Becoming a Texas Master Florist
About the Texas Master Florist Program
The Texas Master Florist program is one of the most complete educational programs in the floral industry. It is divided into three segments: Design Production, Design Management and Master Florist Certification and is designed to benefit everyone from sales to designers to shop owners. The Texas Master Florist program provides a high level of professional excellence which is recognized throughout the industry. Annual membership with TSFA is required to maintain the TMF designation.
Am I Eligible for the Texas Master Florist Program?
After completion of the TMF Application a TSFA Education Committee Member will administer the Texas Master Certified Florist qualifying exam. The TMF qualifying exam is given to ensure your goal of becoming a successful Texas Master Florist.
Upon completion of the Texas Master Certified Florist certification, you are eligible to enroll in a national certification prep course with the objective of testing for the American Institute of Floral Design Certified Floral Designer (CFD®). Please contact the TSFA office at (512) 528-0806 for additional information on the TSFA national certification prep course.
Steps to Becoming a Texas Master Florist
- Complete and return the TSFA TMF Application available at www.tsfa.org or by calling the TSFA Office at (512) 528-0806.
- Take and Pass the TMF qualifying exam.
- After passing the TMF qualifying exam, you are eligible to register online for seven of the ten qualifying courses in this certification program.
- Register for the three hands-on courses.
- Once you have successfully completed all ten courses both hands-on and online, you may register for Texas Master Florist final exam.
. (TMF) Texas Master Certified Florist Content
Hands-on Courses
Celebration of Life ; Sympathy Design
Funeral flowers are more than an expression of sympathy; they are symbols of faith and respect. In this workshop you will learn Sympathy Arrangements in baskets and containers, Standing Sprays, Wreaths, Form Pieces, Casket Sprays, Cremation Urn Pieces, Celebration of Life and much more.
Wedding Florals
A florist can make or break their reputation through their wedding flowers. In this workshop you will learn Corsages, Boutonnieres, Hairpieces, Hand-Tied Bouquets and more.
The Elements and Principles of Floral Design
This course might as well be called “Tools of Design.” Principles are not arbitrary rules: they are constant guidelines.
Online Courses
Floral Business Procedures and Policies
The goal of daily business procedures is to acquaint the individual with the basic definitions and business procedures needed to operate a floral shop on a day to day basis.
Care & Handling of Foliage and Flowering Plants
Plants add a touch to our homes and brighten our indoor surroundings. In the course you will learn the Plant’s Morphology, the Plant’s Physiology, Plant Nomenclature and much more.
Care of Cut Flowers & Foliage
Cut flowers, even though they have been separated from the parent plant, are living, actively metabolizing plant parts. You will explore the
factors affecting quality, tips and handling, pre-treatments and Care and Handling Terms.
Floral Sales and Profitability for the Retail Florist
In today’s market, the customers must be our focus and direction with intent, our business will be successful.
Flower Shop Delivery Concepts
In this 24-hour, self service society, few customer-oriented personalized services remain. Delivery is a service that is very competitive and is the one commodity the floral industry has that keeps customers coming to our shops.
The Art of Effective Visual Merchandising
Merchandising is anything that is done to develop the business and move your product. The course will show you how to prepare a merchandising calendar, explain productive use of space, design, lighting, signage, and much more.
Advertising & Marketing
In today’s advertising market, the consumer is over exposed to commercial messages. The business must get noticed and this course will provide the tools needed for success.
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For any additional questions about the TMF Certification Program please contact:
Texas State Florists’ Association I P.O. Box 859 I Leander, TX 78646
512.528.0806 I tsfaadmin@tsfa.org I www.tsfa.org
