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Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com R E A D O N L I N E 15 Inspired Design Retreats June 7-9 Liberty Hill (Austin), Texas Sept. 10-12 Black Hills of South Dakota e Inspired Design education team comprises Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, SDCF, and Ace Berry, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, TMF, two friends who joined forces almost 10 years ago to bring education, networking, collaboration and passion to other floral artists. Inspired Design hosts two three-day, styled-shoot retreats each year, along with several design shows and smaller classes at wholesalers and state florist association events. e first of this year's "Inspired Design Retreats," scheduled for June 7-9, is a wedding-inspired styled-shoot floral design event at the beautiful HighPointe Estate in Liberty Hill (Austin), Texas. e second retreat is an art-and-design- focused styled shoot in the gorgeous Black Hills of South Dakota, Sept. 10-12. Both retreats are designed to refresh, rejuvenate and refuel the floral artist in each attendee and will focus on no- boundaries floral design, collaboration, networking and so much more. Provided for both events are: • All of the flowers and hard goods needed • Amazing locations • Professional models, photographers, videographers, and hair and makeup artists • ought-provoking discussions, demonstrations and presentations • Meals • And amazing memories! Attendees will walk away with a newfound confidence and love of designing—as well as hundreds of professional photographs for their social media. Visit inspireddesign.info to find more details on each retreat. Texas Floral Expo June 25-27 Houston, Texas On the weekend of June 25-27, Texas State Florists' Association (TSFA) will host a socially distanced "Texas Floral Expo," in Houston, at the Westin Galleria hotel. Here are highlights of the design and education events on tap. • BUSINESS SESSIONS will provide the best in business instruction to help you transform your bottom line. Presenters are Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP, PFCI; Renato Sogueco, AAF, PFCI; Ann Jordan, AIFD, CFD, AAF, MMFD; Corrine Heck; and Sharon McGukin, AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI. Topics include rebuilding profits and training your team to do so; strategies for expanding your business; what it takes to be "e Smart Designer"; the importance of contract terms; and the latest ideas in the business of weddings, from consultation to color trends and pricing to products. • DESIGN LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS will feature Joyce Mason-Monheim, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, AzMF; Renee Tucci, AIFD, PFCI; and Ann Jordan, AIFD, CFD, AAF, MMFD, who will bring their best to the topics of merchandising, sympathy styles and the impact of perception. • During the "Wedding Petals" DESIGN PRESENTATION, Derrick Vasquez, AIFD, CFD, will showcase inspired floral design stylings ranging from imaginative and innovative to classic and romantic. • HANDS-ON DESIGN WORKSHOPS, taught by nationally renowned instructors, will address current topics to increase your potential and transform your skills. Class size is limited, so register separately for these opportunities, at tsfa.org, today! • e "TEXAS DESIGNER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION," themed "Botanical Transformations," is sure to yield exciting and innovative design concepts from the competitors. • LUNCH & LEARN sessions, on Saturday and Sunday, are included in the Expo registration: "Creative Flair," with Ken Senter, AIFD, CFD, and "Preserved Possibilities," with Jenny omasson, AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI, EMC. • BREAKFAST AND DINNER PRESENTATIONS are also included in the Expo registration. HBO Max Floral designs by K.T. Haverhals, of Designs by KT at Broadway Market Place in Paullina, Iowa; Model: Gracee Keiner: Photographer: Bricks Photography

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