Nov. 4, 2010 – This year’s Expo 2010 (formerly Garden & Floral Expo) took place in Toronto on Oct. 18-19, 2010. During the show, gardening sessions and seminars took place on the newly revamped Green for Life stage as well as a design segment with Suzy Caiger of the Canadian Institute of Floral Design. Caiger was joined by her peers, Shannon Jukes and Mona Star, as they demonstrated how to “Design on a Dime” this holiday season.
In the following videos, Caiger offers tips on accessorizing designs, preparing a Christmas greens bouquet and how to work ahead so you’re ready for the holiday rush.
Suzy Caiger at Expo 2010 - Prepping Your Shop
Suzy Caiger at Expo 2010 - Designs to Go
Suzy Caiger at Expo 2010 - Accessorizing Your Designs
Suzy Caiger at Expo 2010 - Christmas Greens Bouquet
Once the first day of Expo 2010 wrapped up, attendees were invited to enjoy cocktails and appetizers during the show’s Garden Party. CAFA members were on hand to entertain the bunch. The group welcomed new student CAFA members as well as new CAFA inductees to the organization.
Here's a list of the new inductees:
New CAFA Inductees
New CAFA Student Members
Marleen Crowley
Liz Lant
Cecilia (CC) Roa
Bronwyn Sullivan
Amy Morrison
Cherry Abou Hamid
Jennifer Chamberlain-Jobag
Christian Wong
Christina Kyonghui Lee
Debbie R. Goncalves
Ala Asadchaya
CAFA also presented a design demo themed “Out of this World.” Anne Leeson, CAFA, AIFD, Sabine Calame, CAFA, and Kara Johnston, CAFA took to the stage to share their floral arrangements.
Check out this video to see the inspiration behind Johnston’s design and how it progressed from start to finish.
CAFA Design Show 2010
You can check out pictures from the entire Expo 2010 event here.
