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
Monday, February 25, 2013
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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