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About the Design Forum |
33rd Anniversary Season
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| What is the Floral Design Forum?
The Floral Design Forum is a demonstration workshop featuring the finest floral designers from all areas: professional field, AIFD, Ikebana schools and National Garden Club designers. The objectives are to:
The forum is open to anyone interested in floral design, from professionals to novices. In addition to floral demonstrations, attendees are introduced to new products, new or different plant material and ways to use them. What is the cost for 8 Sessions?
Garden Club Special Membership – $100 donation for 8 attendees to be used one at one time or as a group. A great incentive for club members! Please consider supporting the Design Forum with a yearly membership. Contact us if you would like to demonstrate or donate plant material and/or floral products. The Forum is a part of the Palomar District of California Garden Clubs, Inc, and is a non-profit, 501 C (3)
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When: 1st Monday, October* thru May 12:00 NOON
Where: Poway Community Library, 13137 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 Fees: Choose $100 donation for all 8 programs or $15 donation for a single session.* October 6, 2025 – Robert L. Gordon AIFD Ornamental Horticulture Professor and Garden Club member for many years, Bob kicks our 33rd season as he did the very first season, He is joined by Pam Null, AIFD CFD and George Speer as they explain What has “AI” got to do with it? November 3, 2025 – Welcome back, Erin Spriggs, a creative designer with lots of tricks and tips moving from October to the holidays. This will get you in the mood. January 5, 2026 Returning to us is Noel Tribbey AIFD, freelance Designer and lover of ladders. He creates the WOW! Don’t miss, a great start to the new year. February 2, 2026 Welcome back Deborah Warringer, Master teacher of Ichiyo of Ikebana. Enjoy her skill and take notes for garden club designs March 2, 2026 Barbara Weiler, Master Flower Show Judge and an incredible designer but also a fantastic HORTICULTURIST/Watch what she brings to the table. April 6, 2026 “FLOWER POWER” Our most popular Program. Watch as 4 local college student designers race against the clock to complete a Surprise Package design from materials, containers and theme. Then, like a 3-ring circus, they show a “signature design,” a “round robin” and then a “wrap up” design. May 4, 2026 – The “Grand Finale” Everyone knows Monica Lewis, hostess, NGC FS Judge With her Creative Designs she answers: What has Music Got to do with IT. Start time Noon: Please Arrive by 11:30 a.m. to help set up. |