Erika Bernhart - Floral Designer/Owner
From a very early age, it was apparent to her family that Erika was destined to enjoy a career in a creative field. Whether it was designing dresses from her mother's aprons, creating artwork for her walls or painting and rearranging her living space, Erika always enjoyed expressing herself through artistic outlets. Erika earned a degree in education from North Texas State University.
Early in her career, Erika was an elementary school teacher for over 10 years and continues to provide services as a substitute teacher from time to time. Looking for a career change, she pursued an interest in the field of Interior Design and eventually graduated with a degree from El Centro College.
Most recently, her interest into floral design was led by a Mother's Day bouquet from a large national chain that was less than impressive and helped her realize where she needed to apply her creative efforts. She completed the Floral Design program at Austin Community College (ACC), and performed apprenticeships with several of Austin's top wedding florists.
Early in her career, Erika was an elementary school teacher for over 10 years and continues to provide services as a substitute teacher from time to time. Looking for a career change, she pursued an interest in the field of Interior Design and eventually graduated with a degree from El Centro College.
Most recently, her interest into floral design was led by a Mother's Day bouquet from a large national chain that was less than impressive and helped her realize where she needed to apply her creative efforts. She completed the Floral Design program at Austin Community College (ACC), and performed apprenticeships with several of Austin's top wedding florists.
A Note From Erika
I started Strelitzia Floral Design Studio in June 2011 with the help of the wonderful instructors in the Floral Design Department at Austin Community College (ACC).
I have received floral design certificates from the ACC Floral Design program and my future goals include achieving Texas Master Florist status, and eventually, American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) certification.
I have received floral design certificates from the ACC Floral Design program and my future goals include achieving Texas Master Florist status, and eventually, American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) certification.