Studied virtually with the Floral Design Institute in Basic and Advance
with a specialized focus in Wedding Design (Bouquets, Flowers to Wear and Ceremony Design).
Completed the American Institute of Floral Design on-line exam and received as a
Certified Floral Designer in 2020.
A CFD designation can be obtain by successfully completing the appropriate design education program at one of the AIFD's Education Partners/approved State Floral Association/SAIFD Chapter and then passing the online testing portion of the Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE)
https://aifdfocalpoints.com/a-look-back-at-the-2019-2020-cfds/
Starting the floral journey in 2019 led to amazing professional opportunities in the industry. A humble thank you to past studios for welcoming me into their organizations particularly Joy Walko with Garden by the Gate Design and Louise Reiling at Auburn Pointe Greenhouse. Since the winter of 2022, Anna Bolman at Willows and Sage Flowers & Events welcomed me onto her freelance team. This was yet another fantastic and lush wedding and event season at Willows and Sage. There is much on the horizon for the WS team in 2025. I am lucky to be a part of this flower family.
The smiling faces of Willows and Sage Flowers & Events
Picture L to R in the Back - Lydia, Anna, Dillon
Center - Colleen and Front - Megan and Marla.
Art in the Elements 2023 Update!
Participating floral artist at Art in the Elements at Meadowbrook Hall, Rochester, Michigan.