Saturday, July 30, 2016

Groupon Class Schedule

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To Register for a class Session please email me with your class date and time. Include your phone number. I will confirm your registration for the class and send a reminder email the day before class.

If you need to cancel and move to another class...please notify 48 hours before class starts.

Many Thanks

Christina Burton-Fox. AIFD

Floral artist and teacher

Tropical Floral Design

September 1. 10-12:30

October 14 th. 10-12:30

November 4th. 6-8:30pm

December 17th. 10-12:30

Terrarium Class

August 30th. 6-8pm

September 8th. 6-8pm

November 26th. 10-12

December 16th. 10-12

Monday, July 25, 2016

Florists Review Magazine tip of the week

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Jul 25, 2016

Provide More Options

Diversify your wedding business by adding related options such as tuxedo rentals, invitations, unity candles, etc. You could even convert shop or garden center space into a charming wedding chapel or become licensed as an officiant to perform wedding ceremonies, both of which have proved successful for other florists.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Florists marketing with Pokemon GO

Use Pokémon GO for your floral business

Drive Flower Sales With
Pokémon Go

The new Nintendo phone game Pokémon Go is a surprise hit with millions of users only one week after launch. Is it a tool for flower shop marketing?

Florists can use the game as a fun way to lure players to their shop and potentially convert them into paying customers - and florists can drive local media coverage in the process.

Learn How To Use Pokémon Go For Your Business

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

California Grown Flowers Field Notes

Time To Celebrate!
Certified American Grown Turns 2

July marks the second anniversary of the Certified American Grown program and branded campaign. The California Cut Flower Commission is a proud sponsor of the Certified American Grown program.

Launched in 2014 by a national coalition of flower farmers and organizations, the program is now certifying millions of stems of American Grown Flowers and providing the only 3rd-party guarantee that assures buyers of the domestic origins of the flowers they are purchasing.

The campaign now represents 54 certified farms in 16 states.

"Certified American Grown has helped to unify flower farmers on a campaign that consumers can understand and identify," shared Certified American Grown administrator Kasey Cronquist. "It is exciting to see so many flowers going out from so many farms with such a consistent and compelling message and then to see such a positive response."

To see the complete list of Certified American Grown farms visit AmericanGrownFlowers.org.

Take a moment during the month of July and thank a flower farmer!

California Grown Features Flower Farmers Frank Costa & Mel Resendiz

The popular and informative California Grown blog has recently been featuring flower farmers up and down the Golden State.

Get to know flower farmer Frank Costa at Ocean View Flowers and Mel Resendiz of Resendiz Brother's Protea through these fun interviews with California Grown.

Click on the image above to read more.

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Your Guide to the Field to Vase Dinner Experience

To get a real sense of what it's like to attend and participate in an American Grown Field to Vase Dinner, check out Debra Prinzing's article on Botanical Brouhaha.

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Here Prinzing describes, in vibrant detail, the venues, the connection to the farms and farmers, the design efforts and the slow food approach that makes these dinners so special and impactful.

She notes: "Guests are drawn to the F2V Dinners for the unique venue - an American flower farm - where they experience the age-old art and science of flower farming. They meet the flower farmer, tour the fields and greenhouses, dine among gorgeous local and seasonal blooms arranged by talented floral designers and leave with all their senses fed."

Prinzing explains that the flowers really are the essence of the experience, "heightening each guest's awareness that the centerpieces are uber-local, of the moment, fresh and bountiful, not to mention grown and designed by real people."

We couldn't agree more! Why not attend a dinner and see for yourself?

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Dalai Lama Welcomed with CA Grown Flowers

When the Dalai Lama visited the

state Capitol on June 20 to address

a joint session of the Legislature,

he was greeted by a spectacular

CA Grown arrangement.

The arrangement, in hues of pink and purple, included Stargazer lilies, iris, carnations and gladiolus-all from California flower farms.

The Dalai Lama also enjoyed a locavore meal created by a popular area chef. Intel post visit found he was a big fan of chocolate chip and carrot cookies.

Read and watch clips of the visit at http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article84907302.html.

Annual Monterey Bay Open House Attracts Flower Fans

The annual Monterey Bay Open House attracted big crowds who were able to tour California Pajarosa Floral, Kitayama Brothers, Four Winds Growers and Succulent Gardens-some of the area's most popular and prestigious flower farms.

