Do you have a passion for flowers and a desire to elevate your floral design skills? If so, Gather 2024 is the event you don’t want to miss. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity, learning, and friendly competition amongst fellow flower enthusiasts. With workshops and floral design programs, this event promises to be a transformative experience for anyone looking to enhance their floral design abilities. Join us at Gather 2024, on March 8-10, 2023 in Covington, Georgia.
Workshops:
- Stretch your creativity by Aisha Crivens, AIFD, CFD
- Beyond the Bouquet: Unconventional Wedding Floral Artistry by Carol Inskeep, AIFD, CFD, CJE
- Inspiring Designs with Floral Netting, featuring a Headpiece Armature by Martha Whitney Butler, AIFD, CFD
Programs:
- Mysteries Unveiled: Color in Context by Jodi Duncan, AIFD
- Real sympathy for Real Florist by K. Mike Whittle, AIFD, CFD, AAF, GMF
- Structures and Beyond by Terry Godfrey, AIFD, CFD, CJE, EMC
- Real Weddings and Proms by Angelyn Tipton, AIFD, CFD, GMF, PFCI
Competitions:
In the spirit of camaraderie and competition, Gather 2024 offers 2 opportunities for attendees to challenge themselves, learn from others, and make lasting connections in the world of flowers, while highlighting the talent of the future generations.
We will be hosting our traditional SAIFD Competition and this year we are also including a FFA competition, for both Junior and Senior Divisions.
PFDE Mock Test:
A hands-on training test for all florists thinking of taking the PFDE test in Orlando or in the future. Also, if you want to take a test at your state level, this is an excellent opportunity to understand your strengths and work on areas of improvement.
Camaraderie and Fellowship:
In addition to honing your skills in advanced floral design techniques, Gather 2024 offers the perfect environment to build camaraderie and fellowship with fellow flower enthusiasts. On Friday night, after competitions and the PFDE Mock test, attendees will have the opportunity to relax during our Ice Cream Social and Meet and Greet. On Saturday night, a Bon Fire and Smores Party will be held, and all the proceeds will benefit the David Shover AIFD fund (buy your ticket separately). Full Gather 2024 program here.
A big thank you to our sponsors, we couldn’t do this without them: Jet Fresh Flowers, Ferntrust, Bellevue, Fitz Design, Potomac Floral Wholesale, D-Kay Wholesale Florist, Floriology Institute, Bloomnet and Rosaprima.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your passion for flowers! Register now to be a part of the AIFD Southern Chapter vibrant community. #seeyouatgather, where creativity flourishes and friendships blossom.
