contents |December 2007

New Techniques

3 Tomas de Bruyne, one of Belgium's top florists, visited New Zealand as the guest of Interflora, and demonstrated some wonderful new techniques

14 A trip to Australia for a workshop with Germany's Gregor Lersch inspired New Zealand floral designer, Heather Hammond to take his 'spider web' wiring concept and make it her own.

20 Colin Straub from Australia also worked with Gregor Lersch in Germany and has interpreted the 'spider web' technique in a very masculine way.

Inspiration

22 The Europa Cup competitions gathered 20 of Europe's finest florists in Slovenia some of which were covered in last month's magazine. Here you will see the rest of the best of Europe's award winning florists and their competition entries.

Floral Projects

36 Australian demonstrator Courtney Raven sharesthe crossed lines arrangement she created on a recent trip to New Zealand.

38 Canadian designer Trudy Grantham presents a 'Quick, smart and classy” idea for you to try with an Ikebana feel.

40 Chrissie Harten from the UK has been back to her local supermarket, this time to collect some Asiatic Lilies.

42 Runner Beans will be on your buying list when you try this innovative design by Australian florist, Ting Chen.

44 Norma Bathie explores more ideas using vibrant green Australian native flora.

46 Just in case you still need an idea for Christmas, Dorothy Turner from New Zealand sneaks in a beautiful festive design that you can adapt for any occasion.

48 What, no flowers? Valmae Cameron shows you how to create a stunning statement with Strelitzia leaves.

Regular Features

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