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About the Design Forum |
32nd 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: Rancho Penasquitos Public Library, 13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (except Nov. 4th) Fees: Choose $100 donation for all 8 programs or $15 donation for a single session. *October 2, 2023 – Robert L. Gordon AIFD October 7, 2024- Kicking off the 32nd season. Alan Nunn, from the UK on his way to South Africa, Robert L. Gordon, AIFD, back from Scotland, who taught the professionals, former President of CGCI and the first demonstrator. And me, George, the third “old man”, as we stretch the confines of floral design. *November 4, 2024 – Carvill Veech, Master Judge, well known for her creative designs brings us Imagination. Come and learn how she gets there. Please, note: location change because of election on Nov. 4th, this class will be held at Poway Library, 13137 Poway Rd, Poway, CA December 2, 2024 Rene van Remes. AIFD Christmas in Europe, and the Netherlands with The Master Designer. January 6, 2025 Gail Vanderhorst, Judge. She is spreading her wings for the first time on our stage. Be ready for some new experiments and fun. February 3, 2025 A special designer, Dyanna Madro, an NGC Master Flower Show Judge, who brought Miniatures last year. This year Full size designs “with Love” from the Winningest Designer at the San Diego Fair this year. March 3, 2025, Barbara Weiller, Master Flower Show Judge. Not only an incredible Designer but also a fantastic Horticulturist. Watch what she brings to the table. April 7, 2025 Welcome to Debra Warriner from the Ichiro School of Ikebana. Learn some of the changes from other schools and appreciate beauty and elegance of design. May 5, 2025 – The “Grand Finale: “FLOWER POWER” Our most popular program! Watch as 4 local college student designers race against the clock to complete a Surprise Package design from material, container and theme. Then, like a 3 ring circus, they show a “signature design,” a “round robin” and then a “wrap up” design. Start time Noon: Please Arrive by 11:30 a.m. |