Bill J Harper, AIFD, AAF, FAM is one of the floral industry's most accomplished designers, educators, consultants and lecturers. His love an appreciation of nature was cultivated on his family's farm in rural Missouri, where he lives today.
Bill's career has placed him in many roles, including floral artist and visual merchandiser. His designs have been featured in magazines and books, both nationally and internationally, over the past three decades. He is one of six American designers featured in the millennium edition of World Flower Artists 2 (2000), and he has been a frequent contributor to Florists' Review magazine for more than 25 years.
As a teacher, Bill has traveled extensively throughout the Unites States, Europe and Asia conducting schools, workshops and exhibitions. As a product designer-development consultant, he traveled to China, making significant contributions in the innovation of permanent botanicals, floral decor and accessories.
Bill was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 1977. Since then, he has served the organization in many ways including national president(1991-1992), membership chair (1984-1988), and National Symposium chair (1984,2003,2009). In 1996, Bill was presented the Distinguished Service Award to AIFD and honored as a fellow of the organization. Bill is also a member of the American Academy of Floriculture(AAF) and the Floral Academy of Missouri(FAM).
Additional honors include designing at the White House and for three presidential inaugrations as well as for the rededication of the Statue of Liberty (1986). Bill also was the first runner-up in the 1974 FTD America's Cup design competition.
Bill's extensive experience and design acumen have been enhanced by his love of ART and horticulture. Tirelessly inquisitive, Bill sees ordinary objects in the most extraordinary ways. Innovation is his trademark.
Nature takes over
The Designs of Bill Harper
Published by Florists Review 2009
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