AIFD® Symposium Silent Auction to Benefit the AIFD Foundation
Just as roots support plants, the AIFD Foundation supports a variety of educational offerings! Your support of the Silent Auction directly benefits our program of work.
Focal Points: An AIFD Blog
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTS A.I.R. PROGRAM “Armatures and Event Work” With Frank Feysa AIFD, CFD
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.
From Lockdown to Spring Inspiration with Wil Gonzalez AIFD, CFD
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.
Partners Showcase Features
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…
From Hobby to Life’s Work
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,…
Moving Forward with Change Will Bring Positive Results for Our Future
A word from the AIFD® President Janet Black AIFD, CFD.
Top Ten Take Aways from the 2022 AIFD® Spring National Board Meeting
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®.
Chapter Updates April 2022
See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months.
Carnival
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!
A Score for Flowers
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…
