Floristry 2 Evening class begins Monday August 12. It is four nights a week for three wonderful exciting and creative evenings from 6:00 to 9:00.
Monday August 12
Tuesday August 13
Wednesday August 14
Thursday August 15
Monday August 19
Tuesday August 20
Wednesday August 21
Thursday August 22
Monday August 26
Tuesday August 27
Wednesday August 28
Thursday August 29
This is an advanced class where you will create design styles as Phoenix,Waterfall, tropical designs, centerpieces. The design style is discussed, the mexcanics and product are presented, then each student with the guidance of the instructor create finding each their own design style. The designs are taken home to keep, share or use as marketing tools for your business.
Call Cheryl at 612-362-3133 to sign up today to join .
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
State Fair Design Competition #2
State Fair Design Competition heading just before this post is information for you to create some designs for the State Fair.
Generally you as a designer have a few people to look at your designs and evaluate them so you can grow as a designer. Entering this competition will give tyou the venue to create and be evaluated , and possibly win ribbons. Many students of The Institute of Floristry have gone on to win many blue and other colorful ribbons.
Read the information on the web site, choose from many levels of design. Start at the beginning, design your way up.There are many categories at each level. Enter with a child or grandchild, there are several categories for young designers as well.
Then send me your picture with your design, wheather you win a ribbon or not, let's celebrate your creative spirit.
Generally you as a designer have a few people to look at your designs and evaluate them so you can grow as a designer. Entering this competition will give tyou the venue to create and be evaluated , and possibly win ribbons. Many students of The Institute of Floristry have gone on to win many blue and other colorful ribbons.
Read the information on the web site, choose from many levels of design. Start at the beginning, design your way up.There are many categories at each level. Enter with a child or grandchild, there are several categories for young designers as well.
Then send me your picture with your design, wheather you win a ribbon or not, let's celebrate your creative spirit.
State Fair Design Competition
Additional premium lists and entry forms may be obtained by:
downloading from the Minnesota State Fair website, www.mnstatefair.org (Competitions, Ag-Hort-Bee)
emailing the Competition Department at competition@mnstatefair.org
writing the Competition Department, Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
calling the Competition Department at (651) 288-4417
Online registration! Registration for entries is available online at the Minnesota State Fair website,
www.mnstatefair.org for all divisions except Farm Crops, classes 103-111. See instructions at the beginning
of each division
downloading from the Minnesota State Fair website, www.mnstatefair.org (Competitions, Ag-Hort-Bee)
emailing the Competition Department at competition@mnstatefair.org
writing the Competition Department, Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
calling the Competition Department at (651) 288-4417
Online registration! Registration for entries is available online at the Minnesota State Fair website,
www.mnstatefair.org for all divisions except Farm Crops, classes 103-111. See instructions at the beginning
of each division
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Powdered Alum and Hydreangea Experiments
The question of dipping the end of hydrangea into Powdered Alum comes up at our programs here at Koehler & Dramm,florists ask about it all of the time. Does it really work? Will it help my hydrangea last longer?
It was time to experiment for my own, after all we have the most beautiful and fresh flowers, I bought the Powdered Alum everything was ready.
There were two vases of hydrator, two vases without hydrator, two vases with flower food, two vases without flower food, two vases with foam with flower food, two vases with foam without flower food. All vases were clearly marked; product was measured to the instructions. The experiment was done the same way two times. One stem of hydrangeas was cut, and then dipped in Powdered Alum; one was cut, and then put in the vase, with and without foam.
The conclusive evidence is that it is imperative to use a hydrator and flower food when processing hydrangeas. There was no strong evidence that the Powdered Alum was a defining factor in the lasting quality of the blossoms. The information that was reinforced to me is that one must use a hydrator and flower food, following the instructions on the label. Use fresh clean water, sharp clean tools, clean design and processing areas. Over and over this evidence came out strong and clear.
Water is different everywhere, even in your home, because of pipes and how far it travels, if it is well or city, with or without fluoride. The best advice that I can give you is to have your water tested. Contact one of the major flower food companies; find the contact information on the container. Ask them how to test your water so you are using the correct flower food, and then follow their instructions.
With the idea of water being different, some water may react more positively to Powdered Alum helping the flowers cognitively, and then for goodness sake use it.
Please contact me with questions. I will do my best to find answers. I don’t have all of them, but I know really smart people that will help both of us.
It was time to experiment for my own, after all we have the most beautiful and fresh flowers, I bought the Powdered Alum everything was ready.
There were two vases of hydrator, two vases without hydrator, two vases with flower food, two vases without flower food, two vases with foam with flower food, two vases with foam without flower food. All vases were clearly marked; product was measured to the instructions. The experiment was done the same way two times. One stem of hydrangeas was cut, and then dipped in Powdered Alum; one was cut, and then put in the vase, with and without foam.
The conclusive evidence is that it is imperative to use a hydrator and flower food when processing hydrangeas. There was no strong evidence that the Powdered Alum was a defining factor in the lasting quality of the blossoms. The information that was reinforced to me is that one must use a hydrator and flower food, following the instructions on the label. Use fresh clean water, sharp clean tools, clean design and processing areas. Over and over this evidence came out strong and clear.
Water is different everywhere, even in your home, because of pipes and how far it travels, if it is well or city, with or without fluoride. The best advice that I can give you is to have your water tested. Contact one of the major flower food companies; find the contact information on the container. Ask them how to test your water so you are using the correct flower food, and then follow their instructions.
With the idea of water being different, some water may react more positively to Powdered Alum helping the flowers cognitively, and then for goodness sake use it.
Please contact me with questions. I will do my best to find answers. I don’t have all of them, but I know really smart people that will help both of us.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Society of American Florists
When you are a member of Society of American Florists you will receive a message each week, Sales Wake Up. It is always full of interesting important information for the floral industry more important for your business.
This morning I reposted the article on how to make sure your hydreangeas are fully hydrated, it is priceless information,very timely with the summer weddings and events.
Go to www.safnow website, or call Society of American Florists at 1-800-336-4743. Ask about becoming a member, the benefits,publications, meetings and networking. This is about the business of being a grower,wholesaler and retailer,all together, helping each other. Call me at 1-612-362-3102 if you like ,I will talk with you about SAF and what it is to me personally.
This morning I reposted the article on how to make sure your hydreangeas are fully hydrated, it is priceless information,very timely with the summer weddings and events.
Go to www.safnow website, or call Society of American Florists at 1-800-336-4743. Ask about becoming a member, the benefits,publications, meetings and networking. This is about the business of being a grower,wholesaler and retailer,all together, helping each other. Call me at 1-612-362-3102 if you like ,I will talk with you about SAF and what it is to me personally.
SAF Information on Hydreangea care
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Submitted by Sheila Santiago on June 20, 2013
in Industry News
Dahlias, hydrangeas and other of the floral industry’s more “fleeting” blooms go under the microscope at SAF Phoenix 2013, when two leading care and handling experts show attendees how to “Overcome Your Fear of Difficult Blooms.”
Industry members can learn care and handling techniques for challenging blooms during the live-demo workshop "Overcome Your Fear of Difficult Flowers" at SAF's 129th annual convention Sept 19-21 in Phoenix.
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Gay Smith, technical consulting manager of Chrysal USA, and Jim Daly, president of Floralife, Inc., will lead the 90-minute live-demo workshop focused on care and handling techniques for some of the industry’s most finicky exotic and specialty cut flowers. A sneak preview of the type of info they’ll share:
“Hydrangea blooms may look like a mastodon sat on them when you open the box, but handled correctly they’ll plump up fast,” said Gay Smith of Chrysal USA. When you give the stems a fresh cut, “take off at least an inch and don’t leave any old stem tissue,” she said. Put the stems in a clean bucket of fresh hydration solution, let them sit outside the cooler for 30 minutes to allow condensation on the florets to evaporate, then place them in the cooler and let them have a good long drink (at least overnight and up to three days). Be sure to top off the bucket with fresh solution often. “It’s common for hydrangeas to drink a bucket dry overnight or during a weekend,” Smith said. “Make sure you let flowers fully hydrate in fresh solution overnight so the blooms fully harden-off before using them in a design.”
SAF Phoenix 2013 takes place Sept. 18-21 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. See the complete program and register online or download the brochure
Submitted by Sheila Santiago on June 20, 2013
in Industry News
Dahlias, hydrangeas and other of the floral industry’s more “fleeting” blooms go under the microscope at SAF Phoenix 2013, when two leading care and handling experts show attendees how to “Overcome Your Fear of Difficult Blooms.”
Industry members can learn care and handling techniques for challenging blooms during the live-demo workshop "Overcome Your Fear of Difficult Flowers" at SAF's 129th annual convention Sept 19-21 in Phoenix.
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Gay Smith, technical consulting manager of Chrysal USA, and Jim Daly, president of Floralife, Inc., will lead the 90-minute live-demo workshop focused on care and handling techniques for some of the industry’s most finicky exotic and specialty cut flowers. A sneak preview of the type of info they’ll share:
“Hydrangea blooms may look like a mastodon sat on them when you open the box, but handled correctly they’ll plump up fast,” said Gay Smith of Chrysal USA. When you give the stems a fresh cut, “take off at least an inch and don’t leave any old stem tissue,” she said. Put the stems in a clean bucket of fresh hydration solution, let them sit outside the cooler for 30 minutes to allow condensation on the florets to evaporate, then place them in the cooler and let them have a good long drink (at least overnight and up to three days). Be sure to top off the bucket with fresh solution often. “It’s common for hydrangeas to drink a bucket dry overnight or during a weekend,” Smith said. “Make sure you let flowers fully hydrate in fresh solution overnight so the blooms fully harden-off before using them in a design.”
SAF Phoenix 2013 takes place Sept. 18-21 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. See the complete program and register online or download the brochure
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Special Event Class
The Special Event Class will be Jully 22-26 , 2013.Want to build yoyur event business? Here is how.
This class is created and designed for that person that advertises and creates events for their customers. Events of 4 people at a special dinner party, a birthday party,graduation ,wedding of 4 to a thousand guests.
As part of the class we will take a couple of field trips,one to an event site and another to an event provider. They will tour us around their facility plus have a question and answer session to learn more what they expect from the florist and what you can count on them for.
We will have a lesson in draping a room from Grand Designs, Michael Weinmeyer will speak with us about ordering fresh products,Jacquie Knutson will talk with us on special ordering from supply department and how to help us serve you .A major event company will be here sharing with you advertising,marketing,selling,permotions.
