Floral Design News

AIFD Leader Teaches Around the World

AIFD Leader Teaches Around the World

A wedding workshop in Korea? No problem. A PFDE Design Workshop? Absolutely. Forty-eight students participated in the teaching by Ken Senter, AIFD, CFD. Visits to the Korean flower market as well as visits with fellow AIFD members and old friends made this trip unforgettable. As…

AIFD Shows Up Big at Floral Design Competitions

AIFD Shows Up Big at Floral Design Competitions

From the Interflora World Cup to the SAF Sylvia Cup Design Competition and a myriad of state floral conventions, AIFD seems to be popping up EVERYWHERE. It’s exciting to see our members winning trophies and rising to the top in these highly respected arenas. Just to make it on these rosters is quite an accomplishment. We applaud our membership for exceling in their floral endeavors.

Congratulations to Our 2023 Inductees

Congratulations to Our 2023 Inductees

The American Institute of Floral Designers proudly congratulates its newest members on their achievement in earning the coveted AIFD designation. Please join us in welcoming each new member!

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

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. This…

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.

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

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…

“J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Keeps Flowers Top of Mind with Public

“J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Keeps Flowers Top of Mind with Public

“It’s hard to believe we are at Season 5 already!” notes J Schwanke host and creator of the public television (PBS) TV show “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom.” “I’ve been involved with flower education to the industry my entire life – extending that reach to…

Half a year’s gone by….

Half a year’s gone by….

See updates from AIFD® president Todd Sweeden AIFD

AIFD Foundation Perspective: Impact by Brenna Quan AIFD

AIFD Foundation Perspective: Impact by Brenna Quan AIFD

Perspective, by definition, is “a particular attitude toward, or way of, regarding something; a point of view.” The AIFD Foundation launched Perspectives as a virtual platform for designers to express, to expand thought, and to inspire. Each invited designer is offered the opportunity to select…

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

We’re GROWING With Our Partners!

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…