An event in advance of the tour drove outstanding traffic and included a fun, floral design competition among local candidates who are running for office. That event, and the media coverage that followed, provided yet another opportunity to connect with consumers who continue to crave locally grown blooms.

Robert Kitayama (far left) talks with Jimmy Panetta (middle) and Santa Cruz Supervisor, Zach Friend, on a tour of the Kitayama Brothers Greenhouse.

Now in its seventh year, the open house has raised more than $35,000 for area nonprofits and has gone a long way toward connecting the community to the "buy local" movement.

Guests of the Monterey Bay Open House brought home

fresh, stunning, locally grown flowers.

Check out the amazing flickr gallery to get a sense of the event and its popularity.

Field to Vase Dinner Tour Makes Sunset

The American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour was recently featured in Sunset Magazine's "Best of the West" section. The photo featured flowers grown by Kendall Farms in Fallbrook, CA and designed by Christina Stembel of Farmgirl Flowers.

Click photo to read the article beginning on page 6.

The mention highlighted the upcoming dinner tour stop, hosted by Sunset, at Cornerstone in Sonoma, CA. That dinner will be held October 16. Don't wait to be a part of this amazing tour stop at Cornerstone!

Save your seats today!

Photo by Johanna Silver, Garden Editor of Sunset Magazine

Field to Vase Dinner Tour Headed to Boulder

The next stop for the American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour is Boulder, Colorado, on August 13.

So far, every dinner held has been a sellout. And, each time the tour comes to town, local-and often national-media helps spread the word about the importance of local, sustainably grown flowers.

Guests arrived to this stunning table last year

for the 2015 Field to Vase Dinner at the Fresh Herb Co. in Boulder, CO.

Those who attend the dinners enjoy a spectacular meal on an American flower farm with views that are simply breathtaking and leave as evangelists for the movement!

Now in its second year, the Field to Vase Dinner Tour is proving once again to be a spectacular opportunity to showcase American Grown Flowers, the farmers who grow them and designers who work with them.

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Join the Beginner class that shares: How to design your flowers, keep your flowers FRESH longer, learn more about color combinations, and just " how we do it". You will go home with a beautiful floral design and 3 hours of fun with someone special. The class is by appointment for 2, Monday - Friday, some Saturdays at 10am or 3pm cost: $250.00 payable by Venmo or PayPal invoice use the contact form above to message me your appointment information text/phone 913-708-2988 see you soon! Christina

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A (re-fresh)new Products, containers, techniques & supplies to work and learn with. You will create a minimum of 45+ designs in these 12 days. All designs are yours daily to take home.