Come with questions,ideas,concerns and a sharp knife.
The class has design time to create table event settings, with flowers,candles,glass and decorative accents.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Creating and Designing with Decorative Wires
This has been an exceptional week in the Learning Resource Center at the Institute of Floristry,I mean amazing.
Deb Schwarze, soon to be AIFD is teaching the class on The Wonderful World of Wire,all sizes,shapes,ideas,so much. This is the first class, a new offering from The Institute of Floristry.
Many of our customers and staff talk about wire,using it, how to identify it, what to callthe sizes whe ordering, and what do you do with it. Many designers see it at the shows and programs that Koehler & Dramm offers,they purchase it, then want and need ways to use it and make money in the process. That is what this class,and all of them are for,learning,sharing and using for a higher profit.
We,Debi, the class and I are in the process of writing a hand book about wires,the ones we have available,a glossary of terms and techmiques and tools,yes wonderful tools that make the process enjoyable and easy.
Look at some of these examples that the class created with Debi's exquise talent
and patience. Of coarse we sell all of the products,except the Swaroski chrystals, those are a generous gift to the students by Debi. We will offer this class again next year.
We are now in the process of creating the 2014 schedule,any requests for classes or Hands on Wednesday subjects...lets keep this to floral design!!!!
Many of our customers and staff talk about wire,using it, how to identify it, what to callthe sizes whe ordering, and what do you do with it. Many designers see it at the shows and programs that Koehler & Dramm offers,they purchase it, then want and need ways to use it and make money in the process. That is what this class,and all of them are for,learning,sharing and using for a higher profit.
We,Debi, the class and I are in the process of writing a hand book about wires,the ones we have available,a glossary of terms and techmiques and tools,yes wonderful tools that make the process enjoyable and easy.
Look at some of these examples that the class created with Debi's exquise talent
We are now in the process of creating the 2014 schedule,any requests for classes or Hands on Wednesday subjects...lets keep this to floral design!!!!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
"The Bouquet " Art In Bloom 2013 Special Event Design Team
From Left to right:
Dixie Nelson,Susie Andler,Keiko Sandri CPFD, Ardith Beveridge AIFD, Co-Chair Marge Jacobson CPFD, Jessie Thompson, Maureen DeBruyn, Mary Andler, Jeanine Greenfield, Cheryl Stanius-Deiman, Irene Alton, Peggy Britton
Friday April 19,2013
Off to class after another good breakfast.
Petra is the instructor today for bridal bouquet designs. Great ideas and techniques,she is very good.
Lunch,breaks,wine for graduation was wonderful.
Petra is the instructor today for bridal bouquet designs. Great ideas and techniques,she is very good.
Lunch,breaks,wine for graduation was wonderful.
Happy May Day
Happy May Day to all of you.
Remember those fun May Days when we were in school,the sweet May Baskets that we delivered to family and friends? Bring that celebration of Spring back into your life.
Give flowers ,celebrate with flowers! Put some fresh blossoms in a vase,a hand tie and show up with them at home,at work,at the sitters or the groomers.
We have a the opportunity to brighten up your day and everyone you know.
Just living is not enough...One must have love,sunshine and a little flower.Hans Christian Anderson
Remember those fun May Days when we were in school,the sweet May Baskets that we delivered to family and friends? Bring that celebration of Spring back into your life.
Give flowers ,celebrate with flowers! Put some fresh blossoms in a vase,a hand tie and show up with them at home,at work,at the sitters or the groomers.
We have a the opportunity to brighten up your day and everyone you know.
Just living is not enough...One must have love,sunshine and a little flower.Hans Christian Anderson
Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday April 22, 2013 Dutch Masters
To all of the Best Dutch Masters in The United States;
Thank you all for sharing this phenominal experience and trip.
Thank you for the Pandora Charms. I will put a picture on the blog when I learn how, really soon. I will kep the card and your words for me forever.
My heart is full of joy, gratitude,thanks for the great time. I know I hiccuped a couple of times,thank you for understanding and jumping in to help, all of you. You are amazing people,designers,friends. I will always remember you and this trip. The yellow tulip will be in the classroom in a special place to thank you when you come to class and visit me. I will see it every day and relive the advanture with deep gratitude for each of you
Love AA
Thank you all for sharing this phenominal experience and trip.
Thank you for the Pandora Charms. I will put a picture on the blog when I learn how, really soon. I will kep the card and your words for me forever.
My heart is full of joy, gratitude,thanks for the great time. I know I hiccuped a couple of times,thank you for understanding and jumping in to help, all of you. You are amazing people,designers,friends. I will always remember you and this trip. The yellow tulip will be in the classroom in a special place to thank you when you come to class and visit me. I will see it every day and relive the advanture with deep gratitude for each of you
Love AA
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday ,April 18,2013
We were up and on the bus early to travel to the float barn to design on the floats for the 66th annual flower parade car floats. The bus took us on a delightful drive through the country side,telling is about his country for 45 minutes to Sassenheim.
The float barn was full of the sweet fragrance of all spring bulb flowers. The flowers are cut from the bulbs,and not uses. The bulbs are then sold on the market.The flowers are grown for the bulbs.
It was wonderful,just wonderful.
There were lots of designers workers,visitors and very important people,as thy will love to tell you.
This is a mini Rose Bowl parade ,sort of. The pictures on Facebook page Koehler trip will give you a nice look at our assignments and creative work.
Jacqueline brought us all lunch,thank you for that Jacqueline and Claus.
We left the barn for Amsterdam. Amsterdam is open Thursday evenings until 9:00. We split in many groups. Dawn,James and I went off to look at flea rackets ,local selling places,all fun spots. We walked and walked and walked and walked,ate some and walked more. It was so windy,but NO SNO W.
The bus ride to the hotel was quiet and relaxing.
The float barn was full of the sweet fragrance of all spring bulb flowers. The flowers are cut from the bulbs,and not uses. The bulbs are then sold on the market.The flowers are grown for the bulbs.
It was wonderful,just wonderful.
There were lots of designers workers,visitors and very important people,as thy will love to tell you.
This is a mini Rose Bowl parade ,sort of. The pictures on Facebook page Koehler trip will give you a nice look at our assignments and creative work.
Jacqueline brought us all lunch,thank you for that Jacqueline and Claus.
We left the barn for Amsterdam. Amsterdam is open Thursday evenings until 9:00. We split in many groups. Dawn,James and I went off to look at flea rackets ,local selling places,all fun spots. We walked and walked and walked and walked,ate some and walked more. It was so windy,but NO SNO W.
The bus ride to the hotel was quiet and relaxing.
Wednesday April 17,2013
Today ,April 17 is my sweet daughters birthday. Happy Birthday Crisi with all of my love.
On the bus,all on time at 9:30am for coffee at school.
The instructor today was Erma Mus. Erma demonstrated the morning with European style centerpiece,some chair design .
After another delightful lunch we entered the design area to make the design. The afternoon was filled with creative renditions of the demonstrated deigns. Every one was very creative,learning and sharing.
There was an afternoon break each day. I am anxious that my students know that some places give breaks....they do not know that in my classes...oops. Now thy want a kitchen and lunch area at K&D. We ,at work ,have wanted that for years.
We went back to the hotel for free afternoon.
Many of the students bring their deigns to the hotel with them. Many took the hand ties to the Senior high rise apartments close to the hotel to share. Some gave theirs to passerby,the bus driver,the hotel,staff at the school,the town is full of flowers.
Els stopped by for a few minutes,Dawn gave Els her deign. They were both delighted ,giving and receiving flowers.
Els and I went for tea,to share precious time together. We could of talked forever. I all of a sudden after setting down became very relaxed. I went to my room,to organize ,and reorganize my luggage. I sat on the bed, laid down and slept or a coupe of hours. Felt great.
On the bus,all on time at 9:30am for coffee at school.
The instructor today was Erma Mus. Erma demonstrated the morning with European style centerpiece,some chair design .
After another delightful lunch we entered the design area to make the design. The afternoon was filled with creative renditions of the demonstrated deigns. Every one was very creative,learning and sharing.
There was an afternoon break each day. I am anxious that my students know that some places give breaks....they do not know that in my classes...oops. Now thy want a kitchen and lunch area at K&D. We ,at work ,have wanted that for years.
We went back to the hotel for free afternoon.
Many of the students bring their deigns to the hotel with them. Many took the hand ties to the Senior high rise apartments close to the hotel to share. Some gave theirs to passerby,the bus driver,the hotel,staff at the school,the town is full of flowers.
Els stopped by for a few minutes,Dawn gave Els her deign. They were both delighted ,giving and receiving flowers.
Els and I went for tea,to share precious time together. We could of talked forever. I all of a sudden after setting down became very relaxed. I went to my room,to organize ,and reorganize my luggage. I sat on the bed, laid down and slept or a coupe of hours. Felt great.
Monday, April 15
The Continental Breakfast at the hotel was very good...so European...
The bus arrived at 9:am,we arrived at the school at 9:45 , had coffee.
The class began with Jacqueline welcoming everyone,telling about the schedule . She introduced us to our instructor Petra van der Veen is charming. She demonstrated the remaining morning European Hand Tied designs, many styles and techniques,in and out of armatures .
There is a lovely bar and eating area on site,with an outdoor patio for fresh air and sun. Again it was a bit overcast ,and around 65 degrees. Lunch each day is included in the cost which is always homemade so sandwiches,great bread and drink of coffee,tea,milk juices.there are Dutch cookies and cheeses.
After lunch the students helped divide the products for the practical part of the lass.They all began with the same products and ended with beautiful custom designs. they each experimented with the styles and flowers provided which were so fresh and beautiful. At 4:00 we rushed to clean up, jump on the bus for the hotel. The structured part of the trip was over for one day,they were on their own. The students split in many groups,different Mose every day. They all made instant friends with each other.
The bus arrived at 9:am,we arrived at the school at 9:45 , had coffee.
The class began with Jacqueline welcoming everyone,telling about the schedule . She introduced us to our instructor Petra van der Veen is charming. She demonstrated the remaining morning European Hand Tied designs, many styles and techniques,in and out of armatures .
There is a lovely bar and eating area on site,with an outdoor patio for fresh air and sun. Again it was a bit overcast ,and around 65 degrees. Lunch each day is included in the cost which is always homemade so sandwiches,great bread and drink of coffee,tea,milk juices.there are Dutch cookies and cheeses.
