In any era such specialists can apply their talents. True, we called them at different times in different ways: a gardener, florist, shrub.

What does phytodesigners? In a nutshell - it is floral arrangements. Those who are "born gardener", not do without the knowledge of botany, agronomy, biology, chemistry. Specialist, surrounded by flowers, should know the name of the plant, where it came from, how to care for him, as a concrete flower gets on with "colleagues", what fertilizers and pesticides to be used in a particular case, some potted plants is better to choose for or other interior. Therefore yesterday biologist gladly welcomed in a flower shop (unless, of course, he graduated special courses and theoretical knowledge he added skills in preparation of flower arrangements). Plus, you need to understand the trends in floral fashion, to know what are the principles of design, what are the styles and so on. D.

Apart from the fact that "special flower" is bound to be good professionals in their field, it has become more and psychologist - to work with people obliges! Phytodesigners need to look for an approach to each client, guess what the buyer is required. His goal - to do everything that the customer was satisfied with your purchase, and, of course, actions phytodesigners.

People for a long time working in this field believe that a profession we should go only if and possess knowledge and certain personal qualities. Firstly, the necessary artistic taste, imagination and love of flowers - even getting in the order beautiful flowers, you can make an ugly song. The leaders of the respective companies with confidence are phytodesigners having art education. As for the love of flowers, the experienced phytodesigners speak of "green fingers" as a special gift with plants. Without such a gift to "tame" the flowers, let alone reach the heights in the profession is difficult. Secondly, phytodesigners must be patient, industrious, neat: the plants need daily care, apply gently with them. Thirdly, the present phytodesigners - one who are not afraid to experiment (recognized canons has not been canceled, but not the ability to create templates is always a price). Creative people can fully realize themselves in the profession, not limited by any boundaries. However, not having a big imagination, it is easy to find yourself in the "goddess of flowers Office" creating classic bouquets.

educational level

It is important that the potential phytodesigners loved to learn. They say that a good specialist should pursue knowledge for life. In the world of flowers are constantly emerging trends; something that was fashionable a few years ago is now considered vulgar and ugly.

In the capital of a floral fashion, the Netherlands, and in Germany the future phytodesigners taught for five years in the public schools, then in universities, then in the master classes. In Russia the process of preparing landscapers are not so long. Higher education to deal with colors is not required, but in high school and do not learn to phytodesigners. But there are many specialized courses in floral design, in the big cities there are private schools phytodesigners, because no special knowledge is impossible. Ask the man in the street to make a flower arrangement - and get unremarkable, and besides, not really packed ordinary bunch. Duration of training in such institutions varies from a few weeks to three years. Practitioners believe that to learn the basics of the profession need at least two months. Clear, that for three to four weeks to become a professional is unrealistic - you can only get some idea of ​​how to take care of the "buttercups, poppies," learn a few tricks of decoration. The longer a person learns, the more knowledge he acquires.

However, it is necessary to immediately determine what information you need, and dance on the stove. Think for yourself enough to be able to make a decent bouquet - choose a two-month course. There will base will learn to handle the tool, make bouquets, gifts to make out - that is, put a hand. basic course lectures are usually read at a very fast pace, the classes are either every day or several times a week (not one hour).

Man, tuned to the professional growth does not stop, get a basic education. Can continue their education on long-term courses. For the main program are added to classes in drawing collages, thematic bouquets, compositions of dried plants, design tables, showcases, holiday cars. Do not stay behind the scenes and the European tradition of flower bouquets, students learn about fashion trends, fashion accessories - butterflies, feathers, beads. Future experts also taught drawing and painting, because they must be able to make sketches, to understand the laws of composition, color combinations, styles. Some schools even teach Latin: phytodesigners need to know the scientific names of plants. And, of course, not a single step without a computer, without the knowledge of certain programs. Theoretical classes are held in parallel with the practical. In some schools, the training is in several stages, after each of which the students take tests, work as interns in the salons. At the end of a major school examination is required. Only then did graduate receives a diploma. It is also possible to practice "flower" country - Belgium or the Netherlands.

Those who already have a basic biological education, enough to unlearn a three- or four-month course, with a heavy emphasis on practical training. There is distance learning.

After graduating from a school of its graduates can work in a flower shop, engage in design of parks and gardens. But this is not the ultimate dream - it makes sense to continue training at seminars, exhibitions, contests, then will be able to achieve perfection in the profession.

Some well-known specialists of this case versed in the intricacies of the profession themselves, gained experience at the expense of practice. This option is considered quite normal in many countries (in the same Holland, for example). Phytodesigners say: to become a professional, you need to work 12 years - the first three years are engaged in the composition of bouquets of flowers, three work with dried flowers, and then cultivating in interior design and landscaping.

