Pre-Test

Introducing the new Floral Design Pre-Test—an essential companion to the Knowledge-Based Certification test—designed to give teachers valuable insights of student’s previous knowledge at the beginning of the school year. This thirty question diagnostic tool provides a clear view of student readiness by aligning each question with the Floral Design TEKS. Teachers will have access to a detailed test matrix that shows exactly which TEKS each question targets. After testing, a comprehensive spreadsheet of student scores is provided, highlighting missed questions along with their corresponding TEKS. This allows teachers to pinpoint learning gaps and tailor instruction to better prepare students for certification success.

Log in to the info hub to gain access to this members-only exclusive! 

Become a Texas Master Florist

Want to take your floral design skills to the next level? TSFA offers the Texas Master Florist (TMF) program, one of the most comprehensive educational programs in the floral industry. The TMF program offers a recognized standard of professional excellence and provides a great opportunity to develop your design skills and earn an industry-recognized designation. 

How to Become a Texas Master Florist:

*3-5 years of experience in floral design is recommended. 

1. Be a TSFA member.

2. Complete and return the TMF application.

3. Take and pass the TMF qualifying exam.

4. Complete the seven online classes.

5. Attend the three in-person, hands-on sessions.

6. Once you have passed all 10 classes — hands-on and online — you may register for the Texas Master Florist final exam.

Inspire the Next Generation of Florists

Looking for free, engaging resources to help your students explore careers in the floral and horticulture industries? Seed Your Future offers a wide range of career exploration tools designed specifically for educators like you! From classroom-ready materials to videos, career pathway spotlights to a webinar series where students can engage with young professionals.

Explore the resources and bring real-world floral career insights into your classroom:

seedyourfuture.org.

Upcoming:

Seed Your Future will be developing a series of career videos specific to the floral industry – something like this but for floral Seed Your Future Documentary Series - Matteo Cuminotti Lead Technologist at Corteva Agriscience.

Element of the Month — Form

Form is defined as the overall 3D geometric shape of the design that can be measured by height, width and depth. 

When looking at a design, you should be able to see a distinctive shape to the design.  These include circle, square, rectangle, oval, triangle, crescent, etc. 

You may also see a "Free Form", however, this is not a shape, but an interpretation or extension of a form and should only be done when the basic forms are mastered.  Forms can either be open or closed.

Open form:  light and airy and has space between the materials.

Closed form: a tight or massed placement of materials with little or no space between each item.

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

Texas Floral Showcase in Tyler on Sept. 24

TSFA is delighted to present "Everything's Coming Up Roses," a floral-themed wonderland designed to inspire and educate. This showcase will be held at the Tyler Rose Garden Center on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and features a presentation and optional workshop by Deborah De La Flor AIFD CFD PFCI.

TSFA members save on all classes and events! Interested in bringing students to this event? Email tsfaadmin@tsfa.org for details about special student group rates.

Teacher Training and Certification

Start the year by earning your Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher Certification to advance your professional development and gain insight into the certification process and skills students need to achieve certification. Each hands-on design workshop provides 9 CEU credits. Select a location below to learn more about the next classes on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Lubbock and on Oct. 7 in Huntsville.