After lunch the students helped divide the products for the practical part of the lass.They all began with the same products and ended with beautiful custom designs. they each experimented with the styles and flowers provided which were so fresh and beautiful. At 4:00 we rushed to clean up, jump on the bus for the hotel. The structured part of the trip was over for one day,they were on their own. The students split in many groups,different Mose every day. They all made instant friends with each other.
Friday,April 19,2013. Dutch Masters Tour/ Class
WOW is the one word to tell you about our trip.
I will begin at the airport in Minneapolis .We began gathering before 10:00am for the 1:00 flight to Chicago,O'Hare
. It was a marvelous reunion and meeting of friends new and old.Stories,laughing and of coarse eating...we are florists first!
The flight took off on time ,easy flight to Chicago. We left our plane,had to leave the secured area into the train to the International terminal. Jenni bought her Mountain Dew in Minneapolis as they do not sell it in Holland.She had to give it away to go through security again...She did it with good humor.
We meet Kae,Jan,Audrey in Chicago ,left on time for Amsterdam. The seats were cozy. It is easy for me to sleep, which I did most of the way. Also thank goodness for Yoga. I think I used a couple of positions that are not in the practices.
Arrival at Schiphol Amsterdam airport was sweet and so easy. We departed the plane,picked up our luggage. Some exchanged money,others picked up their per ordered travel tickets. I called the bus company,which picked us up about 15 minutes after we called . We went directly to the charming hotel in Aalsmeer,unloaded. All of our rooms were ready for us. We arrived at the airport at 6:45.ten minutes early. We checked into the hotel around 8:45 am . The hotel is lovely,with a restaurant right on site. It is as close to a bed and breakfast as can be without calling it that. It is small enough to be personal and homey,large enough to give privacy.
10:30 am we all meet in the lobby to walk about 400 meters to the dock to meet Hank. EZ Flower grower , Matin is the president which we at Koehler &Dramm buy flowers from gifted and sponsored the canal boat trip for our group. There were two boats,seating 16 people each. Jacqueline and Els Hazenberg meet us at the hotel to walk with us and talk the tour. It was a bit overcast,sort of chilly and wonderful. Hank and Maryann were our drivers, both native in the area gave a play by play for us,pointing out the cultural,horticultural,floricultural highlights. Again charming.
We traveled through the canals,where the lilac are growing.We stopped at a grower where they treated us to great coffee and treats.We received a tour from the seed to the shipped product. The fragrance was astounding,color from the fresh new green of the plant o the open white,purple and lavender colors and varieties.Many varieties of precious Lilac and Holly were growing in the fields.
When we returned everyone went their way. Some into Amsterdam,other walked around Aalsmeer,some went to eat and others to bed.
I will begin at the airport in Minneapolis .We began gathering before 10:00am for the 1:00 flight to Chicago,O'Hare
. It was a marvelous reunion and meeting of friends new and old.Stories,laughing and of coarse eating...we are florists first!
The flight took off on time ,easy flight to Chicago. We left our plane,had to leave the secured area into the train to the International terminal. Jenni bought her Mountain Dew in Minneapolis as they do not sell it in Holland.She had to give it away to go through security again...She did it with good humor.
We meet Kae,Jan,Audrey in Chicago ,left on time for Amsterdam. The seats were cozy. It is easy for me to sleep, which I did most of the way. Also thank goodness for Yoga. I think I used a couple of positions that are not in the practices.
Arrival at Schiphol Amsterdam airport was sweet and so easy. We departed the plane,picked up our luggage. Some exchanged money,others picked up their per ordered travel tickets. I called the bus company,which picked us up about 15 minutes after we called . We went directly to the charming hotel in Aalsmeer,unloaded. All of our rooms were ready for us. We arrived at the airport at 6:45.ten minutes early. We checked into the hotel around 8:45 am . The hotel is lovely,with a restaurant right on site. It is as close to a bed and breakfast as can be without calling it that. It is small enough to be personal and homey,large enough to give privacy.
10:30 am we all meet in the lobby to walk about 400 meters to the dock to meet Hank. EZ Flower grower , Matin is the president which we at Koehler &Dramm buy flowers from gifted and sponsored the canal boat trip for our group. There were two boats,seating 16 people each. Jacqueline and Els Hazenberg meet us at the hotel to walk with us and talk the tour. It was a bit overcast,sort of chilly and wonderful. Hank and Maryann were our drivers, both native in the area gave a play by play for us,pointing out the cultural,horticultural,floricultural highlights. Again charming.
We traveled through the canals,where the lilac are growing.We stopped at a grower where they treated us to great coffee and treats.We received a tour from the seed to the shipped product. The fragrance was astounding,color from the fresh new green of the plant o the open white,purple and lavender colors and varieties.Many varieties of precious Lilac and Holly were growing in the fields.
When we returned everyone went their way. Some into Amsterdam,other walked around Aalsmeer,some went to eat and others to bed.
Friday, April 12, 2013
April 12 Dutch Masters
Good Morning before,
Be sure to check in to your flight today at 1:05 PM, 24 hours before the flight departs from Minneapolis for Chicago. The site will give you instructions how to do this. You may print your ticket or wait until you are at the airport.
For you first international travelers and a reminder for anyone: Go into the airport at any of the Delta doors. Go to a kiosk,enter your passport in the machine. There are always friendly Delta people to help you. Then take your ticket and luggage to a counter person to check your well marked luggage. Do not lock your luggage as they sometimes open them to check and break the lock.
Pack any liquids in a tight zip lock bag, squeeze the air out of the bag so it will not pop in the altitude.Do not pack good jewelry, leave it all at home. Do not pack computer or any expensive equipment. Carry it with you.
Carry on one set of undies, your meds,snacks, anything you may want or need if your luggage is misplaced.
The weather in Amsterdam is to be 66 on Sunday. Hooray.
Go to the security line, it moves fast. Have your ticket and passport out.Meet you at the gate.
In Chicago we change planes,there is plenty of time. We will meet out of the plane away from the line of other people departing. Then we will go to our gate.I suggest you find your roommate and do the buddy system as it will be a challenge for me to find everyone. Remember the flights will not wait for anyone,use your time wisely. I cant make them keep the doors open.
Once in Holland,we will depart the plane,go to luggage carousel,collect our luggage ,meet at one place. We will all go to the Coach area together, call the company which will pick us up for the hotel.
They serve meals on the flight from Chicago to Amsterdam,and snacks to pay for,coffee,water,juice. There will be a pillow and a light blanket.Drink lots of water,walk around to keep flex able and your blood working good. Stretch out often.Be patient with everyone,all of the "other" travelers. Sometimes people are anxious ( none of us) and display it in various ways.
This is my first experience of not traveling with a group. I am used to being alone.Ask me what you like. I may not have the answer ,I will find it.
This is also a time for us to meet and enjoy a variety of people with the same passions.You are my friends,it is nice to share you with each other.I am a plane sleeper, there are movies,many things and people. Make this your adventure,go out of your boundaries,have fun, experience the journey with joy. If you don't feel well,or have a headache, ask for help, never suffer alone. Someone may have the tools to help us.
See you tomorrow. I will be the one with a big yellow tulip bigger than my head.
AA
Sat, 13 Apr 2013
13Apr2013
13Apr2013
1 day from departure MSP ► ORD : DL 3419
FLIGHT STATUS: ON TIME Depart: 1:05 PM Arrive: 2:31 PM Economy (T)
09C
View Seats Operated by: Pinnacle DBA Delta Connection STEP UP TO ECONOMY COMFORTEnjoy more legroom and Priority Boarding for as low as $9.
Get it now. Find Sky Club Locations:Minneapolis-St Paul Intl O Hare International Airport AIRPORT MAP MSP ► ORD BAGGAGE & SERVICE FEES FLIGHT TIME: 1h 26m Status: Confirmed Meal Service : No Meal Service *In-Flight services and amenities may vary and are subject to change.About your Aircraft:Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 MILES FLOWN: 333 ON TIME % : 74
Details Details Layover in Chicago-Ohare, IL 1h 39m
Sat, 13 Apr 2013
13Apr2013
13Apr2013
1 day from departure ORD ► AMS : KL 612
FLIGHT STATUS: STATUS NOT AVAILABLE Depart: 4:10 PM Arrive: 6:55 AM This flight arrives - Sun, 14 Apr 2013. Coach (R)
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Be sure to check in to your flight today at 1:05 PM, 24 hours before the flight departs from Minneapolis for Chicago. The site will give you instructions how to do this. You may print your ticket or wait until you are at the airport.
For you first international travelers and a reminder for anyone: Go into the airport at any of the Delta doors. Go to a kiosk,enter your passport in the machine. There are always friendly Delta people to help you. Then take your ticket and luggage to a counter person to check your well marked luggage. Do not lock your luggage as they sometimes open them to check and break the lock.
Pack any liquids in a tight zip lock bag, squeeze the air out of the bag so it will not pop in the altitude.Do not pack good jewelry, leave it all at home. Do not pack computer or any expensive equipment. Carry it with you.
Carry on one set of undies, your meds,snacks, anything you may want or need if your luggage is misplaced.
The weather in Amsterdam is to be 66 on Sunday. Hooray.
Go to the security line, it moves fast. Have your ticket and passport out.Meet you at the gate.
In Chicago we change planes,there is plenty of time. We will meet out of the plane away from the line of other people departing. Then we will go to our gate.I suggest you find your roommate and do the buddy system as it will be a challenge for me to find everyone. Remember the flights will not wait for anyone,use your time wisely. I cant make them keep the doors open.
Once in Holland,we will depart the plane,go to luggage carousel,collect our luggage ,meet at one place. We will all go to the Coach area together, call the company which will pick us up for the hotel.
They serve meals on the flight from Chicago to Amsterdam,and snacks to pay for,coffee,water,juice. There will be a pillow and a light blanket.Drink lots of water,walk around to keep flex able and your blood working good. Stretch out often.Be patient with everyone,all of the "other" travelers. Sometimes people are anxious ( none of us) and display it in various ways.
This is my first experience of not traveling with a group. I am used to being alone.Ask me what you like. I may not have the answer ,I will find it.
This is also a time for us to meet and enjoy a variety of people with the same passions.You are my friends,it is nice to share you with each other.I am a plane sleeper, there are movies,many things and people. Make this your adventure,go out of your boundaries,have fun, experience the journey with joy. If you don't feel well,or have a headache, ask for help, never suffer alone. Someone may have the tools to help us.
See you tomorrow. I will be the one with a big yellow tulip bigger than my head.
