Designs

I wove vine wreaths to form a pyramid, one just slightly larger than the next. In the natural cavities between the wreaths I placed the roses and lisianthus in plastic covered...

So much goes into one stage design that I thought it would be worthwhile to break up the design elements and explore each in more detail.

Vanilla Design for the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

Easter Basket used in the Durbanville Flower Club Easter Parade Demonstration

When I demonstrate I focus on sharing the art of contemporary floral design, as I see it.

Here are a few more examples of woven flax. I also use Typha, palm, iris leaves, Kyogi paper, boat orchid leaves and aspidistra to weave with.

Create a Butterfly Net to suit your design "personality"

I prefer not to drape fabric over or hide my designs behind a screen before a demonstration. Instead I create a "diversion" that will capture the audience's interest.

Durbanville Flower Club: Nature's Treasures, A Floral Art Exhibition at D'Ville Shopping Center Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa

Two are better than one

As a club we always include one group project in large Flower Festivals.

A New Age Child's Midnight Meander