April is a busy and exciting time in the floral design classroom! As you balance preparing students for certification exams, gearing up for Career Development Events and creating innovative daily educational instruction, your impact is more important than ever. This month is all about refining skills, building confidence and helping students showcase what they’ve learned. Thank you for your dedication to growing the next generation of floral designers!
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2026 Scholarship Applications
Are Open!
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The Texas Floral Endowment Scholarships are now available for students and teachers, offering valuable financial support to individuals pursuing careers in the floral industry. These scholarships provide meaningful opportunities for you to advance your education, strengthen your skills and continue growing in your role as a floral design teacher or as a future floral professional. Each scholarship has its own specific eligibility criteria and application requirements, so applicants are encouraged to carefully review the guidelines of each. Please share this opportunity.
The submission deadline is April 15.
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Texas Farm Bureau — Early Ag Teacher Professional Development
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This workshop is a three-day professional development opportunity that immerses teachers in hands-on classroom/laboratory instruction focused on areas addressed in an agriscience classroom (i.e., instruction, SAEs, and FFA). Two tracks will be offered this year: Floral Design and Ag Mechanics. The workshop is free and will take place on May 31 through June 2 in Waco.
Registration Deadline — May 5
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TEXAS in Bloom — April 2026
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TSFA's TEXAS in Bloom magazine provides informative and entertaining articles on a variety of floral-related subjects. This monthly publication presents new ideas on ways to make your business or classroom more successful, keeps you up to date on issues of concern to the industry and highlights upcoming events.
A worksheet related to this month's articles, "Step Into a Living Dream" and "Orchids in the Concrete Jungle," is available on the TSFA Members Only Info Hub. Consider using it to accompany lessons in your classroom.
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Texas Floral Expo — June 19-21, San Marcos
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With more than a dozen educational sessions and four meals included in Everything Expo registration — plus the opportunity to select from eight optional hands-on workshops for an additional charge — this conference packs an incredible amount of floral design education and networking into a few short days. Earn more than 15 hours of PDE credit at this event!
Enjoy an early bird discount of $100 when you register by June 5 — and save even more as a TSFA member!
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Loading Now — Virtual Reality (VR) Enhanced Certification Training
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Students will step into the future of floral education with TSFA's Floral VR Experience for certification candidates. This immersive program prepares users for the TSFA Level 1 Floral Certification Exam with guided VR training and practice exams for the symmetrical triangle arrangement and boutonniere. Students will be able to learn by doing, gain instant feedback, build confidence and practice anytime in a realistic, virtual environment designed to align directly with TSFA certification standards.
This product is now available in the Meta Store and on the TSFA website.
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Instructional Slides — Level 1 and 2 Floral Certifications
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Available to floral enthusiasts, high school students, teachers and floral industry professionals, this certification evaluates foundational skills, such as proper mechanics, floral design techniques and knowledge of industry standards. Those seeking certification must demonstrate their ability to create basic floral arrangements with precision, creativity and attention to detail.
Are you considering having your students earn their Level 1 and Level 2 floral certifications? Explore the links below to access the resources for each certification level.
You can view the videos at — tsfa.org.
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2026 In-Person Testing Dates
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Students can test for their Level 1 and Level 2 certifications at the last in-person testing event of the year:
4/29/26 — City of Seguin Coliseum in Seguin, TX
Registration due: April 10
Level 1 exams can also be taken virtually — learn more at tsfa.org.
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Principle of the Month — Dominance
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Dominance is the arrangement of elements in a design that highlights one or more features as most important, causing the remaining elements to take on a supporting, less prominent role. A strong floral design guides the viewer’s eye by establishing clear visual importance, with the focal area serving as the central point of attention. This focal area, often the visual “anchor” of the arrangement, is where elements such as size, color intensity, texture or placement are used to draw the eye and create emphasis. By concentrating visual weight in this space — through larger forms, bolder colors, tighter groupings or contrasting materials — the designer creates a sense of balance and purpose. Supporting elements then play a secondary role, enhancing rather than competing with this center of interest. When thoughtfully developed, the focal area not only organizes the composition but also communicates the design’s message with clarity and impact.
A 24"x36" PDF poster, a worksheet and a printable of this visual are available on the TSFA Member's Only Info Hub.
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April's Flower of the Month Club design is a round floral design. This arrangement displays an analogous color harmony. The recipe for this design is as follows:
- 3 — Free Spirit roses.
- 3 — Lily grass.
- 5 — Aspidistra leaves.
- 1 — 4”x4”x4” cube vase.
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- Formative Design Objectives, PFDE Preparation and Competition Course — May 22-23.
- Texas Floral Expo — June 19-21, San Marcos, Texas.
- Fundamental Elements and Principles of Floral Design Course — July 31-August 2.
- Wedding Bouquet and Flowers to Wear Workshop — August 26-27.
- Texas Master Florist In-Person Classes — August 28-31.
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Texas State Florists' Association
P.O. Box 859
Leander, TX 78646
512.528.0806
tsfaadmin@tsfa.org
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