AA
Sat, 13 Apr 2013
13Apr2013
13Apr2013
1 day from departure MSP ► ORD : DL 3419
FLIGHT STATUS: ON TIME Depart: 1:05 PM Arrive: 2:31 PM Economy (T)
09C
View Seats Operated by: Pinnacle DBA Delta Connection STEP UP TO ECONOMY COMFORTEnjoy more legroom and Priority Boarding for as low as $9.
Get it now. Find Sky Club Locations:Minneapolis-St Paul Intl O Hare International Airport AIRPORT MAP MSP ► ORD BAGGAGE & SERVICE FEES FLIGHT TIME: 1h 26m Status: Confirmed Meal Service : No Meal Service *In-Flight services and amenities may vary and are subject to change.About your Aircraft:Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 MILES FLOWN: 333 ON TIME % : 74
Details Details Layover in Chicago-Ohare, IL 1h 39m
Sat, 13 Apr 2013
13Apr2013
13Apr2013
1 day from departure ORD ► AMS : KL 612
FLIGHT STATUS: STATUS NOT AVAILABLE Depart: 4:10 PM Arrive: 6:55 AM This flight arrives - Sun, 14 Apr 2013. Coach (R)
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
April 11 #2 Dutch Masters
Hi,
Message from Jacqueline this morning. AA
Hi A,
The rooms have private bathrooms with shower and toilet.
ATM machines are in town near the hotel. The hotel does not have one. ATM machines are mentioned in the brochure is sent you.
There are some hot spots in the restaurants in Aalsmeer but not everywhere.
Boerma Instituut(r) has free WiFi and hotel Aalsmeer also has it since February.
We also have a Facebook page www.facebook.com/boerma.instituut and for our bar www.facebook.com/CafeDeMijnen also has one.
With friendly regards,
Jacqueline
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
April 11 Dutch Masters Tour
Oh My, it is almost here, we are almost there.
I called Verizon, my phone server . the number to call Verizon to talk to someone about service out of the country is 1-800-922-0204. You will ask them to activate your SIM card . They can do it over the phone,activate for a month at a time. Mine starts on midnight of April 11.
I also purchased the Global Data Package for $25.00 for the same time period.This way I can call in Holland and to US.It allows me to e mail. To text when out of the country is additional 50 cents to send and five cents to receive. Calls are $2.49 a minute.Remember this is my server, you will need to check yours.
To purchase a Mobil HotSpot is $20.00 for hook up and $50.00 for service. I asked the young man what he will suggest for his mother to purchase, he said definitely the $25.00 the Global Data Package.
I sent a note to our contact in Holland and asked questions about wifi in the hotel and school. If there is and if there is a cost and what that cost is. I also asked about free wifi at cafes.
There are ATM's all over Holland. I also asked if there is one at the hotel or near.
Keep reading and asking questions.
AA
I called Verizon, my phone server . the number to call Verizon to talk to someone about service out of the country is 1-800-922-0204. You will ask them to activate your SIM card . They can do it over the phone,activate for a month at a time. Mine starts on midnight of April 11.
I also purchased the Global Data Package for $25.00 for the same time period.This way I can call in Holland and to US.It allows me to e mail. To text when out of the country is additional 50 cents to send and five cents to receive. Calls are $2.49 a minute.Remember this is my server, you will need to check yours.
To purchase a Mobil HotSpot is $20.00 for hook up and $50.00 for service. I asked the young man what he will suggest for his mother to purchase, he said definitely the $25.00 the Global Data Package.
I sent a note to our contact in Holland and asked questions about wifi in the hotel and school. If there is and if there is a cost and what that cost is. I also asked about free wifi at cafes.
There are ATM's all over Holland. I also asked if there is one at the hotel or near.
Keep reading and asking questions.
AA
Art in Bloom Project 2013
Hi everyone,
WE are well on the way to making this a great Institute of Floristry Art In Bloom project.
A few years ago I visited Latvia where I was involved in a street carpet festival in Ventspils, Latvia. There were 25 at least street carpets 10 meters x20 meters. Each followed the set theme for the cities annal celebration. It was amazing and fun working as a grout on this huge project. There were 15 countries in the competition.I was also one of the invited judges and no my country did not win that year.
I wanted to do something like that here at home. MIA was willing to give KDIOF a chance to create on the front step of the MIA. That's right right out in front for everyone to walk by and enjoy. In the past we have had amazing ,creative and fun displays.Thank you to all that have been involved throughout the years.
The Institute of Floristry is the sponsor,the students, florists anyone that wants to help is welcome. Tris is your chance to work on a very large design/project with others. To meet, enjoy,learn from and have fun.
Marge Jacobson and Mary Andler are the co-chairs last year and this year. Wonderful talented designers, Thank you both for heading the project.
We are making a HUGE hand tied bouquet. The mechanics are almost finished. This part will be delivered on Wednesday morning to the MIA front. We will water the foam,and begin placing the flowers. This is where you can be of great help.Mary and Marge will send out a sign up sheet with instructions. You respond to them, not me when you can come to help.We will post the times when we have that information.
Your name and shop name will be included on the card that is displayed on the bouquet.
This will be a follow the leader, anyone will be able to help from beginners to established designers and business owners.
Do something larger than life with us.
WE are well on the way to making this a great Institute of Floristry Art In Bloom project.
A few years ago I visited Latvia where I was involved in a street carpet festival in Ventspils, Latvia. There were 25 at least street carpets 10 meters x20 meters. Each followed the set theme for the cities annal celebration. It was amazing and fun working as a grout on this huge project. There were 15 countries in the competition.I was also one of the invited judges and no my country did not win that year.
I wanted to do something like that here at home. MIA was willing to give KDIOF a chance to create on the front step of the MIA. That's right right out in front for everyone to walk by and enjoy. In the past we have had amazing ,creative and fun displays.Thank you to all that have been involved throughout the years.
The Institute of Floristry is the sponsor,the students, florists anyone that wants to help is welcome. Tris is your chance to work on a very large design/project with others. To meet, enjoy,learn from and have fun.
Marge Jacobson and Mary Andler are the co-chairs last year and this year. Wonderful talented designers, Thank you both for heading the project.
We are making a HUGE hand tied bouquet. The mechanics are almost finished. This part will be delivered on Wednesday morning to the MIA front. We will water the foam,and begin placing the flowers. This is where you can be of great help.Mary and Marge will send out a sign up sheet with instructions. You respond to them, not me when you can come to help.We will post the times when we have that information.
Your name and shop name will be included on the card that is displayed on the bouquet.
This will be a follow the leader, anyone will be able to help from beginners to established designers and business owners.
Do something larger than life with us.
April 10----I am giddy inside
Hi,
I received a note from my friend Els that lives in Aalsmeer,she reported the weather is supposed to be warm and sunny on Sunday...we cannot bring the warm weather with us, we can surely flock to it !!! She may join us on our boat cruise on Sunday. Els is a celebrated designer worldwide, AIFD, she teaches each year at the Teleflora Education Center in Oklahoma,and is delightful and brilliant! You will really enjoy her.
Even if the weather is to warm for us,run to the store to buy some of those handy hand warmers. They are wonderful. A couple of weeks ago in DC I put one under my belt in the back, on top of my shirt. It kept me warm on my lower back throughout my body. Then it slipped in the activity of walking and bending into my rear,down my leg ,into my boot....not on purpose. I then started the process on the other side. New type seat warmer.
Give your friends and family the blog site address to follow our trip. Jeni has offered to blog the trip for us, with pictures. She has many talents, some others she may want to share with us.
Mark your luggage well. Lets have a little contest on how well, unique and creative we can mark our luggage...go for it...there will be a prize.
More tomorrow.
AA
I received a note from my friend Els that lives in Aalsmeer,she reported the weather is supposed to be warm and sunny on Sunday...we cannot bring the warm weather with us, we can surely flock to it !!! She may join us on our boat cruise on Sunday. Els is a celebrated designer worldwide, AIFD, she teaches each year at the Teleflora Education Center in Oklahoma,and is delightful and brilliant! You will really enjoy her.
Even if the weather is to warm for us,run to the store to buy some of those handy hand warmers. They are wonderful. A couple of weeks ago in DC I put one under my belt in the back, on top of my shirt. It kept me warm on my lower back throughout my body. Then it slipped in the activity of walking and bending into my rear,down my leg ,into my boot....not on purpose. I then started the process on the other side. New type seat warmer.
Give your friends and family the blog site address to follow our trip. Jeni has offered to blog the trip for us, with pictures. She has many talents, some others she may want to share with us.
Mark your luggage well. Lets have a little contest on how well, unique and creative we can mark our luggage...go for it...there will be a prize.
More tomorrow.
AA
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
April 9 #2 Dutch Masters
Remember your voltage converter.
Dress in layers
Enjoy the entire process as an adventure.There are opportunities, not problems.
AA
Dress in layers
Enjoy the entire process as an adventure.There are opportunities, not problems.
AA
Dutch Masters. April 6
Hi Everyone,
I have been reading about traveling to Holland in April. Here are a couple things that I want to share.
Bring instant coffee. Sometimes there is coffee in the rooms one cup.if you like a hot cup of coffee,hot chocolate or tea and sweetener ,you will have it when you want.
Add rain geer/jacket and warm waterproof shoes/boots, and umbrella.For sure bring warm socks.
I have a big carry on bag,one article suggests a smaller back pack for touring,walking and class.
You may want ear plugs for the plane or when you want to sleep on the bus or anywhere.
AA
I have been reading about traveling to Holland in April. Here are a couple things that I want to share.
Bring instant coffee. Sometimes there is coffee in the rooms one cup.if you like a hot cup of coffee,hot chocolate or tea and sweetener ,you will have it when you want.
Add rain geer/jacket and warm waterproof shoes/boots, and umbrella.For sure bring warm socks.
I have a big carry on bag,one article suggests a smaller back pack for touring,walking and class.
You may want ear plugs for the plane or when you want to sleep on the bus or anywhere.
AA
April 9,Dutch Masters Tour
Good Morning,
The following information is from the EZ Flower that is sponsering our boat ride.
I have booked a boat, leaving 200 yards from your Hotel.
He will be waiting and leave the dock at 11.00 am, the skipper is Henk van Leeuwen who will give you a nice tour.
The trip will be approx until 13.00.
If you ask at the hotel directions to the “ Praamplein”, what is right in the center of Aalsmeer, they will know.
You can not miss the boat, there is a sign on the waterline.
You will stop at a grower who will have coffee and maybe some good pastry.
I hope the weather will help, the boat is open !!!
