November

A Season of Thanks and Creativity in November.

As we move into November, it’s the perfect time to pause and appreciate all that we’re thankful for — our students’ creativity, our fellow educators’ dedication and the beauty of flowers that inspire us daily. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s easy to get swept up in the holiday hustle, but it’s also a great opportunity to keep our floral design lessons strong and engaging. Whether you’re crafting seasonal arrangements, exploring fall color palettes or connecting design projects to themes of gratitude, this month is full of meaningful ways to inspire your students and celebrate the spirit of the season.

Exciting News: Level 2 Floral Certification included on 2025-2030 IBC list!

We’re thrilled to share that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has officially reinstated the Texas State Florists’ Association Level II Floral Certification to the 2025–2030 Industry-Based Certification (IBC) List!

This means the Level II Certification will not be sunset in August 2026 as previously announced— ensuring that students can continue to earn this valuable credential for years to come. This reinstatement recognizes the strength, relevance, and industry support behind our floral education programs and the advanced skills students gain through this certification. Stay tuned for the official posting of the final IBC list from TEA — and join us in celebrating this exciting news for floral design education in Texas!

Welcome from TSFA President Marisa Guerrero

2026 In-Person Testing Dates

Floral certification testing is coming up in 2026! Students can test for their Level 1 and Level 2 certifications at one of TSFA’s testing events:

1/28/26 — East View High School in Georgetown, TX
2/21/26 — Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, TX
3/4/26 — Tyler Rose Garden in Tyler, TX
3/26/26 — Region 17 Education Service Center in Lubbock, TX
4/9/26 — Tony Burger Activity Center in Austin, TX
4/16/26 — Klein ISD Multipurpose Center in Klein, TX
4/29/26 — City of Seguin Coliseum in Seguin, TX

Level 1 exams can also be taken virtually — learn more at tsfa.org.

Register for Level 1

Register for Level 2

Fundamental Elements and Principles

of Design Class — January 9-11

Taught by expert faculty with years of experience in the floral industry, these courses will help provide you with the skills needed to increase your knowledge, hone your skills and advance your career. Members of the Texas State Florists' Association (TSFA) enjoy significant savings on these classes and other offerings from the TSFA School of Floral Design. Submit your registration by Dec. 26, 2025.

Dates, Times and Costs

Basic Floral Design and Care and Handling.
- Jan. 9 — 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sympathy Design.
- Jan. 10 — 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Floral Management.
- Jan. 10 — 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wedding Design.
- Jan. 11 — 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Register Here

Preview of Element of Design poster "Line." Poster is green with 26 visual representations of the different forms of line.

Element of the Month — Texture

Texture is the surface quality of any material as perceived by sight or touch. Examples are smooth, glossy, rough, fuzzy, sharp, coarse, waxy, velvety etc.

Texture is found in the floral materials and the accessories in a design.

You can download a 24"x36" PDF poster, a worksheet and a printable of this visual on the TSFA Member's Only Info Hub.

Info Hub

Vertical floral design with large reflexed kale as the focal area. The vertical line is created with blue delphinium, and accented with 4 green carnations. Design is in a cube vase.

Flower of the Month Club

November's Flower of the Month Club design is a cone-shaped floral design with a cute turkey pick. This design displays an analogous color harmony. The recipe for this design is as follows:

3 — Celosia.
2 — burgundy Cremons.
2 — Bottle Brush flowers.
3 — Hypericum berries.
1 — Turkey pick.
2 — rings of aluminum wire.
Pittosporum.
1 — Syndicate Sales 3059 vase.
⅓ — brick of wet floral foam.
18” of aspidistra leaf ribbon.

What's Budding at TSFA?

In-Person Testing Events — Check out the 2026 testing dates to plan ahead for your Level 1 and Level 2 testing.
VR Program and Advanced Curriculum — Coming Winter 2025 and early 2026!

Events Calendar

Texas State Florists' Association

P.O. Box 859

Leander, TX 78646

512.528.0806

tsfaadmin@tsfa.org

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