How to Become a Florist - Jenny Thomasson Flower Journey

Deirdre is delighted to chat with Jenny about her flowery journey, from starting out parttime in a flower shop during her college days to running her own successful florist and then stepping into education and of course representing the United States in the Interflora World Cup,

You can find and follow Jenny at the links below #

www.Jennytfloristry.com

Jennytfloristry@gmail.com

IG: Jennyt.floristry - https://www.instagram.com/jennyt.floristry/

FB: Jenny Thomasson - https://www.facebook.com/jenny.thomassonaifdcfd

Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC AAF, is an accredited member of AIFD, American Institute of Floral Designers, PFCI, Professional Floral Communicators International, EMC, European Masters Certification and AAF, American Academy of Floriculture. She is a touring commentator for the Education Specialist Team for Teleflora, featured designer in industry publications, networks and podcasts, a lead instructor at the Dr. Delphinium

Design Institute in Dallas Texas, sole proprietor for Jenny T Floristry and a published author of, Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion through Contemporary Floral Design and Endless Florescence: Transformative Contemporary Dried Floral Design. She is also the CEO and product developer for Meraki Floral Tools and an independent instructor

worldwide. Her unique style is described as Contemporary Naturalism, allowing the space and light to interplay with the botanical materials in an effortless holistic way.

Honored to have presented 4 times on the main stage at the AIFD National Symposium and representing North America twice at Fleuramour in Belgium, a member of the decorating team for the White House For Christmas, an AIFD Team Designer at the Philadelphia Flower Show, as well as a dynamic speaker and educator for various groups and programs. A design competitor in the US, China, South Korea and Europe,

crossing borders to teach in Mexico and Canada and utilizing virtual platforms for programs and lectures . In 2023 representing the USA in the Interflora World Cup Competition, earning 8th place for the highest marks ever by a USA Competitor. She has done this all with a passion for pushing the boundaries of American floristry in a fresh and modern way.

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