2022 Symposium Hands-On Educational Sessions

Hands-On Design Class #100 – July 5 – 8:00am SOLD OUT
“Motion Captured”
Instructor: Colin Gilliam
The dynamic power of video is undeniable in modern marketing. This is a tool to propel your business forward in the world of social media. Learn simple filming techniques, basic storytelling, and editing methods that will take your videos to the next level! Bring your Smart Phone!
Sponsored by: Diamond Elite Partner Hawaii Tropical Flower Council & Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association

Hands-On Design Class #200 – July 5 – 8:00am SOLD OUT
“The Picture Perfect”
Instructor: Nico Alsemgeest
We dive into the basics of photography with an eye on the details of this art form. We will explore lighting, surroundings while capturing the visual content for images for social media and websites. Together with Hanneke Frankema, we will talk about how we coordinate the art of floral design and photography and the importance of having Perfect Pictures!
Sponsored by: Gold Elite Partner Floral Supply Syndicate

Hands-On Design Class #300A – July 4 – 8:00am SOLD OUT
“Sticks & Bones”
Instructor: James Lutke
Take part in a group installation workshop to help construct a major sculptural structure for the opening of the ROOTS RADICLE gallery. Working alongside the artist, you will experience his vision. It takes this spirit of collaboration to make the sculptural form come to life.
‘Sticks are the bones but it is art that saved me’ –James Lutke
Sponsored by: Diamond Elite Partner Syndicate Sales

Hands-On Design Class #300B
“Triangular Chaos”
Instructor: James Lutke
Create an understructure with the technique of an armature combined with the strength of the triangular shape. You will work with familiar materials in an uncommon way. This armature becomes both sculptural and functional, providing a unique opportunity for adding flowers in multiple ways.
Sponsored by: Diamond Elite Partner Syndicate Sales

Hands-On Design Class #400
“Emergence”
Instructor: Emil Yanos AIFD, CFD
Experience designing flowers with Emil’s exquisite Ceramic Sculptures and learn to tell its story through a conversation with the artist. Understanding form, texture, and details, you will have an opportunity to absorb the creative process of ceramic art. You will add the floral component to complete the collaborative art that results. Take home a one-of-a-kind vessel by an award-winning ceramic artist.
Sponsored by: Gold Elite Partner Greenfield & Co.

Hands-On Design Class #500 – July 6 – 7:00am SOLD OUT | July 7 – 7:00am SOLD OUT
“Hand Tailored Botanical Structures”
Instructor: Jorge Uribe AIFD, CFD, EMC
The Botanical Structures created in this workshop will feature an efficient and fun way to fabricate organic and decorative structural art. The use of this construction will transform your everyday floral, wedding and corporate arrangements into floral art.
Sponsored by: Platinum Elite Partner CalFlowers

Hands-On Design Class #600 – July 6 – 7:00am SOLD OUT | July 7 – 7:00am SOLD OUT

Sponsored by: Diamond Elite Partner Teleflora

Hands-On Technology Workshop #700
“Blooming Beyond Your Brand”

Instructors: Shawn Michael Foley AIFD, CFD, Gina Thresher AIFD, CFD, EMC, Ursula Gunther CFD, EMC and Rebecca Raymond EMC
Our savvy team will share useful, in-depth methods with easy-to-follow social media strategies on HOW to elevate your branding, HOW to glam your marketing and HOW it results in increased sales!
Sponsored by: Diamond Elite Floriology powered by Bloomnet

Hands-On Design Class #800
“Spirit of Aloha: The Art of Lei Making”

Instructors: Sue Tabbal-Yamaguchi AIFD, CFD, EMC, Brenna Quan AIFD, CFD, and Lois Hiranaga AIFD, CFD 
Aloha! “E hele pu mai me makou no kahi hale hana lei!” Join us for a lei-making workshop! Share in the Aloha Spirit by learning the techniques to create a Lei po o; the flower crown, in a Hawaiian Wili style and a Lei Hilo, a ti leaf rope-style adornment. These are traditional methods used for creating this symbol of love, friendship, celebration, honor and greeting.
Sponsored by: Diamond Elite Partner Hawaii Tropical Flower Council & Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association