{"id":2517,"date":"2017-04-28T10:26:54","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T14:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/?p=2517"},"modified":"2017-04-28T10:26:54","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T14:26:54","slug":"aifd-opens-registration-2017-symposium-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/announcements\/aifd-opens-registration-2017-symposium-x","title":{"rendered":"AIFD Opens Registration for 2017 Symposium &#8216;X&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Got plans for the 4th of July?<\/p>\n<p>Why not take an extended holiday break in Seattle with some of the most talented and creative designers in the world?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-10.13.41-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2518 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-10.13.41-AM-300x98.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-10.13.41-AM-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-10.13.41-AM-768x252.png 768w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-10.13.41-AM-600x197.png 600w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-10.13.41-AM.png 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/aifd.org\/\">American Institute of Floral Designers<\/a> just opened up registration for the organization&#8217;s National Symposium &#8220;X,&#8221; July 1-5,\u00a0at\u00a0the Washington State Convention Center and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;X&#8221;\u00a0will feature 11 high-level stage presentations from some of the industry&#8217;s most prestigious designs, covering such themes as\u00a0permanent botanicals, armatures, color and texture trends in weddings, and Christmas.\u00a0It\u00a0also includes a welcome reception, two celebratory dinner events, education sessions, hands-on classes, and a partners&#8217; expo.<\/p>\n<p>The hands-on classes will be taught by four of AIFD\u2019s brightest instructors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ron Murray, AIFD, &#8220;Rock, Paper, Scissors, Flowers&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Francis Weeks, \u201cBotanical Jewelry with Fresh Flowers and Textures\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Cathy Hillen-Rulloda, AIFD, PFCI, \u201cXceptional Social Media Management for Florists\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Doug Bates, AIFD, \u201cXacting in Detail \u2013 Floral Jewelry from Decorative Wire\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2519\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2519 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.florist20.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/DARYL_CINDY_PC-WP_20150704_024.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">image courtesy of Cindy Anderson, AIFD, PFCI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the elaborate design programs and decor, the AIFD Symposium is a time when aspiring designers, endeavoring to achieve AIFD\u2019s Certified Floral Designer (CFD\u00ae) designation and ultimately an invitation to become an accredited member of AIFD, will participate in the AIFD <a href=\"http:\/\/aifd.org\/membership\/becoming-aifd\/\">Professional Floral Design Evaluation<\/a> (PFDE). The PFDE will take place on June 29th. AIFD highly recommends the Premium Registration, as it is the greatest value. This includes all programs, seminars (with a few exceptions,\u00a0such as the hands-on workshops), and two dinner functions. However, there are other options designed to fit everyone\u2019s budget and time restrictions, including single-day registration and view-only events.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With 11 stage programs, five\u00a0workshops, and tons of networking events, the interaction within the industry is invaluable,&#8221; said Symposium coordinator Cindy Anderson, AIFD, PFCI. &#8220;I have learned more design techniques and business tips from Symposium than any other event and have made lasting friendships and industry connections that would have otherwise been unlikely. 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