The Kishwaukee College Floral Design department hosted a guest designer as part of the Artist In Residence (AIR) program offered through the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the college.
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MALTA — The Kishwaukee College Floral Design department hosted a guest designer as part of the Artist In Residence (AIR) program offered through the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the college.
Students in Janet Gallagher’s Floral Design class welcomed Pete Samek, AIFD certified floral designer, for a morning lecture followed by an afternoon of design.
Pete Samek is a freelance designer, a 30-year veteran in the floral industry and is currently serving as an elected representative on the AIFD National Board. He was assistant director at the American Floral Art School for 14 years and taught floral design in Chicago, Taipei, Taiwan and San Juan, Puerto Rico. A former board member of AIFD’s North Central Chapter, Samek has been an active member with the organization since 1991. Samek along with designer J. Keith White decorated the VIP entries at the 2017 Rose Parade.