Interpretative Design
What is Bonfire Night?
On 5 November, people remember the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament by celebrating ‘Bonfire Night’. All over Britain there are firework displays and bonfires with models of Guy Fawkes, which are burned on the fire. The Guy is made of old clothes and the clothes are filled with newspaper.
The fireworks are a reminder of the gunpowder that Guy Fawkes hid in the cellar of Parliament. Some people have a small bonfire in their garden on 5 November, while in main towns and cities there are big bonfires and firework displays.
Bonfire Night: Interpretative Deign
Learn how to make an elaborate, interpretative design for bonfire night this year to welcome guests into an entrance hall in a home interior or corporate event this November. This fun and unique design emulates the British festival in colour, texture and expression.
This lesson covers how to construct an interpretative design for Bonfire Night. This design brings in elements of Autumn using different textures and a rich colour palette. Embrace the season and take your inspiration from nature and the natural landscape.
In this lesson, you will learn how to construct the design from start to finish. The tutor, Debbie will demonstrate how to make the design, along with top tips on conditioning, construction, storage and fixings.
Find the materials required for this style of arrangement below:
| Quantity | Equipment |
| 1 base | Container, Vine Planter 40cm |
| 1 | Floral Foam Brick (or chicken wire) |
| 1 roll of | Anchor tape 12mm |
| 1 | Long Bladed Knife |
| 1 bunch | Support Sticks or Plant Canes |
| 1 bunch | Eucalyptus Parvifolia Red Preserved |
| 1 bunch | Dried Physalis Dyed Orange |
| 1 bunch | Dried Pampas Grass |
| 1 bunch | Fresh Eucalyptus Autumn |
| 2-3 stems | Fresh Hydrangea Red Classic |
| 5-7 stems | Fresh Calla Lily Orange |
| 7-9 stems | Fresh Amaranthus Upright red |
| 5-7 stems | Fresh Carnation Tango (Orange) |
| 1 pair | Scissors (and/ or secateurs) |
More about the Container
The container is known as a vine planter and measures 40cm. This fun, unique and interesting design is ideal for this style of floral design. Click here to purchase (UK only).
Alternatives ideas include crate, wooden planter or floorboard.