Instructor: Robert Fletcher
Robert's love of floral design gardening and gardening blossomed early on while working closely with his grandmothers in their gardens on the east coast and the on the western plains. While in high school an opportunity to take part in a work - study program, which provided the means to study and learn his craft through working in local flower shops. His interest and education in all things floral thrived at Pine Florist & Greenhouses. While apprenticing with the former chairman of the Department of Agriculture for Rutgers University, Robert trained in the fine art of custom soil mixing, planting and the propagation of seasonal annual and perennial plants and flowers. During his tenure in Rhode Island, the occasion arose to work with extraordinary event producers Flowers by Appointment and Ménage Designs. Through working with these unique designers, Robert honed his talents designing decor for exceptional events from Newport to Boston and San Francisco. Upon returning to the New York, Robert's career fast tracked to having the opportunity to work with some of the best and most creative names in the event business, including Elegant Affairs NYC, Frank Alexander, Van Vliet & Trap and Jes Gordon, just to name a few, which furthered his skill set and love of the business. |