‘Bridal Extravaganza’ is a 2 day Bridal workshop with 2 instructors team-teaching, offering the most current and up-to-date design ideas for the latest styles of hand-tied bouquets and other efficient and cost-effective methods of bouquet making. New added sales ideas with exciting handle treatments and elegant accessorizing methods to customize bouquets for your brides.

New trendy ideas for ‘flowers to wear’, corsages, boutonnieres, head-wreaths, hairpieces, ring bouquets and nosegays – easy, quick methods for some of the most beautiful floral jewelry will be demonstrated.

You will have an opportunity to work hands-on with Hitomi and Brooke up close and personal, to learn to create the latest designs in Bridal work. Join us for 2 days of action-packed design workshop.

All fresh flowers and foliates are supplied. Additional hardgoods and basic supplies will be provided. Bring your own basic tools and lunch daily.

April 16th & 17th, 2011
Cost: $595.00
Instructors: Hitomi Gilliam AIFD & Brooke Raulerson AIFD

‘Fundamental Mechanics & Techniques’ is a 2 day ‘Absolute Must’ Workshop for any designer looking to strengthen their mechanical and technical skills. It is a comprehensive workshop in which you will acquire knowledge which can make you a more confident and empowered designer. The mechanics covered will include designing in water, foam and armature. Over 30 most current techniques and their variations will be demonstrated.

All fresh flowers and foliage are supplied. Additional hardgoods and basic supplies will be provided. Please bring your own basic tools and lunch daily.

June 13th & 14th, 2011
Cost: $595.00
Instructors: Hitomi Gilliam AIFD & Susanne Law AIFD

CREATIVE DESIGN STUDY GROUP (CDSG)
Semi-Private Hands-on Workshop with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD
cost: $750.00

Pre-planned, individualized curriculum to meet individual needs for up to 8 students only.
Students submit a wish list of areas of concentrated study – I will customize the curriculum based on their needs. Excellent for those who are planning to compete or certify, as well as upgrading and updating design knowledge. Lots of tips on techniques and mechanics. More critical workshop – an intensive boot camp training.

To Register online, click the session you would like to attend below and it will take you to online registration.

2011 Dates are:
February 21, 22 & 23 – Vancouver – CLICK TO REGISTER
April 18, 19 & 20 – Norwalk, CT – CLICK TO REGISTER
June 6, 7 & 8 – Vancouver – CLICK TO REGISTER
November 14, 15 & 16 – Vancouver – CLICK TO REGISTER