This weekend Bergerons will be participating in the Middle Atlantic Florists Association (MAFA) Annual Convention. Representing Maryland, District of Columbia, West Virginia, parts of Delaware, and Virginia, MAFA provides education to florists in the industry.
I will be leading a demonstration on photography for websites as well as performing my duties at Vice President. It's always exciting to see and hear all that is going on in this fabulous industry. Dedication to education is key to surviving and thriving in today's economic climate.
Teleflora is sponsoring internationally known designer, John Hosek AIFD, CAFA, MCF as he shows us his designs for The Eco-Party. Some of his designs were featured earlier this year in the international floral magazine, Fusion Flowers.
I hope to have some photos from the event, maybe even a video....we'll see.
Cheers everyone!
Showing posts with label floral workshop. Show all posts
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Monday, August 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Workshop with Phil Rulloda
Renowned florist guru--Phil Rulloda shared his love of the florist industry and poetry by sharing with 25 students at a recent workshop in Charlottesville, Virginia. Phil traveled to Virginia from his home in California where he has a school of floral design. He rarely travels anymore, so it was a great opportunity to learn from him.
This two-day Advanced Floral Design class was filled to capacity where people traveled anywhere from Louisiana to Pennsylvania and everywhere in-between. We learned weaving techniques with foliage, even learned how to make birds from hala leaves. That took some time to learn! Rosettes made from galax leaves and larger rosettes made from aspidistra leaves. Designing with tropical flowers and beautiful foliage intensified the beauty of great design.
Phil delivered beautiful recited poetry and his passion for flowers. It was so encouraging to meet someone who loves this industry and has an intense passion to pass on his knowledge. He feels that his legacy is furthering the industry by teaching the care and design of flowers as an art.
This two-day Advanced Floral Design class was filled to capacity where people traveled anywhere from Louisiana to Pennsylvania and everywhere in-between. We learned weaving techniques with foliage, even learned how to make birds from hala leaves. That took some time to learn! Rosettes made from galax leaves and larger rosettes made from aspidistra leaves. Designing with tropical flowers and beautiful foliage intensified the beauty of great design.
Phil delivered beautiful recited poetry and his passion for flowers. It was so encouraging to meet someone who loves this industry and has an intense passion to pass on his knowledge. He feels that his legacy is furthering the industry by teaching the care and design of flowers as an art.
Who wouldn't want this gorgeous design with a dozen roses? The weaving of the "cone" for each flower is stunning, isn't it? Ahhh, the beauty!
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