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.
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[@RodolfDiazAlvarez]

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

[@phyllisbruce213]

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 UA-cam 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.

[@sharondower]

Well thats such a lovely comment, thank you

[@ЕленаЯкунина-у4г]

Скажите пожалуйста сколько сантиметров эта композиция в длину?

[@sharondower]

Approx 3 foot, just less that 1 m

[@sandrawilliams3131]

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

[@sharondower]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robinbeck1961]

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.

[@sharondower]

Thanks Robin, I'm glad I've helped inspire you to create a design

[@georgehazelprevost7949]

I am learning lots thanks but I wish it would be louder please

[@sharondower]

Thanks for your comments, this video was filmed quite a long time ago, hopefully the new videos have better sound.

[@honeyflower8501]

❤❤❤

[@oseasviewer7108]

Lovely video, principles beautifully demonstrated in spite of the audio - your voice is totally off mic. Perhaps you might consider reposting it with music and voice over instructions because the natural effects are too low in level.

[@sharondower]

Noted! Thanks for your comments

[@robingardner-jones8902]

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!

[@sharondower]

Thanks Robin. I'm glad you've enjoyed

[@annah4081]

Too long winded and annoying voice

[@sharondower]

Thank you, I love some constructive feedback 👍

[@ashasunil5252]

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

[@sharondower]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful

[@dianaluisepurba5817]

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

[@sharondower]

thank you - keep watching

[@springrain777]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much for watching

[@jackiedunne2899]

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

[@sharondower]

Thank you! 😊Thanks for watching.

[@elviaramos8642]

no la entiendo nada pero me gusto mucho su arreglo floral Saludos de huajuapan de León Oaxaca

[@sharondower]

Puedes traducir al español en la configuración.

[@hilaryneary6452]

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

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@millylopez6913]

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

[@sharondower]

Thanks again for watching and commenting

[@katpham2466]

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 ❤🙏🌼

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much, your comment is so kind

[@DSWK_]

✨✨

[@sharondower]

Thank you

[@lizforeman1315]

Very informative video.. learned alot.. I'm just starting out in flower arranging as a hobbie.. really enjoying it.. Looking forward to watching rest of your videos

[@sharondower]

Thanks Liz, I'm glad you have learnt something from the video and good luck with your flower arranging

[@samanehtasham]

Very well description. Thank you ❤

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karengray6641]

Thank you for a very helpful video! I wanted to make a horizontal arrangement for a special event, but wasn't sure how to go about it. Your instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The arrangement I did turned out beautifully thanks to your detailed video.

[@sharondower]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed this tutorial and it helped you make a fabulous design

[@juliamccarthy1338]

Beautiful arrangement. thank you for the tutorial :-) could also use this as a tribute spray arrangement

[@sharondower]

yes you could, the shape is exactly the same

[@andrewnoden9117]

Hello, this is Andrea.... can you please tell me what is a “tribute” spray please.... thanks..

[@sharondower]

@@andrewnoden9117 a spray for a funeral

[@marclegarreta]

Thanks, Sharon! This was very helpful.

[@sharondower]

Thank you for watching, glad you found it helpful.

[@suyenocon4665]

Marvelous arrangment and excellent video tutorial

[@sharondower]

Many thanks!

[@ashadias2970]

Thank you so much so informative video

[@sharondower]

So nice of you, thanks for watching

[@mindsensations8830]

Thank you so much for your crystal clear explanation 👍🏻

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CajunPride777]

👍

[@Bronzee50]

Beautiful thank you for sharing 💕💕💕💕

[@sharondower]

You are so welcome

[@lebitsoramafoko7862]

Thanks so much .I learned a lot. Accurate.perfect .

[@sharondower]

Thank you

[@debrapeel5140]

Could you do a demonstration on how to do a single ended arrangement that would be fantastic.

[@sharondower]

I'll add it to my list! 😃

[@gretaparris5190]

camera needs to be focused closer to the arrangement while it is being constructed. Audience needs to see more of the placement positions of the flowers and foliage...
over all explanation is extremely helpful.

[@debrapeel5140]

Hi Sharon do you use this recipe for single ended spray.

[@sharondower]

Hi Debra. This would be a double ended spray as both side are equal in length. A single ended spray would be shorter.on one side. Hope that helps

[@sarahpugh749]

Great, clear tutorial, thank you for sharing.

[@sharondower]

Thanks Sarah

[@susanpeltz5813]

Great explanation

[@ЕленаЯкунина-у4г]

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

[@sharondower]

Thanks for watching

[@Bakeroo]

Great video, I learned a lot thanks Sharon

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulinesharp6973]

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

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@K_ballet]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lebitsoramafoko7862]

Accurate ..perfect .now i also l

[@sharondower]

Thank you

[@orielgb]

I use foliage from my garden, including Ivy, Eucalyptus, Camellia, Broom, Hydrangea leaves, and Mexican Orange, plain and variegated. Just some suggestions.

[@sharondower]

Great suggestions. I don't have access to garden foliage so this will be a great help for beginners.

[@janejohnston334]

Thank you - very helpful

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@SusanBrown-ol4wk]

Brilliant tutorial for a beginner

[@sharondower]

Glad you think so! There are lots of videos aimed at beginners on the channel, thanks for watching.

[@gabrielekullmann8875]

Mega schön, ich liebe es. Weiter so !!!!!!!!!!

[@sharondower]

Danke schon

[@madalenalemos3937]

Very beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much 😊

[@laviniacrabb4236]

Love this thanks for the reminders… what other colours could you use in this other than white?xxx

[@sharondower]

I think you could use any colour that you like. I don't think you are restricted just use your favourite or whatever colours are in the shop.

[@cynthiaburgess652]

Very informative video Will be using it for easter. Thank you

[@sharondower]

I'm sure it will look fabulous 🐰

[@nurjehankarim9787]

Very well explained

[@sharondower]

Thanks for liking

[@fernandepierre2001]

Very nice!!!!!!!

[@sharondower]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sugarasha]

what is this green material called?

[@LindaRose-st7ji]

Another very informative video Really helpful 😊

[@sharondower]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrielekullmann8875]

wunderschön !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sharondower]

Danke

[@luisjaviertonguinoguerrero1837]

Fa

[@oliviamorrison9917]

Great job thanks

[@oliviamorrison9917]

Good explanation very well understood. Thanks

[@sharondower]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mariesteve358]

Sooo Beautiful 👌

[@sharondower]

Thanks Marie

[@mariesteve358]

@@sharondower You are sooo very welcome,