Profile
Dawn J Wilson-Thiel CPFD
Diploma in Floral Arts and Science
Relevant Qualifications
Diploma in Floral Arts and Science
Institute of Floristry – Minneapolis, MN
Head Tutor: Ardith Beveridge , AIFD, AAF, PFCI, CAFA, MSF
This diploma is taught by one of Americas' premier floral designers, Ardith Beveridge. This course should not be confused with internet qualifications that are commonplace in the industry. Dawn is the only floral designer in the Northern Wisconsin area that holds this type of Diploma.
Certificates in Floral:
| Floristry 1 Basic Design |
Bridal Bouquets Design |
| Floristry 2 Advance Floral Design |
Wedding/Celebration Design |
| Floristry 3 European & Party Design |
Ceremony Decorations Design |
| Floristry 4 Taking the Next Step |
Corsages & Boutonnieres |
| Business Basic |
Today’s Tribute design (Sympathy) |
| Potter Bench Profit’s(Indoor plants) |
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WUMFA Courses:
Fundamentals of Wedding Design
Color,Texture, Form and Harmony
Work Experience
Floral work experience in:
Germany, New Zealand, USA (Eagle River, Rhinelander, Minneapolis)
Dawn has previously worked in the film/television industry on feature films and television commercials, planning and organising with Designers to the NZ Fashion Show/Awards and Travel shows in NZ, Australia, Asia and USA. Dawn has worked with many government ministers and dignitaries at a local and national level in NZ, and in the USA with state government.
International Special Event Design Team 2009/2010
Dawn has been selected as one of six to the International floral team. We specialise in wedding and event work within USA and to International destinations.
A selection of reviews
"You created an elegant and festive floral décor that our staff and visitors to the State Capitol will enjoy. Your work is greatly appreciated."
- Governor Tim Pawlenty, St Paul, Minnesota
"OMG—the flowers are to die for—absolutely gorgeous, creative, unique and exactly what I wanted…please tell her they are exquisite."
- Private Client, Eagle River/San Francisco
"Thank you so much for the incredibly beautiful floral arrangements at our Wedding. I just adored the look of my bouquet, you have a flair for listening to exactly what I wanted. All our guests commented on the arrangements at the reception, thank you for making it such a special occasion for us."
- Sara and Mike, Phelps
"Dawn, Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers in the church and at the luncheon the day of Barb's funeral.
It looked very dignified and we appreciated all the work on the day."
Don, Eagle River
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