Steps to Certification Class
WHEN: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
WHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – Haslett, MI
TOPIC: Steps to Certification
• Do’s & Don’ts for Testing
• Methods & Mechanics for Hands On
• Insight & Answers
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching AIFD, CF
Cindy 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 part of the day reviewing the written test and then work in the design room learning what is needed to pass the exam. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what it takes to pass the prestigious CF exam.
Class will run from 10:00am – 4:00pm with a break for lunch on your own.
You Must Bring your own tools; (pruners, knife, wire cutters, and scissors)
COST:$149.00 member $199.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies)
Class enrollment limited to 6
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE!
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Introduction to Floral Design
WHEN: April 19 – 23, 2027 9am to 5pm
WHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – 1152 Haslett Rd., Haslett, MI 48840
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching AIFD, CF
This comprehensive course will introduce beginning students to the exciting field of floral design. Principles and elements of design, proper mechanics of construction, care and handling of fresh materials and use of color are the focal points. For those desiring to become a Certified Florist, this class is a great first step.
Time will be divided between lecture and hands-on design. All materials are included in the course fee and students will have a completed design to take home each day. Topics include: vase arrangements, symmetrical triangles, asymmetrical triangles, and horizontal centerpieces, round designs, hand-tied bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres.
The limited course enrollment of 6 will ensure that each student receives personal attention.
The class will meet from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day with a 45-minute break for lunch on your own. There is 36 hours of classroom instruction time. Since this is a personal enrichment course there will be no exams.
You must bring your own tools (pruner, scissor, and wire cutter). A floral knife will be provided.
COST: $1250.00 member $1500.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies)
Class enrollment limited to 6.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE!
Intermediate Floral Design
WHEN: May 17 – 21 2027 9am to 5pm
WHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – 1152 Haslett Rd., Haslett, MI 48840
INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching, AIFD, CF
This course builds upon the foundation of the Introduction to Floral design course. The focus will be on the information presented in the Certified Florist (CF) Manual with the goal of preparing students to take the CF examination. Students who do not wish to take the CF exam are still welcome.
The CF manual is the text for this course. You may purchase this manual at www.greatlakesfloralassociation.org (Certified Florist tab in drop down under the Education tab) or call (517) 575-0110. The manual is recommended but not required. All other materials will be included in the registration fee.
Time will be divided between lecture and hands on design. A sample test will be given on each topic. Lecture topics include: care and handling of flowers and plants, product identification, customer relations, sales, delivery, marketing, accounting, display, and intermediate floral design. Design topics include: vase arrangements, bridal bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres and sympathy. Designs will incorporate the contemporary techniques of grouping, layering, basing, framing, and many more.
Each day you will take home your designs. There are 36 hours of classroom instruction. Since this is a personal enrichment course there will be no exams. Includes all flowers and supplies. Lunch is on your own each day. The limited course enrollment of 6 will ensure that each student receives personal attention.
Bring your own tools (pruner, scissors, wire cutter, needle-nose pliers, and knife).
COST: $1750.00 member $2000.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies)
Class enrollment limited to 6.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE!