September 7, 2012 Bobby Bernstrom, Adrianne Opp and I from Koehler & Dramm took the beautiful drive from Minneapolis to Jamestown, North Dakota for their annual convention.
K&D sponsors the North Dakota Florist Showcase were three accomplished designers from the state are invited by the Board of Directors to do a design program on the main stage. Ardith Beveridge AAF,AIFD,PFCI,CAFA,MSF,WFC the instructor/Director of Kehler & Dramm Institute of Floristryeapolis, MN wascommentator for the program.This year the specia designers were Gabe Krantz from Krantzs Florist in Devils Lake North Dakota , Kyle Maier from Country Floral in Williston, North Dakota and Meiers Foral in Minot, North Dakota, and Cara Prescott from Don's House of Flowers in Jamestown North Dakota. Gabe is a third generation florist, Kyle just graduated from Botteneau College in June 2012 and Cara has been in the industry for a few years, went into another business , returned three years ago to purchase Don's.
All three designers had the same fresh product and supplies. They were asked to make four designs,1. Speciality dozen roses for a trendy customer,2. A design for an upscale lawyers office, very masculine,3. A bridal bouquet for a modern bride ans 4. A sympathy design for a woman who " died to soon who loved flowers." Each designer then presented their product with Ardith talking with them about their designs, the product, design techniques and procedures. Adriane and Bobby helped take the designs on and off of the stage.
Congratulations to Gabe, Kyle and Cara, you were all spectacular!!!! Thank you for using Koehler & Dramm's products so brilliantly. Thank you to North Dakota State for allowing us stage time to show our products.
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