Level 2 Portfolio Requirements
Students interested in pursuing the Texas State Florists' Association (TSFA) Level 2 Floral Design Certification must submit a portfolio for review and approval by the TSFA Education Committee. Please allow at least two weeks for the portfolio review. Approval is required for certification test registration. Below is a list of items that must be included in the portfolio.
Required Items
- Letter of recommendation. View sample below.
Photos of the following: -
- Asymmetrical arrangement.
- Dozen stem vase arrangement.
- Dress a plant with a bow.
- Corsage, wired and taped.
- Four additional designs completed by the student.
- Documentation of two instances of volunteering and sharing of floral skills.
The portfolio must be submitted in PDF format, with slides ordered as follows:
- Slide One — Student name, grade, floral teacher, city and state.
- Slide Two — Letter of recommendation from a floral design teacher.
- Slide Three — Photo of an asymmetrical arrangement.
- Slide Four — Photo of the dozen stem vase arrangement.
- Slide Five — Photos of a wired and taped corsage.
- Slide Six — Photo of a plant or arrangement with a bow created by the student.
- Slide Seven — Photos of four additional designs created by the student.
- Slide Eight — Photos and descriptions of at least two examples of volunteering and sharing floral skills.
Helpful Examples
Letter of Recommendation for Level 2 Floral Design Certification
Date
School Name
Address
City, State Zip Code
Telephone Number
Texas State Florists’ Association,
As an agriscience teacher, at [High School], it is an honor to recommend [Student's Name] for the Level 2 Floral Certification. I have had the opportunity to get to know [Student's Name] in the classroom and as her FFA Advisor.
[Student's Name] has participated in many floral activities, including volunteering at the 2018 floral certification in Pittsburg, volunteering at the Texas Floral Showcase in Lubbock and helping set up the 2018 senior banquet by making arrangements and decorating the tables. [Student's Name] has also completed the Level 1 Floral Design Certification, and I can attest to her skill in designing the asymmetrical arrangement, corsage and dozen stem vase arrangement.
After volunteering at the Texas Floral Showcase, [Student's Name] had the opportunity to work during Valentine's Day for [Flower Shop]. She learned a lot about processing and making vase arrangements on the job. If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
Teacher's Name
Floral Teacher