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Cherry on Top With Donald Yim AIFD
Taking the floral art to another level of understanding on an everyday basis is the key to the success of a florist.
When and where
Date and time
Starts on Sunday, March 5 · 10am MST
Location
Arizona Flower Market 2050 S 16th Street Suite105 Phoenix, AZ 85034
Refund Policy
About this event
This workshop reminds you to think outside the box using your own creativity to create something new and novel on a regular basis. By using Mother Nature’s offerings along with the new techniques and trends, this lecture will bring a new vision and meaning to the floral world. In other words, it is the cherry on top of what you already know!
About Donald Yim AIFD
WHEN PASSION & CAREER COME TOGETHER | With a passion for flowers, a sense of exploration and an eye for beauty, Donald has been in floral design for over 30 years, and is now the Creative Director of West Van Florist in Vancouver, Canada, Education Specialist at Floriology Institute of Jacksonville, Florida, as well as the Design Director at Smithers-Oasis North America of Kent Ohio.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE | Deeply influenced by eastern and western cultures, Donald has his unique approach to floral designs and aesthetics which has caught a lot of attention from the industry and media. Throughout the years, Donald has featured in all sorts of floral shows and in many internationally renowned magazines.
LOVE WHAT YOU DO | Donald's humorous and friendly way of tutoring has made him one of the popular education specialists in the field, thrilling participants with his trendy ideas and techniques. To further share his passion with people, Donald has created a YouTube channel where he shares his floral journey, and gives many design ideas and much industry knowledge to the world.
CONSTANTLY GO BEYOND YOUR BEST | Donald placed 5th in the 2019 World Flower Art Contest, held in 2019 in Bejing, China, where 33 stars of the world floral industry competed on stage and were united together under the concept "Live Green Live Better". He followed up with 1st place in the 51st annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition, the longest-running, live, U.S. floral industry design competition, held in 2019 in Amelia Island, Florida.
About the organizer
Located in the heart of the Phoenix Flower District, the Arizona Flower Market is the premier place to purchase fresh cut wholesale flowers, greens and floral supplies for your wedding or special event.
Modeled after the open air flower markets made famous in cities like LA, New York, San Francisco and Seattle, the Arizona Flower Market provides customers with the opportunity to purchase fresh flowers, greens, and other floral supplies direct from the growers and manufacturers.
The Market’s extensive variety of fresh seasonal flowers and supplies makes us your one stop shop for all things DIY. Most items are available in store for you to handle and examine so you can experience first-hand the high quality products we provide. Don’t see it? Don’t worry. Chances are we can special order it for you. Just ask.
Want to know the greatest perk? All of our flowers and floral supplies are available at wholesale prices! Come see, smell, and feel what a difference our fresh flowers can make when it comes to your floral arrangements or any DIY project. Come on down and shop like a florist!