3-Day Advanced PFDE Preparation April 2027

Service Description

3-Day Advanced PFDE Preparation April 2027 The 3-Day Advanced PFDE Preparation April 2027 program is an intensive, hands-on experience created for floral designers preparing for the AIFD® Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE®). Participants strengthen their technical execution, mechanics, time management, design evaluation skills, and professional confidence. Dates: April 20–22, 2027 Instructor: Alejandro Figueira Fernandes, AIFD, CFD, CEJ, PFCI Host: Ornatus Floral Academy — AIFD Education Partner Format: Intensive, hands-on, immersive program Program Goal Prepare participants with the knowledge, techniques, mechanics, time-management strategies, and professional mindset needed to approach the PFDE® with greater preparation and confidence. DAY 1 — Orientation, Foundations & Technical Mastery 1. Welcome and Program Orientation 2. Detailed Overview of the PFDE® Format and Design Categories 3. Review of the Elements and Principles of Floral Design 4. Professional Mechanics and Advanced Technical Execution 5. Workspace Organization, Time Management, and Efficiency DAY 2 — Four-Hour PFDE Mock Evaluation Participants complete a four-hour, timed mock evaluation consisting of five floral designs. The simulation is structured to help candidates practice working under conditions similar to the PFDE® experience. Provided: • Fresh floral materials • Containers and hard goods • Evaluation criteria sheets • Mock scoring rubric modeled on PFDE® evaluation criteria DAY 3 — Professional Review, Scoring & Guided Improvement 1. Group Review and Instructor Walk-Through 2. One-on-One Evaluation Sessions with Certified Evaluators/Judges 3. Individual Scoring and Constructive Feedback 4. Hands-On Corrections and Guided Improvements 5. Strategies for Continued Practice and Professional Development Important Information This independent preparation program is offered by Ornatus Floral Academy and is not the official AIFD Professional Floral Design Evaluation. Participation does not guarantee a specific score, CFD designation, or invitation to become an Accredited Member of AIFD. Candidates must register separately and satisfy all current requirements established by AIFD.