Our yearly symposium could not be produced without the generous support of our industry partners. As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us. We’ll…
Spreading the joy and positivity of flowers in the community is not a one-off event but an ongoing process. Keeping the positive momentum! Following the third floral workshops “A touch of summer”, Dr. Solomon Leong, AIFD PFCI CFD and his team has just held another series of workshops with the sunshine kids (cancer survivors) at the Children’s Cancer Foundations (CCF) bringing another perspective of floral arrangement to them.
Submitted By Janet Black AIFD With the recent passing of Past President Wilton Hardy AIFD, I thought it would be fitting to learn a little more about our fabulous leader. Wilton began his floral career at the age of fourteen at an open air, metal…
As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us.
Every year at our Symposium, attendees are treated to presentations, demonstrations, and workshops by the best of the best in the world! This year, when we gather in Chicago, it’ll be no different. Get a preview of what’s to come from these dedicated designers and educators, before we see them in action.
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.
The AIFD Foundation offers numerous scholarships providing countless opportunities for professional floral designers. Are you looking to add to your Lifetime of Learning? If so, take a few minutes to review the listing, of which some provisions are NEW! There just may be one to enhance your career or help get you to the next step! If not, there is certainly an opportunity for you step up and share with another!
“Boise in Bloom” was spearheaded by Mike Hollenbeck AIFD. This event was held at the newly opened Washington Floral Services location in Boise, Idaho. This first in-person program in 3 years turned out to be a great success! It felt refreshing to be back in-person…
pring is upon us, which means that the Illinois State Florists’ Association Board of Directors just hosted their first fully in-person event since the pandemic began, and it was magical!
This year, the AIFD Foundation is thrilled to sponsor the main stage program “Flower Farmer” presented by Charlie Groppetti AIFD during the AIFD® Symposium. In 2022, Charlie received the AIFD® Award of Design Influence during AIFD® Symposium in Las Vegas. He is the creative mind…