World Flower Council 2011
Quintessentially British
Quintessentially British...with a twist...
September 22 - 26, 2011 at Sheraton Skyline Hotel, London, UK
Jo Jarvis AIFD CFD and Rosie Hughes NDSF AIFD CFD
With our fantastic team of Gail Anderson AIFD CFD, Sharon Galloway MDPF, Tina Aram NDSF MDPF, and Tina Parkes NDSF Dutch Master CFD
The Team is putting together a fabulous programme for delegates attending the seminar in London at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel Heathrow.
Fours of days of floral fun beginning with the welcome reception on Thursday evening around the tropical pool at the Skyline Sheraton, meet old and new friends who all have a passion for everything botanical.
Friday is an early start to the day with a visit to New Covent Garden Market in the centre of London this is the leading flower market for the UK...while walking around the market take in beautiful and diverse range of floral product for sale...take time to sit and watch some of the live demonstrations by some of England’s well known floral designers.
Then after all the buzz and excitement of the market we are off on a tour of London with a stop off at one of our more famous landmarks Buckingham Palace. The visit will comprise of the 19 State Rooms and the public rooms where investitures take place. An added bonus will be viewing The Royal Collection which this year is featuring Faberge collection, this is the world’s greatest collection of the Russian goldsmith and jewellers.
Saturday we start the day off with My Country Designs, showcasing delegate’s creations.
In the afternoon there will be an optional workshop featuring Wendy Andrade NDSF AIFD CFD FBFA. ”Wearable Art”... Wendy is at the forefront of this exciting modern concept - handmade intricate designs interlaced with fresh flowers and foliage. The workshop will be incorporating stunning jewelry pieces for you to create and wear if you wish at the Gala Night and to take away with you fantastic design ideas.
To round off the day, Saturday night we will be on the Thames on a dinner cruise enjoying the sights of London all lit up. We will be aboard the Elizabethan. This perfect replica of a 1890s Mississippi Stern-wheeled Paddle Steamer beautifully reflects the style and craftsmanship of that bygone era. Concealed, however, behind her Victorian exterior are truly elegant surroundings and facilities that would not be out of place in a five star restaurant or night club.
With a sliding roof, two spacious decks, a unique upper-deck promenade walkway and an experienced professional crew she is in a class of her own. The Elizabethan is one of the largest vessels on the Thames for private charter, with an enviable reputation for excellent cuisine and service. She makes the perfect venue for any type of event.
Sunday begins with an eye opening demonstration by two of England’s best designers both Chelsea Gold Medal winners ...Sarah Horne AIFD CFD and David Ragg. These two highly creative, innovative designers will keep you glued to your seats with their designs and as great entertainers with amazing stage presence will keep you wanting more.
David’s’ philosophy; “is uncomplicated! Working with flowers should be fun, inventive and exciting; the finished product must stimulate and generate reactions. Contemporary floral design is not about forcing issues but letting the material beauty of flowers speak for themselves and declare their own personalities.” Sunday afternoon there will be an optional workshop with Sarah and David featuring innovative wired work. One of Sarah’s greatest pleasures is creating intricate bridal designs. This stems from a time when she supplied clients such as Liberty of London and Jenners of Edinburgh with handmade bridal headdresses formed using the silks from bridal gowns. She now uses her intricate techniques to weave fresh flowers and plant material together with delicate crystals, textiles and beautiful decorative wirework. Sarah is renowned for her wire work and exploring new techniques and mechanics to keep her creative designs current and setting trends for others to follow.
There will also be an optional tour of Windsor Castle. Sunday night is the Gala dinner...”Midsummer Night’s Dream” formal attire is required. There will be a competition for the best wearable design made by you to suit the gala nights theme.
For more information on the featured designers....
Sarah Horne: www.hotflowers.co.uk and www.3-5-8productions.co.uk
David Ragg: www.davidraggflorist.com
Wendy Andrade: wendyandrade.co.uk
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Submitted by Jo Jarvis AIFD CFD
