Jane Packer's Guide to Flower Arranging: Easy Techniques for Fabulous Flower Arranging (Hardcover)

~ Jane Packer (Author), Paul Massey (Photographer), Jo Barnes (Contributor)

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Product Description

Jane Packer is one of London’s most sought-after florists and also runs celebrated flower schools in London, New York, and Tokyo. In this irresistible book, Jane covers the same ground as in her four-week career course, here divided into three sections. Flowers to Give teaches all the techniques needed to make a variety of floral gifts. Flowers for the Home covers vase arrangements of all shapes and sizes. Flowers for Celebrations offers all the necessary know-how for party flowers, festive wreaths, table arrangements, and beautiful wedding flowers. Lovely photographs of the finished creations are accompanied by step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. This book distils all Jane Packer’s expertise and style into one volume, and imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging to every reader, novice and expert alike. • More than 25 glorious step-by-step projects, with a wealth of other original ideas to make the perfect floral arrangement. • Professional tips and techniques for choosing, conditioning, and caring for beautiful flowers. • An essential source book for amateur and professional flower arrangers alike.

About the Author

JANE PACKER is one of Britain’s foremost floral artists, renowned for her fresh, unpretentious style. She set up Jane Packer Flowers in 1982 and in 1990 opened her first flower school in London. She also has a flower shop in New York, as well as a school for budding florists. Jane has also partnered with Westin Hotels & Resorts to create innovative botanical designs that beautifully reflect that brand’s commitment to personal renewal. This is her first book for Ryland Peters and Small.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (September 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845977386
• ISBN-13: 978-1845977382
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #133,886 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, Young and Pretty, January 12, 2009

By	K. Conkling (houston texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jane Packer's latest book is really beautiful, great photography and new ideas. Pages 49-50 on Valentines is gorgeous.It touches on all the seasons and weddings too! Something for everyone. I liked it so much I bought 3 copies for Xmas gifts. You can almost smell the flowers it's so fresh looking.Jane Packer's Guide to Flower Arranging: Easy Techniques for Fabulous Flower Arranging

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flower Arranging Made Easy, July 17, 2009

By	Bloomsbury (melbourne australia) - See all my reviews

Jane Packer is one of the premier florists in the world, with her lovely designs appearing everywhere from her home in England, to Tokyo & the USA.

This book is suitable for both professional florists & amateurs, with eye catching photos that make you want to race out & try them. Step by step illustrated instructions accompany the designs, & it's easy to make changes to suit your own tastes.

She explains the techniques needed to get good results, & the book is helpfully divided into sections for for doing flowers for gifts, to decorate your home & for celebrations (including weddings.) I'm sure some brides would be inspired to create their own special bridal flowers after reading this book.

I found the book to be very easy to use, but I do have some experience in floristry. It would be a marvelous present for a professional florist to spark their creativity, or for anyone who loves beautiful flowers & likes to arrange them as gifts Or for their own home.

A very reasonably priced, excellent value book.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointed, March 21, 2009

By	Anita M. Linville "Funny Lady" (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a nice book with great pictures but......... not very helpful to me. Maybe it is just too advanced for me. Live and learn.
Anita