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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo (GLFEE)
DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo (GLFEE) is a premier\, one of a kind\, event offering education and professional partnerships to the floral industry.  If you have a product or service to offer to the floral industry the GLFEE is the place to be.  The weekend offers attendees the Trade Show\, Main Stage Design Shows\, Business Sessions Awards/Recognition Banquet\, Sunday Luncheon\, Design Contest\, Awareness Displays & More!  Full details and registration HERE
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/great-lakes-floral-event-expo-glfee/
LOCATION:Michigan
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development\n\n\n\nKeeping you at the forefront of the floral industry with Professional Development!\n\n\n\nGLFA Education Center PresentsIntroduction to Floral Design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: April 6 – 10\, 2026 9am to 5pmWHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – 1152 Haslett Rd.\, Haslett\, MI 48840INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching AIFD\, CF \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nTime 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. \n\n\n\nThe limited course enrollment of 6 will ensure that each student receives personal attention. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou must bring your own tools (pruner\, scissor\, and wire cutter). A floral knife will be provided. \n\n\n\nCOST: $1250.00 member $1500.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies)Class enrollment limited to 6.REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE! \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://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/introduction-to-floral-design-16/
LOCATION:GLFA Education Center\, 1152 Haslett Road\, Haslett\, MI\, 48840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Floral Association":MAILTO:info@greatlakesfloralassociation.org
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SUMMARY:20th Annual GLFA/GLFF Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Individual Golfer / $100.00  \n\n\n\nIncludes 18 holes golf\, cart\, lunch\, game holes & prizes \n\n\n\nTwosome / $180.00  \n\n\n\nIncludes 18 holes golf\, cart\, lunch\, game holes & prizes for each golfer \n\n\n\nFoursome / $360.00  \n\n\n\nIncludes 18 holes golf\, cart\, lunch\, game holes & prizes for each golfer \n\n\n\nEagle Sponsor / $800  \n\n\n\nIncludes: (3) tee box signs @ $100\, (1) four-person team @ $380\, $120 donation\, and designation as Major sponsor in The Professional Florist \n\n\n\nmagazine & GLFA website. \n\n\n\nBirdie Sponsor / $500  \n\n\n\nIncludes: (1) tee box sign @ $100\, (1) four-person team @ $380\, $120 donation\, and designated sponsor in The Professional Florist magazine & GLFA website. \n\n\n\nPar Sponsor / $250  \n\n\n\nIncludes: (1) tee sign @ $100\, (1) golfer @ $100 and $100 donation\, and designated sponsor in Professional Florist magazine & GLFA website. \n\n\n\nTee Box Sponsor / $150  \n\n\n\nIncludes company name & logo on tee box sign \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Qty must be selected prior to clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/20th-annual-glfa-glff-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Meridian Sun Golf Club\, 1018 Haslett Rd\,\, Haslett\, Michigan\, 48840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Golf Outing
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development\n\n\n\nKeeping you at the forefront of the floral industry with Professional Development!\n\n\n\nGLFA Education Center PresentsIntroduction to Floral Design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: August 3 – 7\, 2026 9am to 5pmWHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – 1152 Haslett Rd.\, Haslett\, MI 48840INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching AIFD\, CF \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nTime 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. \n\n\n\nThe limited course enrollment of 6 will ensure that each student receives personal attention. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou must bring your own tools (pruner\, scissor\, and wire cutter). A floral knife will be provided. \n\n\n\nCOST: $1250.00 member $1500.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies)Class enrollment limited to 6.REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE! \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://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/introduction-to-floral-design-17/
LOCATION:GLFA Education Center\, 1152 Haslett Road\, Haslett\, MI\, 48840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Floral Association":MAILTO:info@greatlakesfloralassociation.org
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Floral Design
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development\n\n\n\nKeeping you at the forefront of the floral industry with Professional Development! \n\n\n\nGLFA Education Center PresentsIntermediate Floral Design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: September 21 – 25 2026  9am to 5pmWHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – 1152 Haslett Rd.\, Haslett\, MI 48840INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching\, AIFD\, CF \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTime 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. \n\n\n\nEach 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. \n\n\n\nBring your own tools (pruner\, scissors\, wire cutter\, needle-nose pliers\, and knife). \n\n\n\nCOST: $1500.00 member $1750.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies)Class enrollment limited to 6.REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE! \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://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/intermediate-floral-design-7/
LOCATION:GLFA Education Center\, 1152 Haslett Road\, Haslett\, MI\, 48840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Floral Association":MAILTO:info@greatlakesfloralassociation.org
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