• The Purpose of Therapeutic Horticulture: It is introduced as a therapeutic practice for participants to relax, unwind, and slow down from fast-paced daily life.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand Therapeutic Horticulture: Identify how working with natural textures and colors (dried flowers/foliage) promotes relaxation and sensory stimulation.
• Master Design Composition: Apply basic floral arrangement principles—such as balance, focal points, and color harmony—to a 2D surface (the couplet).
• Cultural Integration: Appreciate the symbolism of CNY "Spring Couplets" and select dried flowers that represent traditional themes like longevity, prosperity, and renewal.
• Technical Skill: Demonstrate the proper technique for preserving, handling, and adhering delicate dried materials to paper without damaging the media.
• Emotional Well-being: Articulate the sense of accomplishment and "flow" achieved through the mindful assembly of their personalized festive decor.

2 Hr