Students at The Ohio State University kicked off a busy spring season with an inspiring Artist-in-Residence program presented by Frank Feysa, AIFD, of Aurora, Ohio. During the workshop, Frank led students in making large natural armatures from gathered twigs and branches.
On Saturday April 9th Floral Artists of the Bay Area presented Wil Gonzalez AIFD at Floral Supply Syndicate in San Jose, California. He showed the audience several techniques on how to create beautiful Spring designs, whether it be for the home, office or for a corporate event.
In just a few weeks we will be happily gathering together at the ROOTS Symposium, in fabulous Las Vegas. The excitement is building, especially with the participants from the Industry Partners Showcase. This year’s Partners Showcase will be held Tuesday July 5th from noon to…
Submitted by Rocio Vidaña Aifd For years, I was the administrator of a plastics factory. I had a lot of stress, and as a hobby I decided to study floral design. It changed my life, my energy and attitude. When I finished my first studies,…
A word from the AIFD® President Janet Black AIFD, CFD.
As the world is slowly emerging from COVID lock downs and mandatory masking, your AIFD® National Board of Directors met face-to-face in Chicago on March 28th. A day of leadership interaction led to some exiting and interesting discussions on all of the education and activities AIFD® has planned for the next several months. It is an exciting time at AIFD®.
See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months.
The Wisconsin Upper Michigan Florists Association (WUMFA) gathers yearly to carry out association business, to extend awards to extinguished members, to offer hands on classes and competitive opportunities, and to offer up inspiration by way of Main Stage business and design programs. This years gathering did not disappoint!
By Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD As a fulltime freelancer, I have the pleasure of working for an event company that has had the contract to provide floral décor for the Super Bowl and The Tour Championship Golf, both for Fed Ex. Although working these high-profile…
Submitted by Sandy Schroeck AIFD, CFD, PFCI The education landscape is changing and AIFD® is changing with it! We have updated the continuing education units to-be more inclusive of all types of learning opportunities. As leaders in the floral industry, you understand the value of…