EFD Advanced class 2016 Dates

The 2016 Dates for this class:

January 25 ~ Everyday designs

January 27 ~ Wedding Bouquets

January 28 ~ Flowers to wear

January 29 ~ Sympathy (new class)
January 30 ~ Large scale

Fall Dates:
November 7 ~ Everyday designs
November 8 ~ Large scale
November 9~  Wedding bouquets
November 10 ~ Flowers to wear
November 11~ Sympathy ( new class)

Explore Floral Design Advanced ~ 5 days		Maximum of 8 students 5 class session rate                           single day registration Class from 10—6pm -1 hour lunch

Overview This class provides everything you need.  Flowers, containers, supplies, you will not take your designs apart and re-construct them.  Invest in yourself, learn new things, become more confident & become a productive floral designer.   This class is for the professional floral designer.  These classes will have a minimal lecture, handouts, and the hands on session are 6 hours in length. Objectives We will explore 5 important areas of floral design.                  Everyday designs                  Large Scale designs                 Wedding Bouquets                 Flowers to wear                 Tropical floral designs Class Pricing If you are a graduate of the Explore Floral Design 12 day class your discount is reflected in pricing below. ·       All classes/5 sessions    (graduates)  $825.00 ·       Single day rate    (graduates)   $165.00 ·       All classes/ 5 sessions   (floral professional)  $ 1,250.00 ·       Single day rate/  (floral professional)  $250 per day Evaluation A certificate of completion with is available for each single day registration or the 5-day session.

Materials All materials are provided including tools.  We will use seasonal fresh flowers and the newest supplies that the industry offers. You will take with you all designs, containers, flowers, etc. that you create in the classroom. Payments Payments can be made thru the pay pal links provided below.  Any credit card or a pay pal account will work.  These classes also can be used in the pay pal program bill me later/credit in 6 payments if you qualify. Copy and past the link to your browser. ·       5 sessions/graduates  $825.00 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6PBTFMXPJGZVN ·       Single day/ graduates  $165.00 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=S63CKBPWTLG4C ·       5 sessions /professional florist   $1,250.00 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6ASM65QEPYESJ ·       Single day/professional florist   $250.00 ·       https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GSUXML8FLZUVJ ·

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Oasis Floral Foam

Show your design in Inspire Design Showcase Spring always brings us joy. And you can share your spring floral enthusiasm now through Tuesday in the Inspire Design Showcase on our Facebook page. The first 25 entrants receive a free OASIS Floral Product. The designer of the most inspirational design will receive a $50 in products.   Share now! Smithers-Oasis North America Design Director Sharon McGukin, AIFD, AAF, PFCI, is a speaker and author known for her "edutaining" floral design tips and Southern charm. She has four decades of design experience, is past president of AIFD and lives in Carrollton, Georgia.  Which foam should I use? Audiences often ask which OASIS® Brand floral foam I prefer. My choice of foam depends on which type of design I am creating. Here are five tips I consider when choosing which type of foam to use.  1. Springtime Popular bulb flowers such as hyacinths, tulips and daffodils are often a favorite for spring arrangements but can be challenging to use in designs. Their soft and fibrous stems can be difficult to arrange in foam and can disintegrate in deep water. When designing these delicate and hollow-stemmed flowers, I like to use light density OASIS Springtime Floral Foam. For added security, I often insert a short wood pick or toothpick into the stem of the flower. Then I insert the wood pick and flower stem into the foam making sure the stem connects to the water source. The wood pick will swell from the water and help hold tightly in the foam. 2. Standard This medium density foam is great for most stems. OASIS Standard Floral Foam is a good basic 'one size fits all' foam that provides an excellent water source for maximum flower life. This makes Standard foam a good choice for daily work in a flower shop or for floral enthusiasts to keep on hand for upcoming design projects.   In advance of my projects, I place blocks of foam in water to soak to ensure complete saturation. A word of caution: never press blocks of foam into or hold under the water. This can cause a dry spot in the center of the foam. Allow the foam to fully saturate by allowing it to soak into the water at its own rate. 3. Instant OASIS Instant Floral Foam is another medium density foam that is great for most stems, especially roses. The advantage of this foam comes from the tiny holes punched in the bricks that help it saturate quickly. Fully saturated foam is important to the life of a flower-and quick permeation is important for retailers, event designers and hobbyists with limited design time. Place the side of the brick with holes directly onto the water and allow the foam to sink in by its weight. Remember to rehydrate all foams by adding water daily. 4. Deluxe I find that high-style design requires high density foam. The strong grip of OASIS Deluxe Floral Foam helps secure tall and top-heavy flowers while  providing a great water source for maximum flower freshness. Transporting large asymmetrical designs can be tricky-a good foundation like Deluxe Floral Foam is a must-have resource. For sizeable designs, I like to reinforce my foams with a grid of waterproof tape or poultry wire. Be sure your container provides the flowers with a deep reservoir of water.  5. Instant Deluxe During my career, I have often designed large wedding arrangements or sizeable stage demonstration work. For these events, OASIS Instant Deluxe Floral Foam is my 'go to' foam. This high-density foam works best for thick-stemmed or top-heavy flowers and multiple insertions. Instant Deluxe saturates quickly and holds well for large, showy designs that must be elevated or transported. In my opinion, Instant Deluxe is the workhorse in this line of floral foams. I recommend it for florists, event designers or pro-sumers working on big design projects where time and stability are crucial.  All five mean maximum flower life! All five types of foam provide for maximum flower life as they are excellent sources of water and flower stability. Choose the density of foam most efficient for your needs based on type of flower stem, size of arrangement, necessary water saturation rate, and purpose of the design. Then enjoy your design process. Love what you do! Sharon McGukin sharonmcgukin.com Every OASIS Floral product, completely described Oasisfloralproducts.com has the complete information you need, including sizes and colors, on every OASIS Floral product available. You can create a list and order where you prefer, including from the site. Just shop as you normally would, adding items to your cart. When you're ready to check out, transfer your cart to the participating distributor you select. The distributor will process your order, ship and bill you directly. It's that easy! If you have questions, ideas or concerns, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-321-8286 or support@oasisfloral.us. See what's happening on our social sites

