Los amantes de la floristería y el arte floral en todo el mundo encuentran en la AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers) una comunidad de apoyo y una plataforma para desarrollar su creatividad. Aunque su nombre incluye “American,” esta organización va más allá de las…
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is not just a national organization; it’s a vibrant community with regional chapters that play a pivotal role in promoting the art of floral design. At the helm of these chapters are dedicated individuals who lead, inspire, and…
By Janet Black AIFD CFD International Regional Chapter Task Force Chair AIFD Regional Chapters made a move designed to better support and include our international members. The National Board met in Chicago on March 27th and approved the motion; All International AIFD Members of the…
If you have been around a while, you may already know the history of how AIFD came to exist. But for the newcomers, maybe you have wondered how AIFD got its start. The short story goes like this: In the mid 1960’s there was a…
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I’m going to the AIFD Design Show Are you coming too? The AIFD North East Chapter is having an in-person design show on October 17th, and you’re invited. The event will take place at Bill Doran’s Wholesale in Latham,…
We love seeing the beauty our AIFD members create out in the world. Recently, Denise Gehrke AIFD PFCI was challenged with creating a backdrop for a Sherwin Williams tradeshow booth. This year the focus was paint for floors. Denise went to work using more than…
You have until October 15th to apply for a variety of scholarships and grants offered by the AIFD Foundation. With so many opportunities you are bound to find one that will help you add to your Lifetime of Learning! Additionally, there are opportunities for you to mentor others in our community.
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…
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.
Missed Symposium? Missing your flower family? Head over to VIMEO to download the programs from Chicago in July. Get the complete lineup for $495. It’s an instant dose of inspiration. It’s a hug from your floral family. Chase away the blues and embrace floral excitement.…
