The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has
approved the BloomNet Floriology Institute as an AIFD Professional
Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) Pathway Provider. BloomNet is the
floral industrys preferred wire service provider and one-stop
destination for innovative products and best-in-class services. The
BloomNet Floriology Institute, located in Jacksonville, Florida,
offers a wide range of courses, electives and forums to reinforce
and expand the floral design skills of Florists as well as enhance
their business practices. As an approved AIFD PFDE Pathway
Provider, Floriology Institute provides the educational curriculum
and testing Florists need to achieve the status of Certified Floral
Designer (CFD) and also become an Accredited Member of the American
Institute of Floral Designers. Education is the backbone of the
floral industry and the foundation for success as a retail Florist.
By continually embracing new design techniques and staying ahead of
the latest trends through ongoing education, Florists are better
able to express their talents as floral artisans and create the
finest and most exciting fresh floral gifts, said Mark Nance, AAF,
President of BloomNet. We are honored that Floriology Institute has
been named as an AIFD PFDE Pathway Provider, furthering BloomNets
commitment to helping Florists grow their businesses. The
Floriology Institute has announced its 2012 Design Course schedule,
which commences January 23, 2012 and continues through August 1,
2012. Course instructors include the industrys most talented,
experienced and knowledgeable floral design experts. Courses
feature creative, hands-on exploration of innovative floral design
techniques and principles in a state-of-the-art learning
environment. The 2012 Floriology Institute Design Course schedule
is as follows: January 23-25, 2012Advanced Wedding Trends
TechniquesInstructor: Jackie Lacey, AIFD, CFD, PFCI January 26-27,
2012Party EventsInstructor: Jackie Lacey, AIFD, CFD, PFCI March
19-21, 2012Contemporary/High-Style/European DesignInstructor:
Donald Yim, AIFD April 18-20, 2012Advanced SympathyInstructor:
Jackie Lacey, AIFD, CFD, PFCI June 11-15, 2012Basic Principles and
Elements of DesignInstructor: Jackie Lacey, AIFD, CFD, PFCI July
30-August 1, 2012Advanced Wedding Trends TechniquesInstructor:
Jackie Lacey, AIFD, CFD, PFCI Floriology Institute tuition for
BloomNet members for a 3-day design course is $449.99 U.S. and
$549.99 U.S. for non-members. Payments can be split into 3 month
payments on BloomNet clearinghouse statement or paid by a major
credit card. Tuition for a 5-day design course is $749.99 for
BloomNet members and $849.99 for non-members. Payments can be split
into 6 month payments on BloomNet clearinghouse statement. All
returning students receive a 25% off discount. Scholarships to
attend courses at Floriology Institute are available through state
associations. For more information about Floriology Institute or to
register, please call (516) 237-7973 or email
Floriology@bloomnet.net. Visit
www.mybloomnet.net/floriologyinstitute for a full schedule of
courses. About Floriology Institute As the premier, industry
accredited floral education center, Floriology Institute is
dedicated to building a foundation for excellence, supporting best
practices and enabling innovative approaches in floral design and
retail business practices that empower florists to reach their full
potential and allow their customers to recapture the joy and
expression of the language of flowers. The Floriology Institute is
located in Jacksonville, Florida and it offers an extensive and
diverse range of education courses to support florist needs. About
BloomNet BloomNet (www.mybloomnet.net or 1-800-BloomNet) is an
international wire service and a world class business solutions
provider offering quality products and diverse services to a select
network of professional retail Florists who utilize BloomNets
resources to grow their businesses profitably. Professional
Florists who are part of the BloomNet network can take advantage of
several key benefits including higher profitability on wire orders,
the highest published rebate in the industry with the easiest
rebate qualifications, lower membership costs, state-of-the-art
technology solutions, and a complete suite of value-added products
and services. BloomNet has established and maintains the industrys
most stringent business standards for participating Florists.
BloomNet, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Inc.
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