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SUMMARY:Cascade Bouquets & Floral Photography
DESCRIPTION:Participants will design a cascade wedding bouquet in a wet foam bridal bouquet holder. Pete will also demonstrate and show how to construct a wired-and-taped cascade tail\, select the best flowers\, and distinguish three classic styles; traditional cascade\, teardrop\, and waterfall. You will also be shown how to create pocket flowers for the groom and groomsmen. Photography instruction is woven throughout\, so you’ll leave knowing how to capture your finished work for client proposals\, websites\, and social media. \n\n\n\n4:00–6:00 PM | Shopping & Light Meal — free and open to all \n\n\n\n6:00–8:00 PM | Hands-On Workshop — ticketed to participate\, free to watch \n\n\n\nMembers Ticket: $60  \n\n\n\nNon-Members Ticket : $120  \n\n\n\nWatch Only Ticket: FREE  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Pete Samek AIFD\, CFD \n\n\n\nPete Samek is an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)\, holding both the AIFD and Certified Floral Designer (CFD) credentials. He has spent much of his career with FTD\, where he served as a Quality Services Representative. \n\n\n\nA recognized design educator\, Pete has taught at events like FTD’s Boot Camp\, instructing design sessions built around seasonal trend forecasts and offering critiques to help designers refine their technique. Over the years\, Pete has also been a regular presence at the Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo\, delivering main stage shows and instructing numerous hands-on workshops for designers looking to grow their skills. His teaching extends to public design demonstrations as well. \n\n\n\nPete has been an active AIFD volunteer leader for years. He has served as the North Central Chapter’s Regional Chapter Representative on the AIFD National Board\, and continues to serve on national committees\, including the Education Committee and the Members Committee. Pete served many years as Assistant Director at the American Floral Art School in Chicago under the direction of owner Jim Moretz AIFD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*You Must add a quantity amount Prior to clicking Get Tickets
URL:https://www.wumfa.org/event/cascade-bouquets-floral-photography/
LOCATION:Karthauser & Sons\, W147 N11100 Fond Du Lac Ave.\, Germantown\, Wisconsin\, 53022
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On,Events
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SUMMARY:Cascade Bouquets & Floral Photography
DESCRIPTION:Participants will design a cascade wedding bouquet in a wet foam bridal bouquet holder. Pete will also demonstrate and show how to construct a wired-and-taped cascade tail\, select the best flowers\, and distinguish three classic styles; traditional cascade\, teardrop\, and waterfall. You will also be shown how to create pocket flowers for the groom and groomsmen. Photography instruction is woven throughout\, so you’ll leave knowing how to capture your finished work for client proposals\, websites\, and social media. \n\n\n\n4:00–6:00 PM | Shopping & Light Meal — free and open to all \n\n\n\n6:00–8:00 PM | Hands-On Workshop — ticketed to participate\, free to watch \n\n\n\nMembers Ticket: $60  \n\n\n\nNon-Members Ticket : $120  \n\n\n\nWatch Only Ticket: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBob Larson\, AIFD\, CFD\, is a renowned floral and cake artist with over three decades of experience in crafting bespoke designs that celebrate life’s most cherished moments. As the co-owner of Bo-Jo’s Creations Floral\, Cakes and Gifts in the heart of Ellsworth\, Wisconsin—a family-run gem he’s nurtured since 1997 alongside his wife JoAnn Larson\, Bob has built a legacy of “selling emotion” through stunning floral arrangements and decadent custom cakes and deserts. \n\n\n\nAn Accredited Member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) and Certified Floral Designer (CFD) since 2009\, Bob’s expertise shines in everything from whimsical wedding bouquets and groom’s cakes to seasonal centerpieces and heartfelt personalized sympathy tributes. His innovative\, client-focused approach—blending fresh-cut flowers\, lush plants\, wind chimes\, statuary\, and garden art has earned awards and rave reviews for creativity\, affordability\, and reliability. A true local icon\, he’s as approachable as he is artistic\, turning ordinary occasions into unforgettable memories. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*You Must add a quantity amount Prior to clicking Get Tickets
URL:https://www.wumfa.org/event/cascade-bouquets-floral-photography-3/
LOCATION:Krueger Wholesale\, 10706 Tesch Ln\, Rothschild\, WI\, 54474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On,Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Steps to Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development\n\n\n\nKeeping you at the forefront of the floral industry with Professional Development!\n\n\n\nWUMFA Education Center Presents\n\n\n\n“2026 Steps to Certification Workshops”\n\n\n\nInstructed by: Fawn Mueller CF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo’s & Don’ts for Testing\n\n\n\nMethods & Mechanics for Hands On\n\n\n\nInsight & Answers\n\n\n\n\nFawn guides those who plan on becoming a Certified Florist.  Tips on how to prepare for both the written and design portions of the test.  Students will spend the day working in the design room learning what is needed to pass the exam and given hands outs to review for the written portion.  Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what it takes to pass the prestigious CF exam.  All classes will run from 1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nYou must bring your own tools (pruner\, scissor\, and wire cutter).  \n\n\n\nCOST:   $149.00 member                $199.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor Bio – Fawn Muller CF\, is the owner and floral designer behind Inspired By Nature – Fine Floral Designs in Wausau\, Wisconsin. A Certified Florist\, she is known for creating personalized floral designs inspired by the natural beauty of North Central Wisconsin. With experience in weddings\, events\, sympathy work\, and everyday floral design\, Fawn brings creativity\, technical skill\, and a passion for helping others grow in the floral industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*You Must add a quantity amount Prior to clicking Get Tickets
URL:https://www.wumfa.org/event/2026-steps-to-certification-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Karthauser & Sons\, W147 N11100 Fond Du Lac Ave.\, Germantown\, Wisconsin\, 53022
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On
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