Welcome to Floral Design & Shop Management @ GWC!

The Golden West College Floral Design and Shop Management program offers students excellent instruction of industry skills necessary to secure employment in a quick format. Students receive hands-on experience and quality instruction with instructors who are accredited by the American Institute of Floral Designers, AIFD. AIFD is a globally recognized and respected organization, which is dedicated to promoting the art of floral design as a professional career.

The program is aligned with the California Certified Florist’s Certificate and completion of this program will help prepare students for the state exam. The program is designed to provide practical training to enable students to secure employment in the floral industry.

Students will learn an internationally recognized occupation and portable skill. The program offers employment opportunities by supporting local businesses by acting as a job clearing house. Students have the opportunity to participate in professional industry events, such as the California State Floral Association’s Annual Event, Top Ten Design Competition and Student Competition, the AIFD National Symposium and local industry design shows. Golden West College students consistently earn honors and win awards at the Orange County Fair during floral design competitions, including “Best of Show”.

Gail Call, AIFD

Associate Professor,

Floral Design

gcall@gwc.cccd.edu

Note to all GWC Floral Design Students

We have created a Flickr group specifically dedicated to you! Join our growing community and share your arrangement pictures with other fellow students.