Sunday, April 1, 2012

AIFD "ARTIST IN RESIDENCE" PROGRAM

AIFD AIR PROGRAM

DESIGN PANEL:  KATHERINE ZHANG (ABOVE); HIROMI NOMURA, YOKO KLINGEBIEL, KAORI IMAIZUMI, SUSAN ISHKANIAN
SPONSOR:  KITAYAMA BROTHERS INC.
HOSTED BY SAIFD MENZIE CHAPTER AT CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 12, 2012 - 6:00 TO 9:00PM
 AIR STANDS FOR "ARTIST IN RESIDENCE".   This is an exciting program that student members of AIFD coordinate with their advisor.  Student AIFD (SAIFD) maintain Chapters from 13 colleges and universities throughout the U.S.  The Chapters are required to host AIR programs at their instructional facility.  AIFD designers are invited to teach, demonstrate and share their expertise. Local suppliers/wholesalers and growers can participate by donating product for a program.  The latest trends, techniques, and styles are implemented into these programs and student interaction is essential.  An important objective is to build bridges of community and career opportunities while also helping industry designers become more acquainted with the colleges training programs. The Menzie Chapter at City College of San Francisco is strong and competitive.  The Chapter has produced many award winning students that became AIFD members and industry leaders.