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Hampshire State Florists’ Association
NH Master Floral Designer Classes
Instructor – Ann Jordan AAF,
Class 2 – Advanced Design
Class 3 – Advanced Design
Class 4 – Final ExamsFinal Exam –Written closed book Design 1- Surprise Package Design 2 - Theme Development Designer Notebook- passed in Fees & Registration $95 fee per class (checks payable to NHSFA) - Prices include all product - $95.00 for the 1st class must be received at least 2 week prior to class date - Other classes must be paid 7 days prior to scheduled class - Classes are paid for one class at a time; other arrangements must be approved by the instructorBooks Mandatory per student AIFD – Book of Terminology..............................19.95 plus shipping. Order direct -AIFD: 1-410-752-3318 or www.AIFD.org Florists’ Review – Design School.........................14.99 plus shipping. Available at some floral wholesalers or Florists’ Review 1-800-367-4708 /www.floristsreview.com Not mandatory but helpful- Principles of Floral Design – Gregor Lersch 60.00 plus shipping Order direct at gunters.comPlease have books by the first class. The instructor will provide any other study materials. Who is eligible to take the class? Must be a member in good standing of NHSFA, or an employee of a member shop in good standing. And Must have passed an advanced course of study such as AIFD, FTD's Master Florist, Rittners’ Design School, college degree in retail floriculture (or equivalent), and 3 years exposure to floral design Or -- Must have 5 years full time design experience, (Students must be able to show proof of design experience) All eligibility for enrollment will be up to the NHSFA Education Chairman and the instructor. Due to the nature of study eligibility will be strictly enforced. What will the 4 classes consist of? All focus will be on advanced design. The morning session will consist of lecture, followed by hands-on design, evaluation, then a written test. The afternoon session will be hands-on design, followed by an evaluation. Each class will focus on specific element, principles and design techniques. Use the class outline for preparation. Self-study is required prior to each class.The Final Exam Class 4The final exam will consist of a written test and 2 designs; one being a surprise package, the other being theme development, the themed design will be announced at the first class. Test results will be mailed following the class. The test will be the property of the student.Test Retake policy– A student may retake the written test up to 2 times within 1 year from taking the class. – A student may retake the design portion up to 2 times within 1 year from taking the class, with a 15.00 fee applied for materials, per design. – If the student requires a 3rd testing, the class must be re-taken in its entirety and all fees are applied. – If any portion of class 4 is failed, the retake option will be during the following years classes. – Test retake arrangement will be made between instructor and student Due to the nature of this course the classes are progressive and should be taken in order. If a student does not pass a class (es) and continues in a following year, the classes that the student passed will remain on the books as passed classes and continuation of nhmfd can continue until all classes are passed. Criteria to pass nhmfd Completion of all four classes with a pass rate of 80% including final exam Completion of nhmfd designer notebook 100% attendance Upon passing nhmfd you will receive:
Graduation Graduation ceremony and pinning to be held at a NHSFA function and will be announced at the last class. At this time, the student with the highest grade will be announced. Grading
Design Materials- You will be provided with enough floral materials to complete your designs, if you would like to purchase materials above what is provided you may do so at your own expense.Cancellation Policy – There is no refund for cancellation, however the fees may be applied to a future class, and this also applies to weather related cancellations Location & TimeLocations to be announced - Classes will be held from 8:30a.m. (sharp) – 4:30p.m. with a ½ hr. lunch break.What to bring· A fully equipped toolbox – all the design bench supplies you use daily · Something to elevate your work · Buckets for your flowers · Camera; pictures are a notebook requirement · Designers Notebook - 3 ringed binder with 6 separators · Required books · Lunch- pot luck to share, utensils plates and napkins are provided · Any favorite material you like to work with.You will be supplied with basic supplies and in quantity enough to complete all hands on designs, but if you want to bring anything extra; it is welcome and encouraged. Example: items such as roadsidia, branches, containers, binding agents, glue pan... Basic containers will be provided. If you would like to bring a container that is suitable or you like to use, see list of designs to be done at each class.mmfd Designers Note Book- The designer’s notebook is meant to be your personal designer’s journal. Notebooks are the property of the student and will be returned at Graduation. · Class Notes · Handouts · Design Evaluations · Tests · Notes pictures and support information from Classes 1 – 3 · Verification of at least 6 techniques as found in nature · Essay (100 word or more) topics to be announced Criteria to maintain nhmfd addendum Must remain an active member of NHSFA Must Accumulate 20 points every 3 years to maintain membership 5 points for writing a column in the NHSFA Newsletter 5 points for attending a design show, design related workshop 5 points for being on a design panel or giving a presentation such as Garden Club or Rochester Fair or NHSFA show 5 points for assisting in a nhmfd class 5 points for being on the executive board 5 point for serving on an active NHSFA committee 5 points for entering in a design competition Uses of the addendum nhmfd Use nhmfd after your name as an addendum for industry recognition. nhmfd is used in lower case. nhmfd is listed in alphabetical order with other addendums i.e.; AIFD, nhmfd nhmfd pin is worn at industry events, if lost new pins are $10.00 nhmfd pins are worn by members only nhmfd pins are sold for use by members only nhmfd pins are presented at graduation |