SAFD Houston. Society For The Advancement Of Floral Design

Meeting January 19, 2026 Presenter= Mary McCarthy of The Blooming Idea
2026-01-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 16833 T C Jester Blvd, Spring, TX 77379, TX
Committed to staying current with evolving design techniques and trends, Mary continually invests in her education—regularly attending design shows, workshops, and taking full advantage of the educational programs offered by the Texas State Florists’ Association. She earned her Texas Master Florist Advanced Certification (TMFA) and is an accredited member of the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). In 2022, Mary was honored to be named Texas Designer of the Year, a reflection of her dedication, artistry, and longstanding passion for floral design.

Saturday February 21, 2026 Christ Good Shepherd Church
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Christ Good Shepherd Church Room B-211
Members will volunteer to make 23 arrangements for Spring Cypress Senior Living. Meeting at Christ the Good Shepherd Church from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Room B211.

SAFD General Meeting Hands on Member take home Arrangement 30 people
2026-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 16833 T C Jester Blvd, Spring, TX 77379, TX
SAFD is having a Members only hands on Workshop for first thirty people that sign up. Arrangement to take home. Cost will be announced on our SAFD Blast. Social providing snacks at 6:30. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

SAFD Annual Tabletop Gala April 23, 2026 Augusta Pines Golf Club
2026-04-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Augusta Pines Golf Club 18 Augusta Pines Dr. Spring, Texas 77379
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Dinner served at 6:30pm Silent Auction and Raffle tickets sold for two $250.00 gift cards.

SAFD Meeting May 18, 2026 Presenter= Alan Masters AIFD, Master Florist
2026-05-18 18:30 - 21:00 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 16833 T C Jester Blvd, Spring, TX 77379, TX
We are blessed to welcome back one of our most beloved and talented presenters, Alan Masters, AIFD, CFD, and PFCI. Alan’s presentation is titled, “Nature’s Sculpted Elements,” and is sure to be amazing!!!! Alan Masters has been designing since the age of 16, beginning at a small hometown shop in Lufkin. Having won numerous industry awards, he is an avid competitor and loves finding new places to showcase his skills in competition settings. Alan is the former recipient of “Houston Designer of the Year”, “Texas Designer of the Year,” and “Louisiana Designer of the Year” awards. He has more than 41 years of experience in the industry and is a Jim Johnson Cup winner and a National Alliance of Floral Association’s Designer of the Year. With a passion for education and a love for inspiring others, Alan also taught Floral Design at the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School in Pasadena, Texas. Alan now focuses on his business, Magnolia and Pine Floral and Events.
