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floral art inspired by nature
I am a freelance florist with over 25 years experience
in every aspect of floristry.
Having worked across Germany and Scotland I have
cultivated a unique style based on a fusion of
Continental and Scottish floristry using natural and
seasonal materials and a passion for details.
professional experience:
3 years education in floristry
German professional's certificate in floristry
5 years proprietor of a speciality flower shop in Berlin
2 years teaching at a training centre for floristry
Work experience in flower wholesale trade
Instructor-qualification examination
since 1998 working freelance in:
Creating arrangements, styling for photo productions and
writing articles for the German floristry magazine
"Gestalten & Verkaufen" published by Haymarket Media
Product development for a service provider for garden centres
Arrangements for exhibition spaces at horticultural shows in Germany
Training seminars for professionals and amateur florists
Working for an event florist company
Managing the flower shop TWIGS Florist in Edinburgh
Creative floral art classes
Traditional flower arranging workshops for elderly people
awards:
1984 first prize at the florist apprentice contest of
the federal state of Berlin
- 1988 first prize at the florist contest of the federal
state of Berlin
- 1999 two first prizes and a third prize with a team at
the horticultural show contest in Magdeburg/Germany
all images © by Esther Kuck
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