A mesage about the hotel:
There are hairdryers and there is no coffee pots and coffee in the rooms. Guests can ask for a water boiler at the reception.
There is coffee and tea in the school before class and in the coffee break in the afternoon, not during lunch time.
See you in a few short days.
AA
The following information is from the EZ Flower that is sponsering our boat ride.
I have booked a boat, leaving 200 yards from your Hotel.
He will be waiting and leave the dock at 11.00 am, the skipper is Henk van Leeuwen who will give you a nice tour.
The trip will be approx until 13.00.
If you ask at the hotel directions to the “ Praamplein”, what is right in the center of Aalsmeer, they will know.
You can not miss the boat, there is a sign on the waterline.
You will stop at a grower who will have coffee and maybe some good pastry.
I hope the weather will help, the boat is open !!!
A mesage about the hotel:
There are hairdryers and there is no coffee pots and coffee in the rooms. Guests can ask for a water boiler at the reception.
There is coffee and tea in the school before class and in the coffee break in the afternoon, not during lunch time.
See you in a few short days.
AA
Monday, April 8, 2013
April 8 Dutch Masters Tour
Good Morning ,
We are less than a week away from our trip-hooray!!!
I was reading in some travel information that if you want coffee in the hotel there may or may not be some in the room. Don't take the chance, there is always hot water , bring some instant packets of coffee, tea and hot chocolate if you like. You can always purchase some in country .
Wear comfortable shoes and bring warm socks. It is still a bit chilly there with some rain,to help the flowers grow).Rain boots or shoes, cloth ones are warm but do soak up that moisture.
A back pack for short day trips or trips to the class and working on the car parade.A light rain jacket,umbrella may also be a good idea.
I will be at the gate at the airport around 11:00. I will bring with be a big paper yellow tulip for those of you that don't know me.
Remember to pack what you can carry. If you have a bad arm,leg,hip we will help you carry yours so pack what you want to be comfortable.
Hope all of you have connected with your room mates, to say hi.
Remember you are not obligated to do anything with the group. If you want to skip a class or tour just let me know. This is your trip,if you want to sleep in one morning,you will want to find the best way to met with us when you like.
When the bus says we leave at a specific time, for example 9:00, that means that the bus door close at 9:00, we will depart at 9:00.We will not hold the bus, we pay extra for any of that.
A reminder, we will depart our plane in Chicago for the non stop to Amsterdam. Be sure and check the flight and boarding schedules so you are there on time.Bring some ear plugs, snacks,empty water bottle,any meds ,slippers,shawl ( if you are chilly)computer/ipad,eye cover.Bring any comforting thing you like for an overnight flight. I sleep easily on planes so that is where I will be.
When we arrive in Amsterdam we will all pick up our luggage, meet at one spot then call the bus company to pick us up. Make your luggage well, bright,big, noisy. Whomever has the best marked luggage will never loose it.
Keep your eye on your purse/bags all of the time. NEVER HANG ANYTHING OVER A CHAIR! I always put the handle of the bag around my leg if I am setting. Be aware all of the time without being paranoid.
I have 2 pair jeans, three t shirts,t sport shirt,one warm sweater,one rain jacket,1 zip up sweatshirt jacket,rain geer,small backpack,fanny pack,hat,2 pair tights,2 tops, 1 pair shoes,walking shoes and clothes,ear muffs,jammies,thats about it for clothes.Then make up-meds-undies-candy-necessities.
You are allowed one free check bag, one carry on and a purse--a big purse!!
Travel in comfortable clothes, something easy to maneuver in the small bathrooms.Carry a toothbrush with you just in case and anything you may need for one day in case your luggage is delayed.
In the picture of the hotel room there was a hair dryer. I will check to See if that is so and tell you.
More later.
AA
We are less than a week away from our trip-hooray!!!
I was reading in some travel information that if you want coffee in the hotel there may or may not be some in the room. Don't take the chance, there is always hot water , bring some instant packets of coffee, tea and hot chocolate if you like. You can always purchase some in country .
Wear comfortable shoes and bring warm socks. It is still a bit chilly there with some rain,to help the flowers grow).Rain boots or shoes, cloth ones are warm but do soak up that moisture.
A back pack for short day trips or trips to the class and working on the car parade.A light rain jacket,umbrella may also be a good idea.
I will be at the gate at the airport around 11:00. I will bring with be a big paper yellow tulip for those of you that don't know me.
Remember to pack what you can carry. If you have a bad arm,leg,hip we will help you carry yours so pack what you want to be comfortable.
Hope all of you have connected with your room mates, to say hi.
Remember you are not obligated to do anything with the group. If you want to skip a class or tour just let me know. This is your trip,if you want to sleep in one morning,you will want to find the best way to met with us when you like.
When the bus says we leave at a specific time, for example 9:00, that means that the bus door close at 9:00, we will depart at 9:00.We will not hold the bus, we pay extra for any of that.
A reminder, we will depart our plane in Chicago for the non stop to Amsterdam. Be sure and check the flight and boarding schedules so you are there on time.Bring some ear plugs, snacks,empty water bottle,any meds ,slippers,shawl ( if you are chilly)computer/ipad,eye cover.Bring any comforting thing you like for an overnight flight. I sleep easily on planes so that is where I will be.
When we arrive in Amsterdam we will all pick up our luggage, meet at one spot then call the bus company to pick us up. Make your luggage well, bright,big, noisy. Whomever has the best marked luggage will never loose it.
Keep your eye on your purse/bags all of the time. NEVER HANG ANYTHING OVER A CHAIR! I always put the handle of the bag around my leg if I am setting. Be aware all of the time without being paranoid.
I have 2 pair jeans, three t shirts,t sport shirt,one warm sweater,one rain jacket,1 zip up sweatshirt jacket,rain geer,small backpack,fanny pack,hat,2 pair tights,2 tops, 1 pair shoes,walking shoes and clothes,ear muffs,jammies,thats about it for clothes.Then make up-meds-undies-candy-necessities.
You are allowed one free check bag, one carry on and a purse--a big purse!!
Travel in comfortable clothes, something easy to maneuver in the small bathrooms.Carry a toothbrush with you just in case and anything you may need for one day in case your luggage is delayed.
In the picture of the hotel room there was a hair dryer. I will check to See if that is so and tell you.
More later.
AA
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
April 2,2013 Dutch Masters Tour
Hi Everyone,
Update: Our flight leaves from Minneapolis # 612 for Chicago Ohare at 1:05 PM,arriving in Chicago at 2:31 PM.
Our flight # 265 leaves Chicago for Amsterdam at 4:10 PM, arriving in Amsterdam at 6:55 AM Sunday, April 14.
We will pick up our luggage ,meet at the coach pick up site,call the bus company when we are all gathered with our luggage. Please read the communication that was sent about the bus company and our pick up requirements. We will go to the hotel. It is early so some rooms will be ready, some will not. The ones that are not the hotel will keep them safe while we walk a short distance to the boat dock where we will take a river cruise.
If you have motion sickness, but a SEABAND , or ask your doctor for a prescription or find something over the counter. It is a river cruise, there will not be high waves.
After the cruise ,2 or 3 hours, we will go back to the hotel, check in. The remaining of the day is free time for you.
Please read through the pamphlet that was sent to you for the daily schedule. The bus company will tell us when we must be on board, any wait time we all must pay additional, so we will not wait...please be early.
You are not obligated to attend any classes or tours. You have paid for them, no refunds. If you rather take a tour or stay in the room or anything please let me know. This is your trip,I want you to have the time of your life. The schedule is set for anyone that wants to join in.
I mentioned before, this is not a fashion time, for me. I will be wearing the same clothes many times,clean undies...Bring what you can carry/drag up a hill for 20 minutes. We are not going up any hills, it is an example travel companies suggest.
April 15--Class starts at 10:00, over at 4:00.
April 16--Flower Auction-7:30-8:45
April 16--Kukenhof--11:15-4:30
April 17--Class--10:00-4:00
April 18--8:30-4:30--Designing on cars for Parade
April 19--Class--10:00-4:00
April 20--Car parade
April 20--Leave for home 4:50PM--arriving 7:05PM
Find your passport---call credit card company--refill prescriptions--but sun block and heavy socks, maybe ear plugs, SEABAND,munchies for trip.
Always, Ardith
Update: Our flight leaves from Minneapolis # 612 for Chicago Ohare at 1:05 PM,arriving in Chicago at 2:31 PM.
Our flight # 265 leaves Chicago for Amsterdam at 4:10 PM, arriving in Amsterdam at 6:55 AM Sunday, April 14.
We will pick up our luggage ,meet at the coach pick up site,call the bus company when we are all gathered with our luggage. Please read the communication that was sent about the bus company and our pick up requirements. We will go to the hotel. It is early so some rooms will be ready, some will not. The ones that are not the hotel will keep them safe while we walk a short distance to the boat dock where we will take a river cruise.
If you have motion sickness, but a SEABAND , or ask your doctor for a prescription or find something over the counter. It is a river cruise, there will not be high waves.
After the cruise ,2 or 3 hours, we will go back to the hotel, check in. The remaining of the day is free time for you.
Please read through the pamphlet that was sent to you for the daily schedule. The bus company will tell us when we must be on board, any wait time we all must pay additional, so we will not wait...please be early.
You are not obligated to attend any classes or tours. You have paid for them, no refunds. If you rather take a tour or stay in the room or anything please let me know. This is your trip,I want you to have the time of your life. The schedule is set for anyone that wants to join in.
I mentioned before, this is not a fashion time, for me. I will be wearing the same clothes many times,clean undies...Bring what you can carry/drag up a hill for 20 minutes. We are not going up any hills, it is an example travel companies suggest.
April 15--Class starts at 10:00, over at 4:00.
April 16--Flower Auction-7:30-8:45
April 16--Kukenhof--11:15-4:30
April 17--Class--10:00-4:00
April 18--8:30-4:30--Designing on cars for Parade
April 19--Class--10:00-4:00
April 20--Car parade
April 20--Leave for home 4:50PM--arriving 7:05PM
Find your passport---call credit card company--refill prescriptions--but sun block and heavy socks, maybe ear plugs, SEABAND,munchies for trip.
Always, Ardith
Monday, March 18, 2013
Floral Industry Puts Issues Front and Center on Capitol Hill
What can you do in fifteen minutes? Multiply that quarter hour times 102 entrepreneurs visiting nearly 140 legislative offices in one day, and you can put floriculture’s most important issues — access to capital, immigration reform, funding for floriculture research and better deductions for charitable donations —smack in the center of Congress’ radar.
