Do you need new floral designers and can’t find any? How about training your own. The State of Idaho has a Registered Apprenticeship Program. An Apprenticeship Program is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where employers, schools and organizations can develop and prepare their future workforce. This is a national program from your state’s department of labor.
Make a boutonnière and add some flair. Then enter the Southern Chapter’s Body Flower Contest.
The North Carolina State Florist Association ended their year with the BLOOM…creativity takes courage… convention on Aug. 12-14th in Durham, NC.
Submitted By Janet Black AIFD AIFD® is made up of twelve committees, each committee has a Chair and most have a Vice Chair. There is always a participant from the National Board called a Liaison. Members on the committees are on two-year staggered terms, with…
Submitted by Renee Tucci AIFD The Society of American Florists held their 137th annual Convention September 6-8 at the Hilton Hotel in Orlando Florida. Many AIFD® members were in attendance, taking advantage of the industry updates, business sessions, design inspirations, awards and accolades, and networking…
Adam Havrilla AIFD started Be The Color because he had seen first-hand what a difference floral artistry has the power to accomplish.
For years, the AIFD Foundation has relied on the support of floral industry professionals to make a difference in the lives of others. At the 2022 Symposium, the Friends of the AIFD Foundation initiative was launched to strengthen the program of work of the AIFD Foundation so that these educational opportunities may continue to grow.
Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFDAIFD Historian Chair We all went through prom season this year and struggled with supply chain issues. Will we ever be able to purchase the cold adhesive that we have grown to love, because frankly, it works so well, increases our…
Jim Del Prince AIFD generously shares his passion and expertise with students and fellow floral artists alike. Don’t be fooled by his humble demeanor. Behind the quiet facade lies a wealth of knowledge of floral design, the floral industry and horticulture. He is an accomplished teacher who can eloquently paint a beautiful picture in words, as he explains the cold mechanics of the science of design, or as he rattles off nomenclature that would put most florists into a tail spin.