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10 Florist Design Secrets Everyone has a secret tip or technique that works in their flower shop to make them more effective. We have ten design secrets from different flower shops.  Our tips include everything from how to keep flowers alive longer to how to differentiate yourself with innovative glassware. Click here for some great new ideas! Click here to read our Florist Design Secrets!

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Florists Review Magazine tip of the week

October 12, 2015    Florists Review Magazine tip of the week

Halloween Marketing

With Halloween falling on Saturday this year, even more children and families will be out en masse for some festive fun this weekend.

Draw potential customers into the store and make your shop a must-stop spot by offering treats for the kids and a special offer for their parents and other adults.

Encourage families to bring their dressed-up little ones in for a free bloom on Oct. 31, and give the adults a special Halloween-only offer. For example, 10 percent off any one item that day only, or a shop special that is good solely on Oct. 31.

This is a great way to promote additional foot traffic, and is a great way to get your name out, especially among the younger adult crowd, many of whom will still be buying “welcome new baby” flowers for spouses and friends in the future and have the potential to become lifetime customers.


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

Looking for a Fall Floral Design Class

Floral Classes this month that have spaces available:



October 20th     Open Design, you pick a topic and the session time

October 23rd     Advanced Wedding 10-5pm

October 24th      Fall Door Decor  10-2pm

November 6th    Fall Door Decor  10-2pm

Samples of what students have created

Field to vase dinner tour American grown flowers

Watch the Film  Just released: "Field to Vase," a documentary that shares the story of local American Grown flowers "The Field to Vase Dinner Tour is a series of meals set on flower farms across the country. Each dinner is curated by a local chef and floral designer, highlighting the region's produce and flowers. This is the story of Santa Cruz, California." Watch "Field to Vase," the new documentary film by Haejung Kim & Moon The opening lines introduce "Field to Vase: Santa Cruz," a new documentary filmed, edited and produced by the Los Angeles-based husband-and-wife team, Hyunsoo Moon and Haejung Kim.   This past June, Haejung and "Moon" traveled to Santa Cruz in pursuit of a visual narrative that had captured their creative imaginations. They were enamored with the storytelling potential of the Field to Vase Dinner Tour and wanted to document their observations on film.   The result of their efforts is "Field to Vase: Santa Cruz," a documentary about the American grown flower movement and the people involved in the floral renaissance that is taking place on farms and in flower shops across the country.   The 7:39-minute documentary portrays the field-to-vase story, through the voices of the flower farmer, the floral designer, the chef, and the people who advocate for and enjoy American grown flowers.   Haejung Kim has been a motion graphics designer at ABC Entertainment for the past 12 years. Her husband and partner Hyunsoo Moon is a film editor who has worked in reality television, documentaries, short films and music videos. The "Field to Vase" documentary is their first collaboration. Click here to read an extended Q&A with the filmmakers. Save Your Seat! There are only 3 Field to Vase Dinners Remaining Please join us! Click here to  Save Your Seat! You will enjoy a locally sourced meal, local wine and beer, American grown flowers to take home, and a flower lover's swag bag.  Hear more personal stories from flower farmers and our chef, and enjoy lively conversation with your dining companions at an American flower farm. Guests leave with their arms full of American Grown love. National Sponsors:   www.americangrownflowers.org/fieldtovase   Phone: 916.441.1701 Email: kathleen@americangrownflowers.org

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