On March 12-14, the Southern Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers investigated Green approaches to floral design with a conference like no other! “The Attraction’s Only Natural” was held at the newly renovated Convention Center Marriott Hotel in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The weekend was filled with an all-star line-up of outstanding speakers and award winning floral artists. Saturday began with the energetic combination of the Brazilian-born, Regina Berryman AIFD, CFD and Linda Robinette AIFD, CFD with their presentation entitled PHI “the Golden Proportion,” which explored man's primordial attraction to proportion through the Fibonacci theory.
From Big Sky country, Larry Kramer AIFD, CFD, who has designed for the Oscars and a presidential inauguration, showcased his floral art of unique armatures implemented into inspiring glass vase designs.
Greg Brown AIFD, CFD and Larry Hammack, who operate a LEED-Certified Green floral business in Atlanta, gave a presentation is entitled “Green i$ the Color of Money,” that covered helpful tips and pitfalls to avoid when going "green."
All the requirements for achieving a CFD or AIFD certification were be covered as well in, "Inspiring steps to AIFD." Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI gave a surpirse-packed presentation that delighted all artists that use flowers as a medium.
Sunday featured Southern’s very own floral artist and author, Sharon McGukin AIFD, CFD, PFCI and her friend Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI. Sharon and Joyce presented a double program called Bouquets and Bouts “Sharon the Joy.” They explained how to entice your brides with the hottest color palettes, the newest flower varieties and innovative products and techniques.
Source: American Institute Of Floral Designers