TERMS, TECHNIQUES & TRADITIONS: Designing My Dreams

END GOAL: This is the first step in becoming a Certified Floral Designer with the American Institute of Floral Design.

Designing My Dreams!

I am currently studying to become a Certified Floral Designer with the Great Lakes Flower Association.

I will need to make 5 designs and pass an online test.

The evaluation to become a Certified Florist consists of:

5 designs: 2.5 hours

• 2 duplicate arrangements

• 1 vase arrangement

• 1 pin-on corsage

• 1 wrist corsage

• 1 wedding bouquet

Written test: 2 hours

• 30 product IDs

• 100 multiple-choice questions

A Brief Overview of Steps & Costs

1. Certified Florist Manual & Study Guide: $399 Paid

2. Supplemental Education:Certified Floral Designer Classes (AIFD)

   • Book: AFID Guide to Floral Design: $130 Paid

   • Online Education:

     1. Online Course: Elements and Principles of Design: $99

     2. Online Course: Design Techniques & Applications:$99

3. In-Person Workshops: Introduction to Floral Design: $1,500

4. In-Person Workshops: Intermediate Floral Design: $1,500

5. In-Person Workshop: Steps to Certification Class: $199

6. Certification Bundle Testing (online & in-person): $200 Paid

   “pass each section with a score of 80% or better you become a Certified Florist!”

Becoming a Certified Florist (GLFA) &

Certified Floral Designer(AIFD)