Chapter News

Floral Art Show Strives to Create a Winter Destination for Floral Appreciation

Floral Art Show Strives to Create a Winter Destination for Floral Appreciation

By Ruben Consa AIFD, PFCI, Founder The Doral Art & Flowers Festival was organized by the YOLA GUZ AIFD School of Floral Design and held December 7-17 in The City of Doral. The event touted support from city Mayor Christi Fraga and many sponsors, including…

Pacific Northwest Hosting Internationally Renowned Floral Designer Julia Rose This Spring

Pacific Northwest Hosting Internationally Renowned Floral Designer Julia Rose This Spring

Up in the Pacific Northwest Region, a buzzing excitement has been building up in anticipation of the first NW chapter event. We will be hosting the sensational botanical artist Julia Rose, all the way from Australia! She is internationally renowned for her Interactive and immersive…

South Central Region Hosts “The Magic Show”

South Central Region Hosts “The Magic Show”

This year, all floral enthusiasts can join us for “The Magic Show”, a weekend of education at Baisch and Skinner in St. Louis, Mo., March 2-3, 2024. The charming John Hosek AIFD, CFD will present our main-stage program. Last year’s Frankie Shelton Cup winner, Brandy…

Melodies of Autumn Blooms: Radiant Grace – Showcasing Talent and Creativity of our CFD/AIFD graduate students

Melodies of Autumn Blooms: Radiant Grace – Showcasing Talent and Creativity of our CFD/AIFD graduate students

– Bonnie Chu AIFD CFD “Melodies of Autumn Blooms: Radiant Grace” was the title of a captivating floral exhibition organized by SOLOMON BLOEMEN Flower School, held at the conservatory in Hong Kong Park during early November. Showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity of graduate students…

Creativity at its Best – AIFD Southern Chapter Body Flower Contest

Creativity at its Best – AIFD Southern Chapter Body Flower Contest

By Angelyn Tipton AIFD CFD GMF, AIFD Southern Chapter President Thank you to everyone who participated in the Body Flower Contest. Witnessing the incredible creativity displayed in each entry was truly inspiring. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to Kelly Mace at Smither’s Oasis, who not only…

AIFD North East Invites you to, Open House: A Holiday Design Program

AIFD North East Invites you to, Open House: A Holiday Design Program

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I’m going to the AIFD Design Show Are you coming too? The AIFD North East Chapter is having an in-person design show on October 17th, and you’re invited.  The event will take place at Bill Doran’s Wholesale in Latham,…

CHAPTER UPDATES – June 2023

CHAPTER UPDATES – June 2023

See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months and what is coming up next.

The North East Region & The Philadelphia Flower Show

The North East Region & The Philadelphia Flower Show

Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFD The Philadelphia Flower Show which has been described as the “country’s most prestigious celebration of Flowers” is, indeed, the oldest and largest indoor Flower Show in the world, attracting more than 500,000 people!  The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) was founded…

The Southwest Chapter Visits Alexandra Farms

The Southwest Chapter Visits Alexandra Farms

The Southwest Chapter was invited to Alexandra Farms for a very beautiful and unforgettable field trip to their farm in Cajica north of Bogota, Colombia.

Designing for the Queen

Designing for the Queen

The South Central Regional Chapter of AIFD® hosted its annual Forum March 18 – 19 in Houston, Texas at Bill Doran Wholesale. The weekend began with the Frankie Shelton SCAIFD Cup with the theme “Coronation Splendor.”