flower classroom: May 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Pay Pal Financing for 6 months

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Table Designs for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Socitey Event 5-23-2013

60 Designs that I made for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year

Grand Finale Benifit, Silent and Live Auction held tonight at the downtown Marriott Hotel.

This charity is my favorite one to be a part of......knowing that tonight they will raise "lots" of money and a large portion of it stays right here in Kansas City..... for those in need.

Thanks Matt...great working with you.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Northwest District of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri ~~ Floral Design Program

I had a wonderful opportunity to do a floral design demonstration for the Northwest District of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, in St. Joe Missouri Tuesday evening May 14, 2013.

My dear friend, & floral design mentor Bill Harper AIFD, was unable to do this program...so I filled in...and here are some of the designs and concepts from Bill's... Nature Takes Over Program.

I can't thank enough our design friends Susie Irwin & Joyce Bregin for all the help with prep work, assembling and presenting these designs for the 250 garden club enthusiasts in the room. You just don't do all this alone....

We dedicated this program to Mr. Bill....wishing him a speedy recovery....

Nature Takes Over...

A couple of special hand tied bouquets were done on stage, and a clear glass vessel with stunning white Flowers......

Go BIG or go HOME...LOL :) All the left over materials + some great garden flowers from a local garden club enthusiast! Love that Lilac....

Sexy Pink Hanging Heliconia

A lilac Summer Garden

Freedom Roses

Sweet peas, lilac, allium,pink kale,green hanging amaranthus, pink hydrangea,lilac scabiosa, fern...just to name a few flowers in this garden!

Dedicated to Bill..inspiration of Nature with water, weeds, and the nestling of Antlers....I was just missing a feather or two....

Enjoy the designs...the Ladies were thrilled! Me too!! Always glad to share my passion with FLOWERS and DESIGN.....many~many~ thanks to Bill for all he has taught me....

Summer Sale ~ Explore Floral Design Class~ Save 30%~~~ends Labor Day

Summer Sale ~~~ Explore Floral Design Class

June 3-7 10-14 10 days/70 class hours 6 students maximum

Was: $2,235.00 30%off~~ NOW: $ 1,564.50

Take advantage of this great deal, don't wait....

Sale ends Labor Day

Learn more than you imagine...have a blast....enjoy the beauty of designing with FLOWERS

I have Flower Shops and Design Studios looking for graduates from this class....

your career change is just around the corner...or a summer job

Follow the blog post for all the class details...call with questions & to register at this fantastic price!

Students that take this class qualify for great discounts on all Advanced Classes for 1 year!

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

instructor

913-708-2988

Monday, May 6, 2013

Terrarium & Kokedama Class Saturday June 22nd 10-2

Join me in the classroom to get into the dirt with planting a terrarium & assembling Kokedama's.

A very fun class to take.... $75.00

follow the link to paypal below to register, or call me with questions....love to answer them...or drop me a note: flowerclassroom@gmail.com

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD
913-708-2988

Follow this link to register for this class:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB65Y352BB2Y6

All Mothers LOVE FLOWERS give the gift of a hands on floral design class

Don't forget the Fantastic Mothers in your lives......they LOVE FLOWERS!!

Give the gift of a Floral Design Class.....we all love to learn new things! A perfect Mothers Day gift

Call me to sign up for a class, email....every class description has a link to paypal for your convience.

913-708-2988
flowerclassroom@gmail.com

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD
teacher

Kokedama and Terrarium class photo's

The Final designs in the Terrarium & Kokedama class....we had a blast assembling the Kokedama's.

But the real challenge was selecting the materials to enhance the jute hanger.

Every Terrarium was a different type of theme and color combination. All the students will be getting into the dirt at home with these ideas and techniques.

A very popular class so.....look for this again in June...date to be announced soon.

Join us in June this was a blast...time really flew by once we began digging in the dirt.

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD
teacher

These Kokedama's can hang indoors/outdoors in a protected area...watering will be determined by location. The plants selected for these you see are able to withstand indoor/otdoor placements. You can plant with herbs.

3 Hour Fun Floral Experience for 2

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

Floral Designer Training

Explore Floral Design

12 Days

10-6pm ( 1 hour for lunch)

84 hours hands on training

1 student -private training

by appointment....take the class 2-3 days in a row for 4-6 weeks, 12 consecutive days, or schedule 1 day for 12 months. We create together your time frame to learn floral design.

$4,800.00

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.

* Business Day add on day/class $ 150.00 ( good for students opening a home floral studio, flower shop, special event specialist).

( this class price is only for the EFD training)

read reviews from students below

questions ?? I love to answer questions!

913-708-2988 phone/text

Flowerclassroom@gmail.com

jobs are available!!! We all love to learn new things!

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

floral artist & instructor

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!!