Do not make the wrong choice

You need to consider another point. The fact that it is very close to one another profession phytodesigners and landscape designer. Who's who in the flower world? Phytodesigners called professionals who work with bouquets, as well as deal with the compositions of the living and a dried material. Without going into details, we can make even this distinction: phytodesigners designer has been making bouquets "in the mood" or if there is a specific reason to, and arranger makes the composition for specific interiors. They also say that phytodesigners material often are cut flowers, while phytodesigners - potted plants. The latter being considered by professionals of a higher class. Whatever it was, the training program and other specialists is almost the same, so that the person

Occupation landscaper fitodizaynerike adjacent to, but that's another side. It happens that such experts are phytodesigners yesterday, received additional training. Their task is to design a piece of land, they are dealing with soil, water, trees, shrubs, garden furniture. Previously, these workers called the organizers of the gardens and parks. Landscape designer studies not only botany and agronomy, but also soil science, engineering, dendrology, history of the world of landscape architecture. He needs to have a sense of composition, artistic taste, have a special vision of space. If the results can be seen almost immediately phytodesigners (to create even complex bouquet requires not more than 40 minutes), the fruits of the landscape designer has to wait for many months. The task of such a master - to create a special reality of an ordinary piece of land, to think, should look like here every centimeter, plan where things would be, planted plants, split paths and flower beds, make a competent lighting, arrange a watering system, a relaxation area, children's playground. Moreover, the designer will always have to meet with the customer, trying to guess what he wants.

Place like

Even having a degree phytodesigners not well settled immediately. As leaders of their respective companies claim, wishing to become florists lot, but realistically expect to get such a job may only be a few more experienced applicants. As a general rule, start to come either as an assistant phytodesigners or from work in the flower tent near the metro. Initially, work will be low-paid, hard and uninteresting. The assistant should handle the flowers, preparing them to work, and sometimes even to unload the car. He also often trusted to issue the simplest bouquets. Some employers consider the presence of phytodesigners-pupil special educational disadvantage, because often he is trained properly and it needs to be retrained. Experienced experts advise beginners to look for a job in the season - spring and summer, during the holidays and weddings. At this time, helpers are needed by all.

Another way - the tent. The pavilions at the metro, where working conditions are heavy, and the salary is low, take virtually all comers. The next step in the career of campers - flower number, then - shop. Age phytodesigners - not the main indicator. Usually, beginners - from 20 to 40 years old.

After working as an assistant in a store, you can quickly get a position phytodesigners and do things taught (make bouquets and compositions draw flower baskets, to train beginners).

Experienced, well-established specialist may be, for example, a senior phytodesigners. a level of professional should very well understand all the intricacies of phyto. It all turns out great.

Improve their skills specialist can, visiting exhibitions, an intern at the "flower" countries participating in the competitions. Phytodesigners ultimate dream - to start their own business. Director florist should be aware of new products appropriate fashion, to understand the new species of plants, as well as in economics and advertising.

Advantages and disadvantages

And if you think that the general good in the profession phytodesigners? Pros - surface: works with color in an atmosphere of beauty and celebration that is a cause of pleasure. In addition, you have the opportunity to express themselves creatively and continuous improvement. Those who did not work the first day in the field, talking usually quite wealthy people. Not the last role played by the material component: labor professionals are paid adequately.

But there are no roses without thorns, and in the profession phytodesigners there are downsides. First of all it must be said that if a person is allergic to pollen, it can not be too long in a flower shop. Color Processing - a complicated matter, and the affected hand: they are often hurt thorns, skin deteriorates from constant contact with cold water, land and chemicals (phytodesigners work without gloves). So that people with diseases of the skin in the way the profession is also ordered. Since most of the time "florist" carries on his feet, it is tiresome for people with varicose veins. Plus, the flowers can not stand the smell of tobacco smoke and cooking food (though they do not like any foreign odors). Add here and hard work before and during the holidays, when everyone else is resting, as well as communication with the capricious customers. But being constantly on others, you need to look good, because the buyer will assess and manner of dress, put on one's shoes and well-groomed nails seller. Meanwhile themselves phytodesigners when choosing clothes are guided by the principle of practicality: at the white blouse will immediately appear on the green spot, which is impossible to wash off.

To carry buckets of water, clean up the garbage, make multikilogram bouquets standing in an awkward position - all this ordeal for women's hands and spine. Therefore, many, especially abroad, is considered a profession phytodesigners men. In Russia, most phytodesigners become the fairer sex - as well as, for example, in Germany. In Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium among professionals more than the stronger sex. In the world of women-phytodesigners is approximately 25%. It is believed that men are the best specialists in this field because of the nature of his thinking, because they think more boldly and original. At the same time, women do their work more patiently and painstakingly.

Difficulties profession forced some newcomers started to throw on halfway, but it happens rarely. Currently, floristry considered among young people fashion specialty florists themselves very much in demand in the market. In the future, this profession will become even more popular because the flowers today are a necessary part of our lives. Meanwhile, high-phytodesigners we do not so much.