For individual demonstrator's details, please scroll down the page.
Area Demonstrators Representative.
Jacqui Arnold is the Demonstrators' Representative for Kent Floral Art. Jacqui has a wealth of experience, both as an award winning competitor, National Teacher and National Demonstrator.
The Demonstrators Representative is part of the JDSE&P committee. They also attend Demonstrator Representative meetings held by NAFAS National Demonstrators Committee and then pass on information from those meetings to Demonstrators in the Area and to the JDSE&P Chair. They look after Demonstrators who visit Kent for Area Days. Periodically refresher days are organised for demonstrators to reflect on our demonstrations and consider how to achieve that 'wow factor'
How to become an Area Demonstrator
Being a demonstrator can be very rewarding. A candidate must attend accredited days of training . there is also a mock and final test before an audience. Candidates complete two designs during the test in twenty minutes. This is followed by a plant identification.
Candidates need to know the elements and principles of design so they can state, explain and apply them. A portfolio prepared by the candidate explains the other designs that they would do for a club demonstration.
If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator, help will be given on gaining confidence, please contact the Area demonstrators Representative [email protected]
Jacqui Arnold is the Demonstrators' Representative for Kent Floral Art. Jacqui has a wealth of experience, both as an award winning competitor, National Teacher and National Demonstrator.
The Demonstrators Representative is part of the JDSE&P committee. They also attend Demonstrator Representative meetings held by NAFAS National Demonstrators Committee and then pass on information from those meetings to Demonstrators in the Area and to the JDSE&P Chair. They look after Demonstrators who visit Kent for Area Days. Periodically refresher days are organised for demonstrators to reflect on our demonstrations and consider how to achieve that 'wow factor'
How to become an Area Demonstrator
Being a demonstrator can be very rewarding. A candidate must attend accredited days of training . there is also a mock and final test before an audience. Candidates complete two designs during the test in twenty minutes. This is followed by a plant identification.
Candidates need to know the elements and principles of design so they can state, explain and apply them. A portfolio prepared by the candidate explains the other designs that they would do for a club demonstration.
If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator, help will be given on gaining confidence, please contact the Area demonstrators Representative [email protected]
Demonstrators
Jacqui Arnold - National Demonstrator
Jacqui is a floral designer and freelance florist since 1996. Her work is wide and varied and has included commissions for ‘A Royal Wedding’ and ‘The BRIT Awards’. Jacqui is a keen competitor and the proud owner of two prestigious Chelsea GOLD Medals. She was also awarded GOLD for her floral window displays in the Kings Road for Chelsea in Bloom in 2014 and 2015. Jacqui was a member of the National Demonstrators Committee from 2015 to 2022. Jacqui enjoys sharing her love of flowers with audiences throughout the UK and includes both traditional floral designs, using fabulous garden plant materials and more contemporary quirky designs, keeping abreast of trends and sharing her techniques in her demonstrations.
Contact: email [email protected]
Jacqui is a floral designer and freelance florist since 1996. Her work is wide and varied and has included commissions for ‘A Royal Wedding’ and ‘The BRIT Awards’. Jacqui is a keen competitor and the proud owner of two prestigious Chelsea GOLD Medals. She was also awarded GOLD for her floral window displays in the Kings Road for Chelsea in Bloom in 2014 and 2015. Jacqui was a member of the National Demonstrators Committee from 2015 to 2022. Jacqui enjoys sharing her love of flowers with audiences throughout the UK and includes both traditional floral designs, using fabulous garden plant materials and more contemporary quirky designs, keeping abreast of trends and sharing her techniques in her demonstrations.
Contact: email [email protected]
Helga Cukure - Area Demonstrator
Helga qualified as an area demonstrator in 2019
Contact: [email protected]
Helga qualified as an area demonstrator in 2019
Contact: [email protected]
Trudie Easton - Area Demonstrator
I qualified as a Kent area demonstrator in 2019 and am thoroughly enjoy demonstrating. I am a member of Sheldwich Flower Club. I have worked as a freelance florist in the south east of England for 8 years having previously worked as a Set Designer in Film and TV. My work is influenced by the seasons and the rural landscapes around my home.
