Linda receives esteemed Floristry Award for Creative Innovation & Initiative
- Floral Designer - Linda
- Jun 3, 2016
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 22, 2022
A journey which was in the thought process for some time before embarking upon the commitment in 2014 was a difficult decision.
Business had evolved greatly since it began in 2003 and was now focused on Floristry.
Embarking on a 12 month full time Professional Floristry Certification meant a substantial amount of time out of the business to spend on Research and Development.
"This decision was probably the greatest which has impacted business in more ways than ever imagined."
On completion of the Professional Floristry course, I decided to proceed to the next level of Advanced Floristry techniques completed in 2015.
Currently this is the highest level of Floristry Education readily available within Australia involving complex floristry techniques. The course is over a 12 month period.
The Graduation for the course was on the 1st of June, 2016
In addition,
"I was awarded the esteemed Bernie Gadd Memorial Floristry Award 2015 for Creative Innovation and Inititiave"
This award in memory of Bernie Gadd, who was a highly regarded and talented Australian Florist and was actually the Teacher of my Teacher, Jeff Smith.
Jeff always spoke highly of Bernie describing him as the one who pushed his creative boundaries during his teaching.
I express the same for my teacher, Jeff Smith who pushed my perceived boundaries also, opening the door to new opportunities, I had not imagined.
Jeff and Bernie alike have been awarded several Interflora Competition Awards. Jeff says, Bernie is the reason for his involvement in the recent NSW Interflora Competition which he won in 2016.
Studying Professional Floristry and Advanced Techniques through Sydney TAFE, has opened my eyes to the opportunities of Floristry particularly with the influences, dedication and passionate teachings of Wendy Delve and Jeff Smith.
Further research and development this year has involved learning from International Master Floral Designer, Gregor Lersch. Gregor is from Germany and is Master of contemporary floral techniques and designs.
Gregor Lersch was in Australia earlier this year holding a workshop and demonstration which I took part in.
In October, Gregor will return for an exclusive intensive workshop which I will be taking part in and am really looking forward to.
"To create a True Point of Difference, ongoing Research and Development of ones skills are Imperative"
Some of Linda's recent designs follow;
Hand Made structure for crescent floral design using fresh flowers including anthuriums and lisianthus Floral Design with hand made structure (inspiration cow paddock) and fresh flowers including goddess lilies and tropical heliconia Floral design with hand made structure made with sticks and colour pillow with complimenting colours of red gladiolus and kangaroo paw Suspended ceiling feature floral design based on moss with artificial australian native flowers and greenery Floral design with hand made structure - fan design with garland of orchids and focal feature calla lilies Floral design on hand made structure of bamboo with cymbidium orchids, and carnation Floral design on hand made chicken wire structure with fresh flowers including carnations, lisianthus and hypericum berries Floral design on hand crafted structure of wire with fresh flowers including vanda orchids, freesias, hypericum berries Contemporary floral design on hand crafted structure of wire with faux / artificial flowers including fuji mum, fern and hanging greenery Contemporary floral design on hand made structure with egg shell feature and tatami with faux / artificial flowers including fuji mum, berries and fern Contemporary floral design of phalaenopsis orchid with tatami feature - faux / artificial orchid Contemporary floral design including pinned leaves with fresh flowers contemporary floral design with hand made frame structure of branches and Australian native fresh flowers Contemporary floral design with hand crochet wire frame and fresh flowers including dahlia, gum nuts and sedum succulent Floral design with tatami feature and artificial finger succulent in red lacquer boat vase Contemporary floral design with fresh agapanthus contemporary floral design with pinned leaves and fresh flowers including deciduous magnolia brach tree contemporary button hole / boutonniere with autumn leaf base and succulents contemporary corsage with hand crafted bracelet and fresh flowers including hyacinth and succulents contemporary floral design with hand made structure of branches and fruit including oranges and fresh flowers tulips and hyacinth
Thanks for outlining seasonal flower availability. It’s a great resource for planners. I’ve written about carnation corsages and how carnations are available year-round, which simplifies scheduling. Your tip to order flowers early in peak months pairs nicely with my advice on sourcing cost-effective, high-quality carnations for weddings and parties without worrying about seasonal shortages.