Thanks
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Those are the issues that teams of growers, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers from 25 states boned up on and took to Capitol Hill, during SAF’s 33rd Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), held March 11 and 12. The combined and coordinated effort put floral industry needs into direct human (i.e. “constituent”) perspective for the denizens of Capitol Hill.“CAD is critically important,” Marvin Miller, AAF, of Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Ill.
Chair of SAF’s government relations committee, Miller, who’s been attending CAD for 25 years, told attendees at the opening breakfast, “Seeing the results may take a while. But the results are often significant, long-term and benefit the entire industry.
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What can you do in fifteen minutes? Multiply that quarter hour times 102 entrepreneurs visiting nearly 140 legislative offices in one day, and you can put floriculture’s most important issues — access to capital, immigration reform, funding for floriculture research and better deductions for charitable donations —smack in the center of Congress’ radar.
Thanks
photo
Those are the issues that teams of growers, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers from 25 states boned up on and took to Capitol Hill, during SAF’s 33rd Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), held March 11 and 12. The combined and coordinated effort put floral industry needs into direct human (i.e. “constituent”) perspective for the denizens of Capitol Hill.“CAD is critically important,” Marvin Miller, AAF, of Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Ill.
Chair of SAF’s government relations committee, Miller, who’s been attending CAD for 25 years, told attendees at the opening breakfast, “Seeing the results may take a while. But the results are often significant, long-term and benefit the entire industry.
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Society of American Florists Congressional Action Days
Floral Industry Puts Issues Front and Center on Capitol Hill
What can you do in fifteen minutes? Multiply that quarter hour times 102 entrepreneurs visiting nearly 140 legislative offices in one day, and you can put floriculture’s most important issues — access to capital, immigration reform, funding for floriculture research and better deductions for charitable donations —smack in the center of Congress’ radar.
Those are the issues that teams of growers, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers from 25 states boned up on and took to Capitol Hill, during SAF’s 33rd Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), held March 11 and 12. The combined and coordinated effort put floral industry needs into direct human (i.e. “constituent”) perspective for the denizens of Capitol Hill.“CAD is critically important,” Marvin Miller, AAF, of Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Ill.
Chair of SAF’s government relations committee, Miller, who’s been attending CAD for 25 years, told attendees at the opening breakfast, “Seeing the results may take a while. But the results are often significant, long-term and benefit the entire industry.
Friday, March 15, 2013
3/15 Dutch Masters Tour
Some questions and answers from Jacqueline, one of The Dutch Masters we will be learning from.
Hotel Aalsmeer is a pleasant and cozy family hotel, situated in the old town centre of Aalsmeer.
What once begun as a small village inn, has now grown into a 4 star hotel with 64 comfortable rooms
and 6 apartments. Since 1975 the hotel and restaurant are owned by the Family Arkesteijn.
Hotel Aalsmeer is near Amsterdam and a stone's throw away from Schiphol.
Aalsmeer is a busy village. Hotel Aalsmeer is excellent for a business or private booking.
City tax included: yes
Breakfast included: yes
Hotel Rooms: 49
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 11:00
Hotel Facilities: Bar, Restaurant, Elevator, Wheelchair access, Parking, Business Center, Meeting Facilities, Laundry Service, Terrace, Pets allowed, Safe, Internet, Non Smoking rooms available.
Is it safe to drink the water?
Very safe! We drink it all the time. It is one of the safest in Europe!
Bicycles. Can they be rented from the hotel or where?
There are no bikes for rent in Aalsmeer.
There is a bus station near the school and also near to the hotel so they can take the bus to Amsterdam to go a museum.
1. Some travelers/students want to set up some side tours. Does the hotel do this? What do they offer?
The hotel does not do that. I can have a look but it might be easier if I know where people would want to go to. I do not know if there is much time for side trips beside the evenings.
2. If not how can we find a tour facility?
Anne frank house is € 9,- per person
3. Is the internet in the hotel cost in the price of the room? The have wireless internet but not included: 50 min € 5,95. 100 min € 9,95, 1 day € 15,95, week € 24,95.
4. We are checking with a couple people we buy from to see if we can have a more in depth tour of the Auction, complimentary. Our buyer is checking with Holex I believe. Any insight on that?
Holex I need to check but we have very good contact with the very friendly people from De Gooijer international (DGI) and I can also make an appointment with them also if you like. (This it is not in the coach fee, so it might have to be paid extra)
5. Several students are asking about buying books from you and supplies from the market and sending them home by mail. How will they be able to do this? The can buy books from us. We can ship them home. We use the international shipping rate without any costs.
Els took me to the supply side of the Auction after the fresh tour. We will like to go there as well.
After paying a visit to the auction and before we go to the Keukenhof, we will go to the wholesaler ‘Alflora’. We will introduce you to the manager. We also have an account there and people can buy there as long as it is cash and I will need to check what kind of cards they except.
When we talked they were having to purchase tools, according to the booklet it says they are included. That is correct but I have changed it to make it easier for them. I told them if they want to bring their own they can. They may be taken so do not bring their favorite. Yes, they can take their own, as long as they pack it in their suitcase and not hand luggage is fine.
What will happen to our finished designs?
Normally everybody takes the arrangements home. However if you are staying in a hotel, it might get a little crowded in the rooms.
Sometimes when we have Japanese groups they cannot take it home and then we bring it to a retirement home. They are very happy with it.
If some of you want to ship it home. We can send it together with the books that they want to buy at the school.
Hotel Aalsmeer is a pleasant and cozy family hotel, situated in the old town centre of Aalsmeer.
What once begun as a small village inn, has now grown into a 4 star hotel with 64 comfortable rooms
and 6 apartments. Since 1975 the hotel and restaurant are owned by the Family Arkesteijn.
Hotel Aalsmeer is near Amsterdam and a stone's throw away from Schiphol.
Aalsmeer is a busy village. Hotel Aalsmeer is excellent for a business or private booking.
City tax included: yes
Breakfast included: yes
Hotel Rooms: 49
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 11:00
Hotel Facilities: Bar, Restaurant, Elevator, Wheelchair access, Parking, Business Center, Meeting Facilities, Laundry Service, Terrace, Pets allowed, Safe, Internet, Non Smoking rooms available.
Is it safe to drink the water?
Very safe! We drink it all the time. It is one of the safest in Europe!
Bicycles. Can they be rented from the hotel or where?
There are no bikes for rent in Aalsmeer.
There is a bus station near the school and also near to the hotel so they can take the bus to Amsterdam to go a museum.
1. Some travelers/students want to set up some side tours. Does the hotel do this? What do they offer?
The hotel does not do that. I can have a look but it might be easier if I know where people would want to go to. I do not know if there is much time for side trips beside the evenings.
2. If not how can we find a tour facility?
Anne frank house is € 9,- per person
3. Is the internet in the hotel cost in the price of the room? The have wireless internet but not included: 50 min € 5,95. 100 min € 9,95, 1 day € 15,95, week € 24,95.
4. We are checking with a couple people we buy from to see if we can have a more in depth tour of the Auction, complimentary. Our buyer is checking with Holex I believe. Any insight on that?
Holex I need to check but we have very good contact with the very friendly people from De Gooijer international (DGI) and I can also make an appointment with them also if you like. (This it is not in the coach fee, so it might have to be paid extra)
5. Several students are asking about buying books from you and supplies from the market and sending them home by mail. How will they be able to do this? The can buy books from us. We can ship them home. We use the international shipping rate without any costs.
Els took me to the supply side of the Auction after the fresh tour. We will like to go there as well.
After paying a visit to the auction and before we go to the Keukenhof, we will go to the wholesaler ‘Alflora’. We will introduce you to the manager. We also have an account there and people can buy there as long as it is cash and I will need to check what kind of cards they except.
When we talked they were having to purchase tools, according to the booklet it says they are included. That is correct but I have changed it to make it easier for them. I told them if they want to bring their own they can. They may be taken so do not bring their favorite. Yes, they can take their own, as long as they pack it in their suitcase and not hand luggage is fine.
What will happen to our finished designs?
Normally everybody takes the arrangements home. However if you are staying in a hotel, it might get a little crowded in the rooms.
Sometimes when we have Japanese groups they cannot take it home and then we bring it to a retirement home. They are very happy with it.
If some of you want to ship it home. We can send it together with the books that they want to buy at the school.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Sea Flowers Differently Cruise
Sea Flowers Differently Cruise
Come with me on this amazing adventure. The plans are fun to make for us. One thing that we are working on are visits to flower shops on the islands and a class by one of the islands destination florists.
There are gardens all over with flowers and foliage's everywhere to see, smell, take pictures of. There will be hands on workshops and presentations. You don't even have to bring your tools, we will provide them.
Join me in the tropics.
We don't go the same places twice on our trips so it is a once in a lifetime experience every time, and all you do is show up , create and have fun.
Information below or contact:
Barb Brandt
Carrousel Travel American Express
651-439-8868
cruises@hotmail.com
November 3-10, 2013
From $1,749 Per Person, Double Occupancy
Balcony Cabin
From $1,349 Per Person, Double Occupancy
Interior Cabin
Join Ardith Beveridge AAF, AFID,PFCI,CAFA as we cruise the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean Sea on the brand new Royal Princess. This unique opportunity has been organized by Ardith through connections in the floral industry and will feature a wide variety of relevant activities to jump-start your imagination for the coming year.
Package Includes: Product Demos and hands-on workshops Create table decorations for our group Tips, Tricks & Trends sessions Group cocktail party Exclusive shore excursion with a floral scavenger hunt.
Presented in partnership with
Space is limited to 32 for this special offer.
Non-participant rates available on request. Call me today for more details:
Barb Brandt Carrousel Travel American Express
(651) 439-8868
cruisems@hotmail.com
Airfare to Fort Lauderdale by quotation.
Taxes and Port Charges are included.
Gratuities & Insurance are additional.
Itinerary: Ft. Lauderdale Princess Cay St. Thomas St. Maarten 3-Days at Sea
Come with me on this amazing adventure. The plans are fun to make for us. One thing that we are working on are visits to flower shops on the islands and a class by one of the islands destination florists.
There are gardens all over with flowers and foliage's everywhere to see, smell, take pictures of. There will be hands on workshops and presentations. You don't even have to bring your tools, we will provide them.
Join me in the tropics.
We don't go the same places twice on our trips so it is a once in a lifetime experience every time, and all you do is show up , create and have fun.
