flower classroom

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Sample designs for the Flowers to Wear Workshop Wednesday March 11th

Getting ready for the Flowers to wear Workshop Wednesday March 11th. These are sample designs for inspiration and techniques. These are silk botanicals, for class we will be working with fresh flowers.
Space is available to join a class session.....bring your creativity!

Unsure how to view the class schedule or how to sign up for a class.....email me at: flowerclassroom@gmail.com I will be glad to answer any question at: 913-708-2988 thanks! Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

Friday, March 6, 2015

New Carnation Varieties

Look at these new carnations!! These aren't your mothers carnations....

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

What your birthday Color says about you....

Is your Birthday today? March 5th

Do you know the Pantone color that is associated with your Birthday??

Pantone 13-4909. Blue Light. [soft blue/green]

How this color benefits you:

Smart-Charming-Unusual

Wearing , mediating, or surrounding yourself with Blue Light helps ease your doubts about love and reminds you to share your life with others.

Colorstrology by Michele Bernhardt

More Pantone color information: Pantone.com

Flowers to wear....look at what we have created in the classroom

These flowers to wear designs were created by beginner students and some as smaples for design inspiration. We didn't take these over the top with extra bling or other design elements....

But watch for a few that I have created and other designers... for that customer looking for a more over the top design.

Don't forget the flowers to wear workshop March 11th....3- 2 hour design session to join...everythingis provided....3+ designs will be created in class.

Flower rings are a big trend and an easy upsell to girls looking for that perfect signature flower for Prom. We will create flower rings in the workshop.

Head bands, flower wreaths for brides...oversized, garden fairy like or just simply BEAUTIFUL!!
Create one in the workshop!

Matching Ring and Wristlet...samples I created for design inspiration...wearable...I wore this all day in class...great mechanics will provide designs that will withstand and evening of dancing, and just plain old FUN!

Create signature flowers for these young adults and you are gaining a customer for the future....a wonderful investment in yourself, that translates to a design that will be talked about all evening of Prom.
Remember just doing the same designs year after year is not the path you want to follow....unleash your creativity, design knowledge, passion to work with BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!

Christina

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Flowers to Wear Workshop

Flowers to wear Workshop

Wednesday March 11, 2015

2 hour sessions 8 students each session

10-12 2-4 6-8

$40 ~ pick your session

All flowers, wire, wristlets, etc…will be provided for each designer

Come into the classroom…flex your fingers…learn new techniques

To register:

Email: flowerclassroom@gmail.com

A Pay Pal invoice will be sent for payment or you may pay by check/cash day of class.

flower classroom Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

10820 W. 64^th st. #102 B Shawnee, Ks. 66203

flowerclassroom@gmail.com 913-708-2988

AIFD Floral Food for Thought

American Institute of Floral Designer's monthly tip for members

What's Working for You?

Submit your tip!

AIFD is always looking for members to send in creative tips and ideas that you use. If you would like to have your idea featured in a monthly Floral Food for Thought send it in, complete with details and pictures if you have them, to Molly Baldwin-Abbott, AIFD's Director of Communication, at mollybaldwin@assnhqtrs.com.

March Marketing Tip

Build Your Business With a Contest

By Stacy Carlton AIFD, CFD

Contest Marketing is a powerful but under used tool in our industry. Hosting a photo contest on Instagram is relatively easy and will increase your social media viewership. There are so many ways to host a contest. Here are three options to get you started.

Invite your followers to post a photo taken in your shop or studio, at an event or class you present, or of something you have created. Create a hashtag for the contest and follow along.
"Submit your vote" photo contests are easy to enter (just click a button!) and loyal customers will recruit friends and family to vote for their photo.
The easiest of the three photo contest approaches is the "caption the photo" contest where viewers caption a photo that you share. The best caption wins a service that you provide or something beautiful that you create.

A follow-up post or a blog covering the contest results will generate even more buzz!

American Institute of Floral Designers ● 720 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230 ● 410-752-3318

aifd@assnhqtrs.com ● www.aifd.org

Unsure how to view the class schedule or how to sign up for a class.....email me at: flowerclassroom@gmail.com I will be glad to answer any question at: 913-708-2988 thanks! Christina Burton-Fox AIFD

Sunday, March 1, 2015

How long should FLOWERS last??

It truly isn't your fault that flowers are not lasting long enough... Learn all the tips & tricks to keeping FLOWERS fresh in your home.

I share it all with you in class...but here is one tip:

FLOWERS love FLOWER "food" formulated for FLOWERS. Not home remedies!!!

Use your FLOWER FOOD packet, properly proportioned with tepid water to nourish your FLOWERS.

Add this water daily to your flowers and they will be happy :) This water will keep for a couple weeks.

Re-cut stems under water to insure water intake for proper sturgid stems.

Unsure how to view the class schedule or how to sign up for a class.....email me at: flowerclassroom@gmail.com I will be glad to answer any question at: 913-708-2988 thanks! Christina Burton-Fox AIFD CFD

New Floral Class Open Design Session

New Floral Class

Flower classroom~ 10820 W. 64^th st. # 102B~ Shawnee, Ks. 66203

Open Design Session

Full Day $160 Half Day $80

Full day/ 9-5 1 hr. lunch Half day 9-12:30 or 1:30-5pm

Exactly what is this class??

You can spend time with me flexing your fingers on a topic of your choice in the classroom….

As you register you will give me the design topic and I will have the appropriate flowers and containers on hand for your project.

The class size is limited to eight students, and you can enroll for the full day or a half-day session.

This class is for industry floral designers, or former classroom students.

Copy and paste the link in your browser or click on link for payment thru pay pal.

Full Day $160.00

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Half Day $80.00

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3 Hour Fun Floral Experience for 2

1-2 day floral design training

Are you looking for a more detailed floral design experience? If so the 1 or 2 day class is your answer. You will pick a topic: Basic design~Every Day Flowers~Flowers to Wear~Flowers to Carry~ Special Event Designs~ Sympathy Designs~ Floral Recipes for profitability You will select 1 or 2 days of training Private training for 1-2 students Class is from 10-6 with an hour lunch break Class cost per day: $425 Invoiced and payable by : PayPal or Venmo Check or Cash Call~text: 913-708-2988 Email: flowerclassroom@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you in the classroom! Christina M Fox

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.

$5,800

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

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!!