The American Institute of Floral Designers is now offering a new certification program, (Certified Floral Designer) to all floral designers. This Professional Floral Design Evaluation proves your skills as professional floral designers and increases your level of knowledge to benefit the retail industry. This PFDE test is currently offered once a year at the AIFD National Symposium, this year being held in July in San Francisco.
AIFD offers many educational opportunities to those wanting to learn about or improve their floral design skills. On-line courses are available for anyone to participate in and offers great flexibility, convince and interaction with an on-line instructor including group discussions. The hands-on workshops are offered in major cities through the country for anyone and taught by AIFD Instructors. These workshops range from Practical Floristry geared toward working in a retail floral shop, to advanced floral skills with our AIFD Connection Experience Series. Anyone can attend the workshops.
ON-LINE COURSE SERIES OFFERS: SERIES STARTS AUGUST 23, 2011
• Introduction to Floral Design
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Design Techniques and Applications
• Arrangements: Everyday and Sympathy
• Personal Flowers: to Wear or Carry
PRACTICAL FLORISTRY 2 DAY HANDS-ON WORKSHOP OFFERS CLASSES BEING HELD OCTOBER 15 – 16TH CHICAGO, IL
• Arrangements: Everyday and Sympathy
• Personal Flowers: to Wear or Carry
Go to aifd.org for more information and a complete list of all educational opportunities near you.
Source: The American Institute of Floral Designers