This year’s NCCPF Hands-On Design School . . . was held on September 27th – 30th. Our gracious host was Lihmil Wholesale Flowers in Kernersville, NC. With thirty plus years of experience, Nelson Simpson, AIFD PFCI NCCPF, the instructor for the course is a member of the NC State Florists Association since 1991, a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, Professional Floral Communicators International, and a NC Certified Professional Florist.
The hands-on design school is a very detailed program where students learn principles and elements of design, design terminology, current design styles, sympathy design, and wedding design. During the course, our students learned proper technique and also learned to execute methods of design skills from beginning forms to other advanced applications. The subject matter of the day ended with the student creating their own design with instructional oversight. Along with a grade for their design, the student is given a daily exam. Upon completion of the 3-day course, the student is eligible to begin or finish the online courses portion of the certification. The final goal is to pass the Final Certification examination and proudly earn their NCCPF certification.
This year’s NCCPF Hands-On Design School . . . was held on September 27th – 30th. Our gracious host was Lihmil Wholesale Flowers in Kernersville, NC. With thirty plus years of experience, Nelson Simpson, AIFD PFCI NCCPF, the instructor for the course is a member of the NC State Florists Association since 1991, a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, Professional Floral Communicators International, and a NC Certified Professional Florist.
The hands-on design school is a very detailed program where students learn principles and elements of design, design terminology, current design styles, sympathy design, and wedding design. During the course, our students learned proper technique and also learned to execute methods of design skills from beginning forms to other advanced applications. The subject matter of the day ended with the student creating their own design with instructional oversight. Along with a grade for their design, the student is given a daily exam. Upon completion of the 3-day course, the student is eligible to begin or finish the online courses portion of the certification. The final goal is to pass the Final Certification examination and proudly earn their NCCPF certification.
Pat Murray, a lifetime NCSFA member who originated the NCCPF School Program in 1986
Nelson Simpson, AIFD PFCI NCCPF
NCCPF 2017 Instructor
Nelson Simpson, AIFD PFCI NCCPF
NCCPF 2017 Instructor
Congratulations to all of this year’s students for exhibiting hard work and determination and in successfully completing and passing the hands-on portion of the NC Certified Profession Florist Design Program. This year’s roster included:
- Joan Caudle – Young’s Florist, Kernersville, NC
- Megan Purcell – Harris Teeter, Chapel Hill, NC
- Shauna Bailey – Asheville, NC
- Robert McGhee – Purple Poppy Florist, Wake Forest, NC
- Melanie Murdock – Raleigh, NC
- PangKou Xiong – PK Floral Design, Huntersville, NC
- Frances Watson – The Wedding Woman, Durham, NC
- Jane Utley – The Wedding Woman, Durham, NC
- Nicholas Anders – S. Alamance High School, Burlington, NC
Congratulations to all of this year’s students for exhibiting hard work and determination and in successfully completing and passing the hands-on portion of the NC Certified Profession Florist Design Program. This year’s roster included:
- Joan Caudle – Young’s Florist, Kernersville, NC
- Megan Purcell – Harris Teeter, Chapel Hill, NC
- Shauna Bailey – Asheville, NC
- Robert McGhee – Purple Poppy Florist, Wake Forest, NC
- Melanie Murdock – Raleigh, NC
- PangKou Xiong – PK Floral Design, Huntersville, NC
- Frances Watson – The Wedding Woman, Durham, NC
- Jane Utley – The Wedding Woman, Durham, NC
- Nicholas Anders – S. Alamance High School, Burlington, NC
Nelson did an excellent job of instructing the course. His depth of knowledge and passion for design was displayed in his teaching methods.
"DO IT NCCPF school is an experience you don't wish to pass up on. I was nervous but pushed myself to do it. Well worth my time and effort.
I learned techniques and actually understood why we do it the way we do. Learned a lot of terminology. The helpers were very good.
Hands-on, best way to learn. Loved the class, learned a lot of great things such as mechanics, basics, to different types of arrangements.
The community of people helping each other to become better floral designers was the best value that I gained from this school.
The school covered a wide range of design techniques. The tips and tricks mentioned throughout were very helpful and interesting.
I would recommend this class to any designer at any level whether you're going for certification or not. Nelson is very knowledgeable and talented.
Nelson did a great job covering floral design techniques. I learned so much and everyone was so helpful and attentive to our needs.
Even though I've been designing for years, I still learned more technique knowledge. Nelson was very knowledgeable and easy to follow.
Hands-on, best way to learn. Loved the class, learned a lot of great things such as mechanics, basics, to different types of arrangements.
The community of people helping each other to become better floral designers was the best value that I gained from this school.
The school covered a wide range of design techniques. The tips and tricks mentioned throughout were very helpful and interesting.
Nelson did an excellent job of instructing the course. His depth of knowledge and passion for design was displayed in his teaching methods.
"DO IT NCCPF school is an experience you don't wish to pass up on. I was nervous but pushed myself to do it. Well worth my time and effort.
I learned techniques and actually understood why we do it the way we do. Learned a lot of terminology. The helpers were very good.
I would recommend this class to any designer at any level whether you're going for certification or not. Nelson is very knowledgeable and talented.
Nelson did a great job covering floral design techniques. I learned so much and everyone was so helpful and attentive to our needs.
Even though I've been designing for years, I still learned more technique knowledge. Nelson was very knowledgeable and easy to follow.
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