flower classroom: October 2019

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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October 8, 2019

A Floral Challenge – Working Outside your Comfort Zone

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For an inspirational learning experience - there’s nothing like the challenge of sharing ideas and working hands-on in a group of like-minded designers.

Hands-on design inspiration. Collaborative work. Tabletop design. Locally-sourced Field to Table dinner. Floral Couture runway show.

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Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor

EMC Newsletter

EMC at 'Back to the Future' Fleuramour 2019

From 27-30 September 2019, EMC graduates, students, Educational Team members along with Tomas De Bruyne and Christi Lopez AIFD EMC partook in the many facets of Fleuramour 2019 at Alden Biesen Castle, Blizen, Belgium. The EMC Fleuramour Team was excited to be breaking new ground at the 24th annual event with the creation of the first ever Pop up Tent at Fleuramour.

With an open air construction, EMC Members and Educational Team demonstrated on the opening day of Fleuarmour engaging the public and individuals who were interested to see what the European Master Program had to offer. The Team included Class of 2016 Graduates Christi Lopez AIFD EMC, Keith Stanley CFD EMC, Thomas Spiess EMC and Sherene S. Tan AIFD EMC; Class of 2018 Graduates Stacey Carlton AIFD EMC, Svelta Savchnko EMC, Maureen Christmas AIFD EMC, Jennifer Figge EMC and Rebecca Raymond EMC; and Class of 2014 Graduate Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD EMC PFCI.

On Day 2, EMC celebrated the 2nd Annual EMC Family Day. With 23 EMC graduates and students attending this event, they were front and center at the EMC Demonstration in the Pit where 6 members of the EMC Educational Team designed and presented to a packed tent! Cheering on the team of Stacey Carlton AIFD EMC (Marketing), Thomas Spiess EMC (Nomenclature Committee), Diana Toma EMC (Teaching Assistant), Keith Stanley CFD EMC (Teaching Assistant), Sherene S. Tan AIFD EMC (Teaching Assistant) and Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD EMC PFCI (PR and Events), everyone was inspired by the demonstration.

During the afternoon, the EMC family was privileged to have Moniek Vanden Berghe, Belgian Floral Master, share with them her design process. And if that wasn't enough, French Master Frederic Dupre taught a bridal bouquet workshop where everyone learned a unique technique to create a construction with hand made paper. The day ended with a short celebration of EMC Family togetherness at a cocktail hour.

EMC Graduates also graced the castle with designs. Class of 2016 Graduate Martine Soulier EMC with her Paris Based school designed one of the bridges while fellow 2018 Alumni Kristina Rimienė Emc created an amazing kinetic portal at the castle Entrance. Anca Ungureanu EMC, Class of 2016, designed an amazing futuristic room and Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD EMC PFCI, created a Star Wars inspired piece for a hallway alcove.

During the festivities, Maureen Christmas AIFD EMC won second place in the floral hat competition. Congratulations to her and to all 6 EMC graduates who entered the bridal bouquet and table design competitions.

In short, EMC created wonderful memories, renewed floral passions, reconnected Alumni and celebrated new friendships at Fleuramour 2019. Mark your calendars for the 25th Celebration of Fleuramour in September 2020 and EMC's participation in the festivities. Til next year!

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Questions, Comments or any news you would like to submit for publication in the EMC Newsletter EXPRESSIONS, please contact the EMC Newsletter Editor, Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD, EMC, PFCI at: juliaschmitt@emcprogram.com

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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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!

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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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