SPEAKER PROFILE

Hitomi Gilliam AIFD

Susan is a floral designer, artist and instructor who creates unusual, boundary-pushing floral art including elaborate headpieces, floral wearables, floral installations, and her signature succulent jewelry. Her soulful, seasonally- inspired creations have been described as exquisite living artwork.
A passionate teacher, Susan offers instruction for new and professional florists through her online classes, “Virtual Studio” membership, and through destination workshops.

Susan’s work has been featured in leading industry publications and websites including Fusion Flowers Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Flower magazine, Florist’s Review, My Modern Met, Refinery 29, SELF, Buzzfeed, Good Housekeeping, Belle Armoire, and Midwest Living. Susan is a member of Chapel Designers and Slow Flowers. Her first book, “The Art of Wearable Flowers” was released spring 2020, with Chronicle Books. Her second book, “Flowers for All,” will debut Spring, 2023.

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Speaking on Day 1, Day 3
Time TBA

DAY 1
Enjoy a 30-40min LIVE Presentation with Hitomi Gilliam on Sustainability

Presentation will be followed by Live Audience Q&A.

More info coming soon.

DAY 3
Enjoy a 90min LIVE Design Demonstration & Wrap-Up Presentation with Hitomi Gilliam and Gregor Lersch

More info coming soon.

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Join us this September for 3 days of virtual presentations from industry leaders on how they practice and approach sustainability in floristry.