Meet the Flower Market: History and Stories &"Mini" Flower show

New York City Historic Floral District

Meet the amazing story of the Floral District, presented by James Francois-Pijuan. James will share his fascination with this most interesting and unique New York City district. The history, the charm, the characters, the shops, the joy of flowers in all their array of beauty.

He will share photos and answer the questions you have always wondered about.

Books will be for sale for $35. Cash appreciated.

Doors open and Socializing from 11:30 AM, Japanese Obento box lunch from 12:00, Presentation from 12:30

TICKETS: $25 for members. $45 for guests (includes obento box lunch)

CONTACTS:

• "Mini flower show"[email protected]
• Tickets: Tomoyo Naito - [email protected]

About Ikebana International (I.I.NY)

Founded in Tokyo in 1956, I.I. is a global non-profit with members spanning over 50 countries. The New York Chapter (I.I.NY) stands as one of 250 chapters worldwide. We bring together diverse enthusiasts, styles, and schools, sharing in inspirations, philosophies, and techniques. Join I.I.NY to immerse in programs and engage with talents from various Ikebana schools.

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I.I.NY is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as per law. 10% of proceeds contribute to the Carola Meller Memorial Fund for education.

What is a Mini Flower Show? It's not mini flowers! It is a small exhibit, often with first time artists showcasing their work. All beautiful!

Photo by Leehwa Sheih.

Our speaker, James François-Pijuan is a talented floral designer who has successfully run his own business, François-Pijuan Floral & Event Design Company, for over twenty-five years.

His clientele includes heads of state and celebrities. With his creative flair and innovative outlook, James is continually deepening his knowledge and refining his craft.

His passion for floral design began during his time as a bellman on the overnight shift at the Waldorf Astoria, where he experimented with discarded flowers to make unique and expressive floral sculptures. Since then, he has wholeheartedly immersed himself in learning and exploring different aspects of the craft.

Beyond his love for floral design, James is committed to giving back to the floral community. He has created the first-ever online directory for New York’s Floral District, which can be found at NYC-floraldistrict.com, and volunteered to launch an online platform called Usedeventstuff.com, designed to help recycle event goods for florists and event planners . He also helped coordinate the first-ever Floral District Mother’s Day Block Party to celebrate the industry and community.

James has written a book to preserve the rich history of the Floral District and its community of artists and businesses. Currently, he is spearheading efforts to establish the first-ever floral museum, aptly named NYC Historic Floral District Museum, which will shine a spotlight on the industry’s special place in the city and the world. With his dedication and commitment to floral design and its community, the industry is sure to thrive and bloom for many years to come.

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