Petals of the Past~ Blooms of the Future
The 100th Anniversary of Swan Island Dahlia Farms
Sept 18-20th, 2026
Join Robbyn, Trish, Chelle and Annie for The Battle of Blooms Dahlia Competition and their Workshops plus a lot of Artistry Fun.
Robbyn Repp, AIFD
Robbyn R. Repp, the creative force behind Petal to the Metal Flowers in Hillsboro, Oregon. With over a decade in the floral industry, I focus on hands-on education, creative exploration, and building confidence through flowers. I help guide your creativity and bring it to life.
I’ve competed in the Sylvia Cup Floral Competition and Hawaii Neo-Tropica HFNA alongside Annie—experiences that continue to shape my design style and push creative boundaries.
I teach workshops and floral events, including classes at Swan Island Dahlias, and freelance to stay connected to both the creative and educational sides of floristry.
I serve as Vice President of the Northwest Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) and as a member of the national AIFD Marketing Committee. I’m a Nationally Accredited Florist and a Professional Floral Communicators International (PFCI) member, blending design expertise with a passion for teaching.
Teaching is at the core of my work, and I’m grateful to share what I love every day.
Trish Nishikawa, AIFD
Trish Nishikawa AIFD is an award winning floral designer, based out of San Jose, California.
Her designs have been featured at the San Francisco De Young Museum’s yearly “Bouquets to Art” exhibit and Fleur de Villes floral fashion exhibits where she has won the award for the most creative design of show twice.
In 2024, Trish was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers, an elite group of the top florists around the world and had the honor of presenting a mainstage program at AIFD Symposium.
Today she works both as a licensed speech therapist and owner of a floral design company, Project Fleur, where she specializes in classes, corporate events and wedding work. Currently she is working on her first children’s book which combines her love of flowers with her Japanese American heritage..
Chelle Dummer, AIFD
Michelle “Chelle” Dummer, AIFD, EMC, is a highly accomplished floral designer and artist whose career spans nearly three decades. Since beginning in 1996, she has collaborated with an array of talented designers across the Portland metro area, building a diverse and well-rounded foundation in the floral industry. Today, she operates Chelle Floral Design from her home studio in Tualatin, Oregon, where she creates work that ranges from everyday arrangements to large-scale installations.
Chelle’s expertise includes sympathy work, bridal and event design, production, parade floats, floral couture, and European-inspired artistry. She currently serves as Director of Education for the Pacific Northwest Florist Association and as Director at Large for NW AIFD. A lifelong learner, Chelle earned her Certified Floral Designer (CFD) designation in 2017, was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 2018, and most recently achieved her European Master Certification (EMC) in 2025. She is also a certified evaluator and judge, and a former instructor at the Floral Design Institute. Chelle’s passion for her craft continues to inspire her growth, as she shares: “I am blessed to be able to say that I love my job, which fuels me to continue learning.”
Annie Chen, AIFD
Annie’s passion for flowers began in 2004 when a college friend asked her to design her wedding. With no formal training, she took on the challenge—and the experience sparked a lasting love for floral design.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Oregon, Annie spent over a decade in HR recruitment and sales before following her entrepreneurial instincts into the floral world. She trained at the Floral Design Institute in 2009 and went on to found Floral Sunshine, a studio-based event floral business.
In 2018, Annie co-founded Elope in Portland, an intimate wedding company that grew rapidly during and after COVID as demand for smaller celebrations surged. She has also been teaching at the Floral Design Institute for the past two years, sharing her knowledge with the next generation of designers.
When Annie isn’t filling her bucket with favorite blooms like dahlias and peonies, she’s filling it with fresh fish and seafood.
Battle of the Blooms~
Friday Sept 18~ 11:30 am checking
Swan Island Dahlia
995 NW 22nd Ave
Canby, Or 97013