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Gregor Lersch (Ger) Workshops
Just when you think there is nothing new to be learned in floristry, along comes Gregor Lersch, instructing at workshops in Perth on September 2nd & 8th, 2007. Hosted by Flowers Design School, Gregor Lersch, author of more than 25 professional floristry publications in 32 countries around the globe and winner of many International awards, makes him one of the best known florists in the world. We were intrigued and amazed with his new, innovative ways with wire. His most recent achievement, a Gold Medal and Best of Show for his exhibit at the Singapore Garden Festival, shows that he is a true contemporary designer of our time. Workshop 1 focused on new and innovative techniques in advanced and revolutionary construction and workshop 2 explained how to go about creating original signature designs. Inspired by individuality, diversity, culture, plant personality and emotion, Gregor took us all on a creative journey of motivation and hands on creation.
Perth Sept 2007
Summer School in Paris 2005
MONIEK VANDEN BERGHE (Belgium)
Formerly trained in painting, ceramics, sculpture and floral art, she has demonstrated in Belgium, Scotland
and France and soon, not to be missed, demonstrating throughout Australia, commencing in Melbourne on Wednesday April 9th, 2008, coutesy of Interflora Australia Unit and is the author of the book ‘Flowers in Love’ Volume 1 and 11. Her work is published regularly in magazines, especially Fleur Creatif. The beautiful Vanda orchids and Sweet Peas in the first arrangement would look beautiful on a bridal table. Polystyrene foam shapes were covered in torn pieces of tissue paper, glued and allowed to dry. Rattan was folded to form a concertina joining the two shapes. Test tubes were inserted into the foam and the flowers arranged. The second piece was also for a wedding and featured exquisite Phalenoepsis (Moth) orchids, Sweet Peas and Peppercorns. Cordyline leaves were pinned using upholstery pins to a polystyrene shape, rolled leaves and rolled coloured cardboard were T wired and draped down the front and back, test tubes inserted into the foam and the flowers arranged. Moniek is such a fun teacher as can be seen in the photo of our group, who were from the US, New Zealand, Australia (2) and Japan
Moniek Vanden Berghe (Belgium)
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