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Seminar 2009The 2009 Seminar was held February 19-22, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Related resources: |
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The 2009 Seminar of the Creative Floral Arrangers of the Americas was truly a wonderful gathering of creative and talented designers. From the inspirational speakers to the dynamic designs in the Kaleidoscope display, the Seminar was an exciting and informational time for all. The officers and committee chairmen worked diligently to create this special and unique time of learning and sharing. We all extend a hearty thanks to Marilyn Litvack for her leadership for the past three years and to Marilyn and her dedicated team we say GREAT JOB! Now Peggy Nuse has become President of CFAA and we look forward to great success during her administration. We know the CFAA organization will maintain its high standards and its enthusiasm for new ideas. It is thrilling to see that CFAA is committed to a growing role in the world of international floral design. The members of CFAA are looking forward to participating in the World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA) Flower Show in Boston in 2011, and we hope that the excitement of that upcoming show will boost the numbers and the enthusiasm of our own membership. This promises to be one of the most oustanding floral design events to ever be held on American soil. Each Seminar seems to be even better than the year before, and plans for the 2010 Seminar are well underway and humming along. The Featured Designer will be Jaqueline Headecker, AIFC, an award-winning floral arranger who has achieved international recognition in her field. She has been in the floral industry for the past 29 years and was given 8 awards for her achievement at the first workshop she attended by Flowers Canada, at the University of Guelph. She represented Canada twice at the prestigious Interflora World Cup Competition, once as a coach in Detroit, USA, and the second time as a competitor in Japan. She has also won the Canada Maple Leaf Cup Competition in Toronto, and was 2nd runner up at the America's Cup Competition in Montreal. Most recently, she was invited to participate in the Singapore Garden Festival in 2007. She has also received many honors and awards from Trade and Education Associations, throughout her career. Her unique and creative designs have beenn featured in International Florist publications, such as Flowers &, FTD Florist Magazine, Florist Trends, Canadian Florist Magazine, World Flower Artists, German Florist Magazine, and Japan Flower Shop magazine. Jacqueline, who is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), currently serves on the board of the SAIFD Student Competition, and is past President of Flowers Canada, Toronto Chapter. She has designed in many floral design shows throughout the world both as a competitor, lectuer and judge in countries including USA, Germany, Japan, Austria, New Zealand, Taiwan, Puerto Rico and Singapore. Ms. Headecker currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and when she is not working in Hong Kong or other parts of the world, sheenjoys working in the Wisteria Floral Shop in Thornhill. The shop belongs to her daughter, Debbie Headecker. She fell in love with floral design when she attended her first Ikebana show and through her love of flowers and nature has shared that joy whenever and wherever she can. The 2010 CFAA Seminar is shaping up to be a fabulous event, one that anyone who is passionate about floral design will thoroughly enjoy. Be sure to mark the date - SEE YOU THERE ! - Jan Sillik FEATURED DESIGNER/WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR: On Thai, AIFD, is the owner of Surroundings
Floral Studio in Schenectady, New York. Mr. Thai He has made many garden club demonstrations for the Federated Garden Clubs of the States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts; and has been a lecturer/demonstrator for the Northeast Floral Expo held in Connecticut and for the Garden Club of Seattle, Washington. A few years back, Mr. Thai presented a floral design program in the United Kingdom before The Club in the Park, a prominent and innovative garden club in the north of England. While there, he instructed a class in the art of contemporary floral design. He has kept busy on such assignments as creating floral arrangements for the annual Whitney Ball during the racing season in Saratoga, N.Y. as well as the New York State Thoroughbred Gala at the Saratoga Golf and Polo club, the annual National Museum of Racing Ball and the ravers Ball at the Saratoga Track.
Mr. Thai has been a resident of the New York Capital District for over 25 years. He and his wife, Elizabeth have two young daughters, Emma and Leah. On enjoys travel, gardening and cooking exotic dishes for guests well as watching movies. On is known for his exotic contemporary designs and lush romantic arrangements. His advice to aspiring designers is to "put your heart and soul into it." Claudia Bates held the Contrived Flower Workshops. A 7th-generation Floridian and retired Middle School teacher, Claudia has served as chairman of two circles and as President of the Gainesville Garden Club. She is an Accredited Master Flower Show Judge and Design Instructor. Lorene Junkin is a Master Gardener, an Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, and FFGC Floral Design Instructor. She has served as State President of the Florida Flower Show Judges and President of the Gainesville Garden Club.
Judy Monnot is an NGC Design & Symposiums Instructor and Accredited Master Judge. She was recently appointed to the NGC Board as a Handbook Exam Committee member of the Flower Show Committee. Pauline Flynn is an NGC Accredited Master Judge and has served as District Director and Craft Chairman for Michigan Garden Club, Inc. She is a member of the National Flower Arrangers, Carolina Atelier, and CFAA. Related resources: |
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has been
a member of AIFD since 1990 and is has won numerous awards
in local, regional and national competitions. He won Best
of Show in the International Flower Show two
years running, and took first place in Teleflora's People's
Choice Award, and seven times Best of Show in the Northeast
Floral Exposition.