Information below or contact:
Barb Brandt
Carrousel Travel American Express
651-439-8868
cruises@hotmail.com
November 3-10, 2013
From $1,749 Per Person, Double Occupancy
Balcony Cabin
From $1,349 Per Person, Double Occupancy
Interior Cabin
Join Ardith Beveridge AAF, AFID,PFCI,CAFA as we cruise the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean Sea on the brand new Royal Princess. This unique opportunity has been organized by Ardith through connections in the floral industry and will feature a wide variety of relevant activities to jump-start your imagination for the coming year.
Package Includes: Product Demos and hands-on workshops Create table decorations for our group Tips, Tricks & Trends sessions Group cocktail party Exclusive shore excursion with a floral scavenger hunt.
Presented in partnership with
Space is limited to 32 for this special offer.
Non-participant rates available on request. Call me today for more details:
Barb Brandt Carrousel Travel American Express
(651) 439-8868
cruisems@hotmail.com
Airfare to Fort Lauderdale by quotation.
Taxes and Port Charges are included.
Gratuities & Insurance are additional.
Itinerary: Ft. Lauderdale Princess Cay St. Thomas St. Maarten 3-Days at Sea
Upcoming class information
April 2 and 3 there is a bridal bouquet class,advanced,only bridal bouquets. This class we will be creating some of the designs that Attila Boros from Hungary did for us in the Wedding Show. We will be creating some Bouquets in bouquet holders, finger tip bouquet and that fun one that Attila made with the ring to hold the flowers.
Call Cheryl to sign up at 612-362-3133.
There is a Hands on Wednesday class April 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 , the subject is Weddings on a Budget. We will show how to create Wedding Packages, then sell from there. We will create a bridal bouquet.
Call Cheryl to sign up at 612-362-3133.
There is a Hands on Wednesday class April 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 , the subject is Weddings on a Budget. We will show how to create Wedding Packages, then sell from there. We will create a bridal bouquet.
Dutch Masters Tour
Time to call the credit card company to tell them you will be traveling. The ones from Minnesota, tell them you will be stopping in Chicago, then Amsterdam. You others be sure to tell them where you may be stopping so they are in the loop.
Make copies of your passport, drivers license and credit cards, front and back. Find a safe place for the copies. In country travel with the copy of your passport, keep the original in the safe at the hotel.
You may want to find some zip lock bags. Make a sewing kit,first aid kit,toiletry kit,mail box kit, security kit with small flashlight,mark each for easy use. Bring a bag for dirty clothes ,just in case you spill something. Better yet, wear dark clothes and bring a spot remover,in the laundry kit. I always bring a wash cloth to use in the plane restroom with my toothbrush.
Make a packing list. Make a list of what you pack, keep it with your papers in case something is lost or misplaced. Always bring with you something to wear one day in case of lost luggage.Check on international travel sites for great suggestions.
Do not bring anything you cannot live without, as those lovely earrings or the bracelet your kids made for you.
Wear your most comfortable shoes to travel in, pack the pretty ones. This is no fashion show, travel light, comfortable. I usually bring a bandanna and a shawl/scarf.Research the weather, analyze the activities. When in doubt,leave it out.The theory is pack what you can carry/drag 3/4 mile uphill. There will be none of that, but think about the amount. Wear clothes a couple days in a row, and bring plenty of deodorant...tee hee.
The camping/sports stores carry condensed toilet tissue for your nose and everything more. It is small and very useful.
Pack you medications in a couple places, some for travel and a couple of days, then some for the trip.
Remember some sockies for the plane travel. They will have a pillow and a blanket. Bring a snack if you like to nibble. I bring a combination of almonds, peanut butter M&M's and dried cherries,always a surprise when I put some in my mouth.
Bring your travel attitude, if it happens,we can manage it.This is an amazing fun experience, live it, I really mean live it.
Make copies of your passport, drivers license and credit cards, front and back. Find a safe place for the copies. In country travel with the copy of your passport, keep the original in the safe at the hotel.
You may want to find some zip lock bags. Make a sewing kit,first aid kit,toiletry kit,mail box kit, security kit with small flashlight,mark each for easy use. Bring a bag for dirty clothes ,just in case you spill something. Better yet, wear dark clothes and bring a spot remover,in the laundry kit. I always bring a wash cloth to use in the plane restroom with my toothbrush.
Make a packing list. Make a list of what you pack, keep it with your papers in case something is lost or misplaced. Always bring with you something to wear one day in case of lost luggage.Check on international travel sites for great suggestions.
Do not bring anything you cannot live without, as those lovely earrings or the bracelet your kids made for you.
Wear your most comfortable shoes to travel in, pack the pretty ones. This is no fashion show, travel light, comfortable. I usually bring a bandanna and a shawl/scarf.Research the weather, analyze the activities. When in doubt,leave it out.The theory is pack what you can carry/drag 3/4 mile uphill. There will be none of that, but think about the amount. Wear clothes a couple days in a row, and bring plenty of deodorant...tee hee.
The camping/sports stores carry condensed toilet tissue for your nose and everything more. It is small and very useful.
Pack you medications in a couple places, some for travel and a couple of days, then some for the trip.
Remember some sockies for the plane travel. They will have a pillow and a blanket. Bring a snack if you like to nibble. I bring a combination of almonds, peanut butter M&M's and dried cherries,always a surprise when I put some in my mouth.
Bring your travel attitude, if it happens,we can manage it.This is an amazing fun experience, live it, I really mean live it.
Monday, February 25, 2013
2/25 Dutch Masters Tour
This morning I received a message from Martin from EZ Flowers in Holland. He an his company are taking us on a river cruise on Sunday afternoon, the day we arrive in Holland, April 14. I have no idea of his plans or where we will be touring.He wanted to know the hotel we are staying in and the coach company that we are using.
I did go to target and purchased a Sea-Band motion bracelet and Dramamine. I haven't had motion sickness, and never want to. The patches must be proscribed by your doctor.
Be sure to make copies of your passport, drivers license and credit cards to have with you. In each piece of luggage I have my name and home address and destination address and phone number.
I have the name and phone of the bus company. When we all have our luggage we will call them to pick us up. If they are in the pick up area for to long they are charged ,in turn they will charge us. Mark your luggage and remember we are not in a hurry. Wen we all have our hings we will call. We are in Holland we can enjoy being there.
Genevievi had a nasty fall, was thinking about not coming. She spoke with her Doctor and will be fine by departure date. Patty had some surgery as well, and is recovering nicely...Yippee!!
I have been looking at the travel tips web sites, they each have some good advice.
Keep checking the weather, it is a bit of a wet chill. Bring extra socks and nice warm sweater and windbreaker.
Bring socks to wear on the plane, a shawl n case you are chilly,some snacks.
See you at the Wedding Program this weekend.
AA
Wild Wonderful Wedding Weekend at Koehler & Dramm
OK this is it, what everyone has been waiting for ...it has been a year ,we are all ready here at Koehler & Dramm, well almost ready for this Wild Wonderful Wedding Weekend .
Attila Boros is a European Cup winner several times. I have meet and designed with him on stage in Hungary where he lives and has a flower shop. He is the also on the board of the Hungarian Florist Association. Attila is a fabulous designer showing us many European and modern styles of designs for weddings, from personal flowers to tablescapes to car decorations.
As you know we always have surprises at our events,We have invited Mate Hintenberg also from Hungary. Mate has won the European Cup in hair design, that's right we are doing hair designs and make up to take another step forward to give you the best day at Koehler & Dramm ever!!!
Those of you that have been to our wedding program know it is a HAVE-TO attend, sign up now.
Saturday March 3, 2013 we are offering Hands on Corsage Workshops, Prom traditional from 9:00 - 12:00. For the beginner or someone that has not been to a Fitz corsage class . The afternoon class for Alumni is from 1:00-4:00.
If you are deciding which one to take ,sign up for the Traditional, stay for the Alumni. You will learn so much. Bring your tools or purchase a nice new set before class.
Monday March 4, 2013,Attila will be teaching a Hands-On-Class in European Design from 8:00-12:00.
You will receive one hour credit towards your Diploma of Floral Arts and Science for each hour in the classroom.
Limited space in all workshops.
Sign up with Cheryl for all workshops: 612-362-3133 or cstanius-deiman@koehlerdramm
Attila Boros is a European Cup winner several times. I have meet and designed with him on stage in Hungary where he lives and has a flower shop. He is the also on the board of the Hungarian Florist Association. Attila is a fabulous designer showing us many European and modern styles of designs for weddings, from personal flowers to tablescapes to car decorations.
As you know we always have surprises at our events,We have invited Mate Hintenberg also from Hungary. Mate has won the European Cup in hair design, that's right we are doing hair designs and make up to take another step forward to give you the best day at Koehler & Dramm ever!!!
Those of you that have been to our wedding program know it is a HAVE-TO attend, sign up now.
Saturday March 3, 2013 we are offering Hands on Corsage Workshops, Prom traditional from 9:00 - 12:00. For the beginner or someone that has not been to a Fitz corsage class . The afternoon class for Alumni is from 1:00-4:00.
If you are deciding which one to take ,sign up for the Traditional, stay for the Alumni. You will learn so much. Bring your tools or purchase a nice new set before class.
Monday March 4, 2013,Attila will be teaching a Hands-On-Class in European Design from 8:00-12:00.
You will receive one hour credit towards your Diploma of Floral Arts and Science for each hour in the classroom.
Limited space in all workshops.
Sign up with Cheryl for all workshops: 612-362-3133 or cstanius-deiman@koehlerdramm
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
St. Patricks Day
> The definition of the English word tradition comes from Latin " traditio", the noun from the verb traderere or tradere( to transmit,to hand over,to give for safekeeping); it was originally used in Roman Law to refer to the concept of legal transfers and inheritance .According to Wikipedia ,the concept includes a number of interrelated ideas;the unifying one is that tradition refers to beliefs,objects or customs performed or believed in the past,originating in it,transmitted through time by being taught by one generation to the next,and are performed or believed in the present.
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> St.Patrick lived in the fifth century,is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland.He is credited for bringing Christianity to Ireland. In the centuries following his death, believed to have been on March 17,461.The mythology surrounding his life became ingrained in the Irish culture.The most well known legend is how St.Patrick used the native Irish clover to explain the Holy Trinity.
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> Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. Irish families would dance,eat and drink.
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> If you have not celebrated St.Patricks Day it is time to start the tradition in your life and family.Late winter,early spring is a good time to break out some new customs, wearing , eating and drinking of the green.
