Koehler & Dramm’s Institute of Floristry (KDIOF) was founded by Ardith Beveridge, AIFD and Rick Dramm. KDIOF began in the spring of 1989 by offering Floral One classes in the evenings. Students soon asked for more classes. By 1990, the Institute added Floristry Two and in 1991, they added day classes.

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The school saw a need for students to learn not only about the design aspects of the flower industry but also the various aspects of owning a business. Soon, specific business portions were tailored to each class to help students achieve success. Ardith, with the help of her colleagues, compiled the first textbook for the school. As students advanced through KDIOF, Ardith continued her education by receiving her AIFD, AAF, CAFA, PFCI, and took state association accreditation programs. She traveled the world taking international classes to stay current with design styles and trends. Then, she brought all she had learned back to the classroom and expanded the curriculum. The school is an approved AIFD education partner. We are a private career school in Minnesota Office of Higher Education annually. 

 

Today, KDIOF is flourishing with continued advances in designs and techniques. The Institute has produced successful and leading designers who are expanding the floral industry.  We are one of the top schools in the nation taught by a hand-selected team by Ardith, who are leaders in their own respect and field, along with a wonderful administration.  The school has expanded in not only classes offered, but instructors who continue to take classes themselves in order to provide clarity in their instruction, as well as inspiration. 
 

Credits earned at the institute may not transfer to all other institutions.