Floral Design News

2022 Symposium “Roots” Main Stage Designers

2022 Symposium “Roots” Main Stage Designers

Take a look at the exciting Main Stage Line-up for the 2022 Symposium “Roots”.

Behind the Scenes with The Rose Parade – Part 3

Behind the Scenes with The Rose Parade – Part 3

The third and final installment of the Rose Parade series.

The AIFD Foundation Virtual Auction starts NOW!

The AIFD Foundation Virtual Auction starts NOW!

The AIFD Foundation is excited to announce the launch of their first virtual auction.

Behind the Scenes with The Rose Parade: Part 2

Behind the Scenes with The Rose Parade: Part 2

Happy New Year from California and the 2022 Rose Parade.  The design team is slowly arriving as this year it seems travel is more difficult than normal.  Flight delays, canceled flights and Covid protocols are all making it different this year in gathering the troops.

The Art of Craftmanship, a Hands-on Workshop with Joseph Massie

The Art of Craftmanship, a Hands-on Workshop with Joseph Massie

During the 2022 AIFD Symposium, “Roots,” Joseph will present a main stage program and a technical hands-on class with proceeds benefiting the AIFD Foundation. Don’t miss this phenomenal hands-on workshop and the opportunity to support the AIFD Foundation.

From Rural Small-Town FFA Chapter to National Champions

From Rural Small-Town FFA Chapter to National Champions

For members of AIFD® sharing our passion for our profession is just what we do. Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD was able to do just that thanks to being involved with the AIFD® Career Development Committee. Through this committee she met a local FFA instructor and was ableto help her home state FFA team win the 2021 FFA National Floriculture Championship.

City College of San Francisco: Back To In-Person Education

City College of San Francisco: Back To In-Person Education

The Floristry program at City College of San Francisco begins to safely move back to In-Person instruction for their 2022 spring semester.

Call for National Committee Volunteers

Call for National Committee Volunteers

AIFD® committees are made up of volunteer members who are working hard to enhance the value of membership in AIFD® and to assist the floral industry in the advancement of the art of professional floral design.

Get your GOLDEN TICKET from the AIFD® North East Region!

Get your GOLDEN TICKET from the AIFD® North East Region!

The North East region is giving away a FREE General Registration Symposium ticket AND a spot in the Bart Hassam Foundation Hands on Workshop! To score your chance, all you have to do is add an inspirational book to your library! Botanical Art ‘For Your…

“CaliFlora 2021” – “ONE DYNAMIC DAY WITH FLOWERS”

“CaliFlora 2021” – “ONE DYNAMIC DAY WITH FLOWERS”

The California State Floral Association’s (CSFA) annual event – “CaliFlora 2021” – “ONE DYNAMIC DAY WITH FLOWERS” was held on Saturday, November 6th. Hosted by Carlsbad Ranch, the morning session was held at the Pavilion at the Flower Fields. The afternoon session was hosted by the International Floral Trade Center in Carlsbad.