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SUMMARY:Cascade Bouquets & Floral Photography (Ludema's – Grand Rapids\, MI)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special workshop with Cindy Ching AIFD\, CF\, CFD.  \n\n\n\nCascade bouquets are enjoying a genuine resurgence and pairing that trend with practical photography skills makes this a timely\, marketable event. Our education committee recently met and feels this is exactly the kind of training our members need and are asking for. \n\n\n\nIt’s a great opportunity for you to see NEW products\, connect with industry peers\, and get inspiration with new design ideas and techniques. A nominal fee is required to participate in the workshop or you can watch for free!
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/cascade-bouquets-floral-photography-ludemas-grand-rapids-mi/
CATEGORIES:Education - Hands On
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SUMMARY:Steps to Certification Class
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development\n\n\n\nKeeping you at the forefront of the floral industry with Professional Development!\n\n\n\nGLFA Education Center Presents\n\n\n\nSteps to Certification\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026WHERE: GLFA Professional Education Center – Haslett\, MITOPIC: Steps to Certification \n\n\n\n• Do’s & Don’ts for Testing• Methods & Mechanics for Hands On• Insight & Answers \n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Cindy Ching AIFD\, CF \n\n\n\nCindy 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. \n\n\n\nClass will run from 10:00am – 4:00pm with a break for lunch on your own. \n\n\n\nYou Must Bring your own tools; (pruners\, knife\, wire cutters\, and scissors) \n\n\n\nCOST: $149.00 member      $199.00 non-member (Includes all flowers/supplies) \n\n\n\nClass enrollment limited to 6 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FEES ARE NON – REFUNDABLE! \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/steps-to-certification-class/
LOCATION:GLFA Education Center\, 1152 Haslett Road\, Haslett\, MI\, 48840\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Floral Association":MAILTO:info@greatlakesfloralassociation.org
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SUMMARY:Cascade Bouquets & Floral Photography (Kennicott - Elk Grove\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us this evening for a special workshop with Pete Samek AIFD\, CFD.  \n\n\n\nCascade bouquets are enjoying a genuine resurgence and pairing that trend with practical photography skills makes this a timely\, marketable event. Our education committee recently met and feels this is exactly the kind of training our members need and are asking for. It’s a great opportunity for you to see NEW products\, connect with industry peers\, and get inspiration with new design ideas and techniques. \n\n\n\nEvent Format \n\n\n\n4:00–6:00 PM Shopping & Snack (FREE & OPEN TO ALL) \n\n\n\n6:00–8:00 PM Hands-On Workshop (TICKETED · FREE TO WATCH)
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/cascade-bouquets-floral-photography-kennicott-elk-grove/
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SUMMARY:Cascade Bouquets & Floral Photography (BDC – Rossford\, OH)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special workshop with Jeremy Rettger AIFD\, CFD. \n\n\n\nCascade bouquets are enjoying a genuine resurgence and pairing that trend with practical photography skills makes this a timely\, marketable event. Our education committee recently met and feels this is exactly the kind of training our members need and are asking for. \n\n\n\nIt’s a great opportunity for you to see NEW products\, connect with industry peers\, and get inspiration with new design ideas and techniques. A nominal fee is required to participate in the workshop or you can watch for free!
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/cascade-bouquets-floral-photography-bdc-rossford-oh/
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SUMMARY:Cindy Ching AIFD\, CF CFD GLFF Hall of Fame Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, Ms. Cindy Ching AIFD\, CF\, CFD\, is being inducted into the Great Lakes Floral Foundation Hall of Fame. The event will be held at the Bavarian Inn\, One Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI 48734. This prestigious honor recognizes Cindy’s outstanding contributions to the floral industry and her unwavering support of the Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA)\, Great Lakes Floral Foundation (GLFF)\, and the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association (WUMFA).
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/cindy-ching-aifd-cf-cfd-glff-hall-of-fame-dinner/
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