How to Become a Florist - Jenny Thomasson Flower Journey

Deirdre is delighted to chat with Jenny about her flowery journey, from starting out parttime in a flower shop during her college days to running her own successful florist and then stepping into education and of course representing the United States in the Interflora World Cup,   You can find and follow Jenny at the links below # www.Jennytfloristry.com [email protected] IG: Jennyt.floristry - https://www.instagram.com/jennyt.floristry/ FB: Jenny Thomasson - https://www.facebook.com/jenny.thomassonaifdcfd   Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC AAF, is an accredited member of AIFD, American Institute of Floral Designers, PFCI, Professional Floral Communicators International, EMC, European Masters Certification and AAF, American Academy of Floriculture. She is a touring commentator for the Education Specialist Team for Teleflora, featured designer in industry publications, networks and podcasts, a lead instructor at the Dr. Delphinium Design Institute in Dallas Texas, sole proprietor for Jenny T Floristry and a published author of, Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion through Contemporary Floral Design and Endless Florescence: Transformative Contemporary Dried Floral Design. She is also the CEO and product developer for Meraki Floral Tools and an independent instructor worldwide. Her unique style is described as Contemporary Naturalism, allowing the space and light to interplay with the botanical materials in an effortless holistic way. Honored to have presented 4 times on the main stage at the AIFD National Symposium and representing North America twice at Fleuramour in Belgium, a member of the decorating team for the White House For Christmas, an AIFD Team Designer at the Philadelphia Flower Show, as well as a dynamic speaker and educator for various groups and programs. A design competitor in the US, China, South Korea and Europe, crossing borders to teach in Mexico and Canada and utilizing virtual platforms for programs and lectures . In 2023 representing the USA in the Interflora World Cup Competition, earning 8th place for the highest marks ever by a USA Competitor. She has done this all with a passion for pushing the boundaries of American floristry in a fresh and modern way.     🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Want to take your flower skills to the next level but not sure how to do it ?? Check out our FREE Online Flower Taster Course Here - ideal for the total beginner or those who dabble to want to go a bit further - Sign up Here https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/freeflowerarrangingcourse   We also have a Free Flower Conditioning Program that teaches you how to maintain and keep your cut flowers looking their best for longer - Check it out there - Free Online Flower Conditioning Program —  https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/freeflowerconditioningcourse Beginners Floristry Program to start you on your flowery journey to a career as a floral designer - Online Professional Floristry Courses for beginners https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme   Depending on the country you live in you may be eligible for funding towards training here at Kays Flower School - Funding Available for Training as a Florist https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-and-opportunities   If you live outside Ireland you can still train with Kay's Flower School, see how it works here - Overseas Floristry Student Information https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students   See what our past students have to say about training as a florist at Kay's Flower School https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonial Get in touch with us today Get in Touch https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us