MEDIA RELEASE
From: Canterbury Horticultural Society
Date: 28 April 2015
Floral Extravaganza – an evening of inspiring floral art and design
Expert floral designer Gislinde Folkerts with her contemporary Annette Waller have combined their talents to present the 2015 Margaret Watling Demonstration at the Canterbury Horticultural Society on Wednesday 20 May.
A passionate Cantabrian floral designer, Margaret Watling gifted a legacy of enthusiasm for flowers to the Canterbury Horticultural Society. Her ever cheerful personality, floral skills and leadership led her on a floral journey from membership at the Halswell Garden Club in 1964 to President of the Floral Art Society of New Zealand in 1976.
Along with learning some clever floral art tips the evening will feature light refreshments and fantastic prizes for both the best dressed man and best dressed woman.
About the presenters
Gislinde trained as a MasterFlorist in Germany and worked there for many years before moving to NZ. In 2006 she opened ‘The Flower Gallery, Studio & Shop’ in Geraldine which she ran until 2009. Gislinde has competed successfully both nationally and internationally gaining placements at Flora Australis, Boston and Ellerslie International Flower Shows. Her articles have been published in Der Florist, Expressions, Floral Design in New Zealand Floral Focus and FASNZ Diary. She also holds a National Teachers and National Judges Certificate. Gislinde currently works as a freelance florist, concentrating on special events and demonstrations.
Annette lives on a farm near Geraldine and joined the Geraldine Floral art Group in 1990 where she has acted as Secretary and President and was President of the South Canterbury Area. She has competed with success at floral art shows around the globe including, Flora Australis, Boston, Canada Blooms, Ellerslie and Ireland. Currently she is a member of the Geraldine, Area Education and National Education committees. Annette’s designs and step by step page feature in issues of FASNZ Floral Focus.
Floral Extravaganza has a theme of “Floral Design for that Special Occasion” and takes place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 May at the Canterbury Horticultural Centre. Tickets are $25 and include light refreshments. The prize for the best dressed is a 2-night stay in the unique self contained Lake Hawea Bellbird cottage.
Tickets can be purchased online here or from CHS Office, 57 Riccarton Ave, South Hagley Park or by telephone: 366 6937
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Image Credit:
Floral Art by Gislinde Folkerts
Download link: https://www.chsgardens.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Floral-Extravaganza-copy.jpg
Media Contacts
Emma Velde
Communications Officer
Canterbury Horticultural Society
Tel: 03 366 6937
Email: info@chsgardens.co.nz