Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Today we'd like to pay homage to all the amazing floral artists on Instagram for bringing recognition to the floristry industry. With beautiful imagination and bountiful skills, these designers create hypnotizing works of art.

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American Grown Flowers Are Focus of National Geographic Coverage

Certified Farmer Andrea Gagnon Shares the Origin Matters Message, Wows With Her Flowers


	The November issue of the National Geographic features Certified American Grown flower farmers Andrea Gagnon of Lynnvale Studios.

It's not every day that National

Geographic rings your phone. But that's exactly what flower farmer Andrea Gagnon experienced when the renowned publication reached out to her to request an interview and photo shoot on her Gainesville, Virginia, farm.

The coverage - touting the American Grown Flower movement - can be found in the venerated magazine's November 2017 issue.

"I grew up in a household where National Geographic was renowned and never thrown away," Gagnon explains. "It was an incredible process. (Read more here.)

Reliving the Beauty

of Hope Flower Farm

We hold amazing dinners all across the country and at each one, we have the pleasure of working with some amazingly talented photographers, filling our Flickr page with breath-taking images of American Grown Flowers and those who love them.

Click on collage above to see more stunning photos from our dinner at Hope Flower Farm.

Photos by Taken by Sarah Photography.

Our Field to Vase Dinner in Waterford, VA earlier this month was no exception. Memories were created, friendships made, delicious food enjoyed and American Grown Flowers were celebrated, so we invite you to enjoy it all once again through these beautiful images captured by Sarah Collier of Taken by Sarah Photography.

AmericanGrownFlowers.org

916.441.1701

info@americangrownflowers.org

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor

Design Master Spray tips

Yes, there's more! Continuing with ideas from our recent halloween design session, we're dishing out extra tricks and treats wrapped in a deep moody palette of blood reds and black. These rich shadowy hues are mysteriously enchanting while haunting.

Potions abound, curing most any unnatural condition! With a little color magic new or recycled clear glass apothecary bottles are cloaked in übermatte® Ink or TintIT.® Sepia. Vintage style clip art downloaded from the internet labels the elixir. Mist Sepia on the bright white printed paper to antique the label then adhere to the bottles with Tack 1000.

Feel like you're being watched? A dried seed pod from a tropical plant becomes host to eerie eyeballs in this unnerving centerpiece straight from the Little Shop of Horrors. übermatte Graphite colors it charcoal, bursts of Mess Master weathers its look. A brown maché tray houses the fresh flower design.

Twilight, that time of day-meets-night, engenders the deep tones of this bouquet. Its large glass urn transformed in color and patina... complete with blood stains... transports us into the enclave of vampires! Basecoat the urn in übermatte Ink then layered with Super Silver applied in the water resist technique. Blood stains are created with Just For Flowers® Black Cherry applied in spots using the water resist method and spraying more water on fresh Black Cherry to create runs. Live oak branches are misted with Ink for a deep-in-the-night effect.

Display accessories detail a story. Here the dark side of aviary study is revealed in a restyled birdcage colored in TintIT Plum with random bursts of Super Silver. Books used for elevation are redressed in paper covers painted Flat Black and titled with a metallic pen. Warlock journals are fashioned by adhering low profile shapes onto old books. Dots of hot glue edge the cover and swirls decorate the spine. Then a sheet of aluminum foil is randomly colored with Dark Chocolateand Glossy Wood Tone. The backside of the foil is sprayed with TACK 1000 then gently laid over the book cover, pressing down and around the figures. To highlight the relief patterns spray Glossy Wood Tone into the tip of a paper towel then lightly rub color off. Respray the paper towel and wipe as needed. Also dab color off/on flat areas to blend and age.

Vintage style jack-o-lanterns use a similar foil treatment except the color is applied in the water resist method with Orange then TintIT Mango. Clear glass apothecary jars become ghostly vessels decorated in our salt blast technique using überfrost™.

Halloween kitsch brings a smile! Inspired by the shape and texture of this clear glass vase übermatte Crema redresses it into a mummy booquet! Mess Master saturating the tip of paper towel is used to randomly wipe and remove the color on the raised threads.

Culminating Halloween festivities is the celebration of Día de los Muertos! Sugar skulls and heritage blossoms and colors of sunflower yellow, marigold orange and cock's comb red echo Day of the Dead traditions. A clear glass vase enriched in a silver patina was quickly and easily applied with the water resist technique using Super Silver.

You must have surmised... Shannon and I ❤️ HALLOWEEN! As Norman Bates from the movie Psycho observed... "She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?" ...Enjoy the madness of Halloween, Design Master friends!

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Fabulous Fall Bridal Bouquets

Don't you just love Autumn weddings for their glorious colors? Luxurious, fragrant David Austin Wedding Roses are magnificent in a harvest bouquet.

Here are four favorites that look breathtaking in today's fresh fall palettes.

Edith's sunset array of pale raspberry and golden apricot hues make this lovely, fragrant rose a perfect choice for fall florals. We adore Edith in the soft yellow and coral palette shown here. Try it also with dark honey, copper and maple hues. Edith's fresh, fruity aroma makes for an unforgettable Autumn display.

A year-round wedding favorite, Juliet's deeply cupped peach/blush blooms move effortlessly into fall with seasonal navy accents or cooler pastels like terra-cotta, lilac and dusky blue.

Opening from a ruffled cup into a well-defined, shapely rosette, Beatricereveals a heart of golden, buttery swirls ringed by outer petals of cool vanilla. Nestled against Autumn's strong copper and orange hues with hints of lilac, this graceful rose is simply radiant.

Charity's pale pink petals glow with translucency. Their understated color is complemented by a botanical twist of lime green central stamens. Large, luminous and full of fragrance, Charity's blooms are unmistakable. Textural green accents are the perfect way to highlight this exceptional beauty.

Be inspired!

David Austin's gorgeous new Wedding Roses Book includes stunning new designs for each of our 14 luxury cut rose varieties. Order it now >

Learn more. Visit our website >

Have a question? Contact us >

David Austin Roses is Great Britain's internationally-acclaimed breeder of English garden roses. David Austin Wedding & Gift Roses is a luxury line of cut garden roses bred exclusively for floral decor and prized by top floral designers worldwide for their unique beauty, fragrance and romantic appeal.

For more information please visit our website, DavidAustin.com
or e-mail cutroses@davidaustin.com

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor

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!!

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Florists to follow on Instagram

Instagram Feels Like it Was Made for Florists

Today we'd like to pay homage to all the amazing floral artists on Instagram for bringing recognition to the floristry industry. With beautiful imagination and bountiful skills, these designers create hypnotizing works of art.

Click To See Captivating Florists On Instagram

Pantone Color Harmony Book

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Fabulous Fall Bridal Bouquets

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