Floral Design News

A Tribute to Gary Schott AIFD

A Tribute to Gary Schott AIFD

AIFD, recently lost another mentor, Gary Schott AIFD. Although I did not know Gary on a personal level, I do know, he inspired me in 1999. Yes that was some time ago, but the vivid memories from that Symposium flashed back into mind.

From Horticulture to Floriculture

From Horticulture to Floriculture

Come along on Keith Cheng AIFD’s plant story which began in childhood with a gardening mentor.

BECOME A 2023 GROW AMBASSADOR!

BECOME A 2023 GROW AMBASSADOR!

Designers who volunteer often say it is the most exciting part of attending an AIFD Symposium, working in the heart and pulse of what brings this artistic extravaganza to life.  AIFD is all volunteer run, however we need some Super Stars to bring it to life.

Award Nominations are Open!

Award Nominations are Open!

As the new year starts, it is important to look to the future and think about all those people, both past and present, that have made a difference in our careers and have been personal inspirations. We are surrounded with those persons who inspire us to achieve new levels of creativity! As chairperson of the Awards Committee, I am asking you to take a minute to think about the people and companies that support and inspire us on a daily basis, and to recognize their contributions for an award during AIFD Symposium “GROW” in July.

New CFDs

New CFDs

Congratulations to our new CFDs from November 2022 – January 2023

Holiday Favorites to GROW On

Holiday Favorites to GROW On

This past holiday season, North Central held a “Show us your favorite Holiday Design” competition. Each competitor was required to post a photo of their favorite “Holiday Arrangement” on the North Central Chapter’s Facebook page for a chance to win a Symposium Registration.

World-Class Education to Add to Your Lifetime of Learning

World-Class Education to Add to Your Lifetime of Learning

Two Opportunities during AIFD® Symposium to benefit the AIFD Foundation AIFD®, a leader in floral design education, is pleased to bring world-class talent each year to the AIFD® Symposium. Two presenters will instruct hands-on design education that you will not want to miss during the…

CALL FOR NATIONAL COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS

CALL FOR NATIONAL COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS

Looking to get involved with the mission and endeavors of AIFD®? Every year our Incoming President selects members to fill out positions on the various committees that keep our Institute running and NOW is the time to let us know that you want to get involved! 

A Legacy that Rides On

A Legacy that Rides On

February 2023 will mark the second anniversary of the passing of floral icon Patti Pottle AIFD. Find out how she recently helped raise scholarship funds for the AIFD Foundation.

AIFD Goes to Indianapolis FFA National Convention 2022

AIFD Goes to Indianapolis FFA National Convention 2022

In a little corner of the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds Horticulture Building, groups of Floral Evaluators, including many AIFD members from around the United States, intensely judged 180 High School FFA students’ entries as they competed for the coveted National FFA Floriculture title.