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Raves & Reviews

I was looking for a refresher floral design class, where I could build on the skills I learned years ago and learn new skills, and that’s exactly what I found. Christina is a talented and knowledgeable floral artist and instructor who presents a well prepared curriculum. I was pleased with the abundance and variety of flowers we were given to work with, the tools we were given and the pleasantness of the classroom. The 12 day class I took is not an easy workshop style course. I was challenged and at times discouraged, but I learned so much and was delighted with many of the designs I was able to make with Christina’s instruction and guidance. She won’t let you off easy, and even asked a classmate to throw her design in the trash and start over(!) but I liked that, because I was there to learn and learn I did! She sometimes questioned my choices and placements when I was headed the wrong directions with a design but she didn’t give up on me or my designs. I also learned a great deal about the marketing and business side of the profession. I believe with hard work and ongoing practice this class could prepare a student like me to work in the floral industry. I have gained a connection with a world-known floral artist who is willing to offer ideas and advice in the future. I have benefited greatly from the resources Christina shared with us in the form of websites, email lists, floral design books and connections with wholesale houses. I would love to go back someday and take some of the specialized design classes she offers. The class was worth my time, effort and money. I would highly recommend it. Receiving my completion certificate at the end was very rewarding for me!
The flower classroom is a place to study serious floral design in a fun relaxed atmosphere. It is for those who want to become a professional florist to for those who just want to improve their designs for personal use. Tammy Ivy
Dear Miss Tina, I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed your class. It was such a wonderful experience. I had looked for such a long time to find a class where I could learn more about floral design. I could not have imagined a class such as yours! From flower processing to design elements; your teaching style allowed me to learn and understand so much more about this creative field. I am forever thankful to you. You have given me a great deal of insight into the floral industry, and opened my eyes to endless possibilities for myself. Thank you for sharing your gifts with others! Sincerely, Errica Parsons
Learning from Christina has been so helpful in so many ways. She is very willing to give good advice in order to help you achieve whatever your floral dream might be. After taking the 12 day basic floral design class I am happy to continue to invest in myself and take her 5 day advanced class also. At the end of the day, you go home with beautiful floral designs that you are also proud enough to give away. I feel blessed to have found her. Vicki Gayle
Anyone wanting to learn about floral design should enroll in the "explore floral design" series of classes. Christina's "Explore Floral Design " classes cover every aspect of floral design from the proper handling of fresh floral materials, the materials used in floral design,color and design theory,the mechanics of floral design as well as the "business of floral design. The course content is well organized. The studio setting is pleasant with more than adequate space and equipment. Christina supplies the clases with a wide variety of materials for studetn use. Group instruction is enhanced with a one-on-one guidance as needed. If you have an interest in floral design, you'll be glad you enrolled. Beth Ball
Christina knows flowers and the flower business! At the flower classroom she will teach you in an easy, laid back and practical style. Lee Ann
Christina I can't thank you enough for this wonderful experience with you at the flower classroom. I have grown so much professionally. I feel like a butterfly with new wings. :) I would love to continue to work with you and learn from you. You are the best! Lee Ann
Christina is an amazing instructor! What makes a great instructor? Competence in the subject , ingenuity & creativity, the ability to understand & work with people, the desire to share,give time & effort to support others in achieving high level skills. This defines Christina and the experience you will have as a student in her classroom's explore floral design class. Knowing nothing about handling fresh cut flowers,however I graduated after 10 weeks with a well-informed knowledge base, hours of practice at a newly acquired skill and a mentor for life!! Thank you, Christina from Sheryl Ewert (student)
Groupon/Awesome class. Will sign up for the next one soon!
Groupon/Great experience!
Groupon/It was worth the money just to take home your own arrangement of beautiful flowers.
Groupon/Christina M. Burton AIFD is an amazing instructor. Would consider further classes at flower classroom.
Groupon/Such a fun class. Beautiful flowers. Really learned alot about floral design and care for floral arrangements.
Groupon/Had a wonderful time with Christina, she is a great teacher and explains the art of arranging so I could understand. We all after her instructions were able to complete a beautiful bouquet to take home.
Groupon/The class was so educational and entertaining. Only 6 people can attend each session so you get hands on attention and instruction. The owner is very nice and is a great teacher. The project you leave with is beautiful.
Explore Floral Design class is a great way to learn the basics of floral design. Christina is an amazing teacher. I loved this class and am looking forward to taking her advanced classes. Shaina Jo Maag
Explore Floral Design class was wonderful. If you want to learn about designing flowers this class is a must. Christina breaks the content up into very managable pieces & continues to give suggestions on techniques to embelish your design. In the course you are exposed to all the greens and flowers that exist in the current market. Step out of the box and explore flower design. You will enjoy the class, Joyce Mc Mahon
What an exciting class. If you love flowers you will love this class and you will learn how to design flower arrangements. Christina is very helpful in showing you the "how to" to make beautiful flower arrangements that will please you and your friends. (explore floral design class) Mary Lou Heine
Christina, Thank you so much for being a part of this years Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign. It's support like yours that makes our fight against blood cancers possible! The flowers were so beautiful!! Thanks again, Matt Seithel & Staff Man & Woman of the Year Event
I loved the Flower Classroom! I learned so much & had so much fun. She taught so many different designs and helped me understand deeper into the designs and that you can do so much with your designs. The class is above and beyond, I loved how many arrangments I took home with a vast array of flowers in them. Meagan McGarrah
Great Experience!! We were able to design with a wide selection of beautiful flowers, awesome opportunity. I'm very visual & loved watching you deign in demos to show how to add creative touches and take our design a step above. I learned much more than basic design, Thank you!! Cindy Heckman
Groupon/ The class was wonderful. I signed up with my mom and a friend with the intent of a ladies night out. The class was well structured, the establishment was very clean and the teacher was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Groupon/ Really enjoyed the class and would definitely visit the Flower Classroom again.
Groupon/ It was a wonderful class!! I had alot of fun, learned alot, and it ignited a desire to do more with FLOWERS.
Groupon/ Truly enjoyed my experience, learned much, and came home to redo my existing flower arrangements!! Definitely recommend the Classroom and the instructor!!

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