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> In Sioux Falls,South Dakota each year there is a St.Patricks Day parade and celebration. The Queen of the day and parade carries a bouquet of one dozen long stem potatoes,yes I said potatoes.The entire city celebrates.
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> This bouquet of one dozen long stem potatoes is one that you can make and share with family and friends. Create one and take it to your favorite Irish establishment of party,or to the kids classroom for a traditional treat.
> Your local flower shop will have everything you will want to create tout St.Patricks Day design.Your florist will help you choose the perfect flowers and stems.
> This design is made by taking twelve stems of flowers. Cut the flowers off of the stem at an angle place the flowers in a vase of their own for a lovely table design.
> Wash 12 small red potatoes. Cut an "X" cut in each with a knife.Gently insert the longer stem into the "X" cut on the red potato . Tie some green and white ribbons at the base of the potato. place some sand or small stones in the vase for stability,insert the stems into the stones,add some foliages at the base, and have some fun celebrating St Patricks Day with a new tradition of your own.Irish eyes will be smiling.
Monday, January 21, 2013
2013 Koehler & Drmm Design Competition and i Program
i is coming to Koehler & Dramm on Tuesday evening, January 29. There will be active booths located around Koehler & Dramm. What the term active booths means that someone will be in all of these designated areas showing products, and how to use them, new design styles and procedures, care and handling procedures, flowers, lots of activity.
We here at K&D know that your time in precious, so we have gathered many professionals in one place to talk to, ask questions, ask them to show you how to do a technique.
We have our Professional and Student Design Competitions. Take a chance, sign up to be a finalist in the Professional Division.There will be 6 finalists judged by professional trained judges. These finalists will compete on the Main Stage at The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. The winner will b announced at that time.
The Student Design Competition will be judged that evening, the winners announced and awarded their prizes.
Several have e mailed , called and spoken with me to ask which one they are eligible for. If you are a student, then the student. If you own or have worked with flowers for years, sign up for the professional. If you are a professional, but still think you are in the beginning stages, choose.The main thing is to stretch yourself. Put yourself in the category that you will learn the most from, after all that is part of what this is all about...learning.
Every design is growth.
Another concern is will people know who designed the arrangement. The only person that knows is Cheryl as she receives the entries, gives each a number. From that point on no one knows names or shop names or anything about the designer. After the judging the winners and finalists numbers and names are connected. At no time is a name placed on an entry. If you want any one to know, you will be the one to tell them.
Remember after the competition gather and read your evaluation forms. The judges will write learning comments on the sheets.
Sign up today.
AA
We here at K&D know that your time in precious, so we have gathered many professionals in one place to talk to, ask questions, ask them to show you how to do a technique.
We have our Professional and Student Design Competitions. Take a chance, sign up to be a finalist in the Professional Division.There will be 6 finalists judged by professional trained judges. These finalists will compete on the Main Stage at The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. The winner will b announced at that time.
The Student Design Competition will be judged that evening, the winners announced and awarded their prizes.
Several have e mailed , called and spoken with me to ask which one they are eligible for. If you are a student, then the student. If you own or have worked with flowers for years, sign up for the professional. If you are a professional, but still think you are in the beginning stages, choose.The main thing is to stretch yourself. Put yourself in the category that you will learn the most from, after all that is part of what this is all about...learning.
Every design is growth.
Another concern is will people know who designed the arrangement. The only person that knows is Cheryl as she receives the entries, gives each a number. From that point on no one knows names or shop names or anything about the designer. After the judging the winners and finalists numbers and names are connected. At no time is a name placed on an entry. If you want any one to know, you will be the one to tell them.
Remember after the competition gather and read your evaluation forms. The judges will write learning comments on the sheets.
Sign up today.
AA
Monday, January 14, 2013
2013 Hands On Wednesday Classes
The first or second Wednesday of 9 months the Institute of Floristry offers a Hands on Wednesday Class.
Any and all students are invited that have the Certificate of Completion for the Basic Design Class. If you have not attended the Basic Design, Floristry 1 Design class and will like to attend please call me, Ardith at 612-362-3102. We can talk, see where you are in your design education,if the class is a fit for you.
Hands-on-Wednesday class give hands on coaching and teach great ways to create beautiful flower arrangements. It is a wonderful way to increase your design skills and knowledge.Many students take these workshops in advanced arranging classes. It is a popular class to take with friends and to make friends.It is affordable and you take a finished design home.
The classes are limited to 16 students.
The price is $49.00 when you sign up 3 plus months in advance, $59.00, two months in advance and $69. One month or less. Sign up for 5 and receive the 6th free.
Class begins at 6:00 in the classroom until 8:00 PM. Bring your own tools each time or come early and purchase them. Koehler & Dramm closes at 5:30. Give yourself plenty of time to choose the right tools for you. Remember you are purchasing wholesale. Many places sell tools, here you will be purchasing what you need, professional grade and wholesale price.
You will receive two hours a class towards your Diploma of Floral Arts and Sciences.
March 6 Interpreting Art--Art In Bloom Practice
April 3 Weddings on a budget
June 12 The How To's of Terrariums
August 14 Ribbons, wires and decorative accents in a design
September 4 Autumn Hanging Basket
October 2 Trans Seasonal Autumn Wreath
November 13 Festive Thanksgiving Design
December 4 Table design with candles
Each class will show principals, elements and techniques in designing. Information on fresh and supplies will be shared with care and handling of seasonal products, including dried and permanent botanical where applicable.
The people are amazing, everyone is shown the design, then use their skills and talents to create a masterpiece of their own with me close by to talk with and ask questions.
Call Cheryl, 612-362-3133.Class size is limited to first pay first
I will love to see yo and share time and flowers with you.
Always, Ardith
Create Peace.
Any and all students are invited that have the Certificate of Completion for the Basic Design Class. If you have not attended the Basic Design, Floristry 1 Design class and will like to attend please call me, Ardith at 612-362-3102. We can talk, see where you are in your design education,if the class is a fit for you.
Hands-on-Wednesday class give hands on coaching and teach great ways to create beautiful flower arrangements. It is a wonderful way to increase your design skills and knowledge.Many students take these workshops in advanced arranging classes. It is a popular class to take with friends and to make friends.It is affordable and you take a finished design home.
The classes are limited to 16 students.
The price is $49.00 when you sign up 3 plus months in advance, $59.00, two months in advance and $69. One month or less. Sign up for 5 and receive the 6th free.
Class begins at 6:00 in the classroom until 8:00 PM. Bring your own tools each time or come early and purchase them. Koehler & Dramm closes at 5:30. Give yourself plenty of time to choose the right tools for you. Remember you are purchasing wholesale. Many places sell tools, here you will be purchasing what you need, professional grade and wholesale price.
You will receive two hours a class towards your Diploma of Floral Arts and Sciences.
March 6 Interpreting Art--Art In Bloom Practice
April 3 Weddings on a budget
June 12 The How To's of Terrariums
August 14 Ribbons, wires and decorative accents in a design
September 4 Autumn Hanging Basket
October 2 Trans Seasonal Autumn Wreath
November 13 Festive Thanksgiving Design
December 4 Table design with candles
Each class will show principals, elements and techniques in designing. Information on fresh and supplies will be shared with care and handling of seasonal products, including dried and permanent botanical where applicable.
The people are amazing, everyone is shown the design, then use their skills and talents to create a masterpiece of their own with me close by to talk with and ask questions.
Call Cheryl, 612-362-3133.Class size is limited to first pay first
I will love to see yo and share time and flowers with you.
Always, Ardith
Create Peace.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Happy 2013 and " i " is Coming
Happy New Year to everyone.
INSPIRE – INTERACT – INNOVATE
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 29, 2013 5:30PM-8:30PM
* Over 15 Professional Designers showcasing their talents in an unusual settings
* Dinner
* Tons of INSPIRATION – to animating, enlivening, or exalting influence
* Opportunities to INTERACT
* INNOVATE with new ideas to make changes: do something in a new way
Registration:
$15 before January 24, 2013 – Receive a $15 K&D coupon
$25 after January 24, 2013
That's right " i " is coming to Koehler & Dramm. Please come join us in this interactive program on Tuesday evening January 29, 2013.
You know that Koehler is always innovative, inviting,intelligent, all of the great "i" words you know. There are several areas/booths with designers designing right in front of you. You can ask questions, see and feel the new products and ways to use some favorites.
We always have a Valentines Day Spring program to set the stage for you with ideas . This format is unique so you can be on the spot. Follow the instructions for signing up.
Please students sign up for the Student Design Competition. The theme, rules and regulations will be out soon. Keep an eye out here , on the KDIOF and Koehlerdramm web sites. There are great prizes.
Competing is one of the best ways to upgrade your design skills. There are 5 educated judges that will evaluate your mechanics, design,style , to help you learn more about what you do good and help you on improving. We all need to be evaluated fairly and impartially, to learn and become more experienced. This is the one chance in a year for you to step out of the line and go for it. Winning will be fun also.
Read all of the instructions, call to register and have some fun while you are learning.
The Chili bar is delicious!!!!!
INSPIRE – INTERACT – INNOVATE
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 29, 2013 5:30PM-8:30PM
* Over 15 Professional Designers showcasing their talents in an unusual settings
* Dinner
* Tons of INSPIRATION – to animating, enlivening, or exalting influence
* Opportunities to INTERACT
* INNOVATE with new ideas to make changes: do something in a new way
Registration:
$15 before January 24, 2013 – Receive a $15 K&D coupon
$25 after January 24, 2013
That's right " i " is coming to Koehler & Dramm. Please come join us in this interactive program on Tuesday evening January 29, 2013.
You know that Koehler is always innovative, inviting,intelligent, all of the great "i" words you know. There are several areas/booths with designers designing right in front of you. You can ask questions, see and feel the new products and ways to use some favorites.
We always have a Valentines Day Spring program to set the stage for you with ideas . This format is unique so you can be on the spot. Follow the instructions for signing up.
Please students sign up for the Student Design Competition. The theme, rules and regulations will be out soon. Keep an eye out here , on the KDIOF and Koehlerdramm web sites. There are great prizes.
Competing is one of the best ways to upgrade your design skills. There are 5 educated judges that will evaluate your mechanics, design,style , to help you learn more about what you do good and help you on improving. We all need to be evaluated fairly and impartially, to learn and become more experienced. This is the one chance in a year for you to step out of the line and go for it. Winning will be fun also.
Read all of the instructions, call to register and have some fun while you are learning.
The Chili bar is delicious!!!!!
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