SFLSOP001 Source Information on Floristry Products and Services Assessment 4 Floristry Demonstration – Report This task requires you to attend an Industry demonstration or workshop as the basis of your assessment. You are to research where demonstrations will be taking place and to organise to attend the event The following events or organisations are a good starting point to begin your investigation ABC Gardening Australia Floriade NSW Floral Art Association Interflora Australia PFA APACK Floral sundries The aim of this Demonstration and report is to examine the event as a way to update industry knowledge, network with people in industry and learn new techniques to improve your knowledge and skills. (Report should be approx. 600 words plus pictures. Report should be written in full sentences). Your report should include the following information 1. Images of some of the demonstration pieces 2. Explanation of some new techniques/skills you observed 3. Explanation and application of any new products being used 4. Your ideas for the application of the technique/product/concept in a commercial environment 5. How you would promote this technique/product/concept to staff to inspire them and encourage them to apply/use it 6. Your reflections on the effectiveness of the demonstration in updating you with the latest industry knowledge (consider what the demonstrator says as well as what they create as well as the opportunity you had to network and get exposed to other aspects of the industry) 7. Explain the importance of Industry events such as expo's, demonstrations, and workshops in assisting florists stay up to date with current trends 8. Research what resources are available online for florists and compare this event with what you found online in terms of an effective way of updating industry knowledge, learning new skills and providing networking opportunities. Which is the better source of information and why? /100 ­­­­­­­­____100%