Contact: [email protected]
I qualified as a Kent area demonstrator in 2019 and am thoroughly enjoy demonstrating. I am a member of Sheldwich Flower Club. I have worked as a freelance florist in the south east of England for 8 years having previously worked as a Set Designer in Film and TV. My work is influenced by the seasons and the rural landscapes around my home.
Contact: [email protected]
Patricia Ellis - Area Demonstrator
Patricia Ellis qualified as a demonstrator in 2007 and since then has been delighting audiences throughout the area and beyond with her fabulous designs. She is a member of Sevenoaks Flower Club and Vanguard Contemporary Design Group and is the flower co-ordinator for Southwark Cathedral in London a post she is justly proud to hold
Contact: [email protected]
Patricia Ellis qualified as a demonstrator in 2007 and since then has been delighting audiences throughout the area and beyond with her fabulous designs. She is a member of Sevenoaks Flower Club and Vanguard Contemporary Design Group and is the flower co-ordinator for Southwark Cathedral in London a post she is justly proud to hold
Contact: [email protected]
Vineta Forstmane-Elsone - Area Demonstrator
I have over 20 years experience in floral design. I trained in Europe as a Master Florist and Creative Artisan.
My journey has taken me across Europe, including participating in Land Art competitions in St. Petersburg and the Netherlands. Through these experiences I discovered my deep passion for natural, expressive floral design.
Now based in Maidstone, I run a bespoke floral studio specializing in contemporary and custom arrangements for both everyday moments and special occasions. I take pride in crafting unique floral pieces that reflect nature's beauty, creativity, and emotion. Floral demonstrations allow me to reconnect with creativity — exploring new techniques, and sharing the passion I have for all things floral. No bookings in February or March. Contact: [email protected]
I have over 20 years experience in floral design. I trained in Europe as a Master Florist and Creative Artisan.
My journey has taken me across Europe, including participating in Land Art competitions in St. Petersburg and the Netherlands. Through these experiences I discovered my deep passion for natural, expressive floral design.
Now based in Maidstone, I run a bespoke floral studio specializing in contemporary and custom arrangements for both everyday moments and special occasions. I take pride in crafting unique floral pieces that reflect nature's beauty, creativity, and emotion. Floral demonstrations allow me to reconnect with creativity — exploring new techniques, and sharing the passion I have for all things floral. No bookings in February or March. Contact: [email protected]
Helen Hare - Area Demonstrator
I have a passion for all things floral, having worked as a freelance florist for many years, in 1997 I converted this passion into a GNVQ in floristry, followed by a Diploma in NAFAS Floral Art and Design. I passed the Area demonstrators test in May 2016, I am now delighted to be sharing my passion with members across the county. Helen is not available for demonstrations from mid-December to the end of February each year". If you would like to contact her during that period to enquire about demonstrations at other times of the year please use email. Contact: [email protected]
I have a passion for all things floral, having worked as a freelance florist for many years, in 1997 I converted this passion into a GNVQ in floristry, followed by a Diploma in NAFAS Floral Art and Design. I passed the Area demonstrators test in May 2016, I am now delighted to be sharing my passion with members across the county. Helen is not available for demonstrations from mid-December to the end of February each year". If you would like to contact her during that period to enquire about demonstrations at other times of the year please use email. Contact: [email protected]
Ellouise Hasler-Stott - Area Demonstrator
Ellouise is a Floral Designer who runs her own business. Ellouise loves to compete and is the proud owner of many awards including a prestigious Chelsea Gold Medal and the RHS Best in Show Title for Young Chelsea Florist of the Year for 2018. Ellouise has been demonstrating since 2016, with one of her proudest moments passing her NAFAS area test. She enjoys showing new techniques mixing them with ways to recreate lavish designs with product to create designs to make each individual stand out!
Contact: [email protected]
Ellouise is a Floral Designer who runs her own business. Ellouise loves to compete and is the proud owner of many awards including a prestigious Chelsea Gold Medal and the RHS Best in Show Title for Young Chelsea Florist of the Year for 2018. Ellouise has been demonstrating since 2016, with one of her proudest moments passing her NAFAS area test. She enjoys showing new techniques mixing them with ways to recreate lavish designs with product to create designs to make each individual stand out!
Contact: [email protected]
Mig Kimpton - Area Demonstrator
Mig Kimpton is a floral designer and florist with over 25 years of experience. His creativity and passion for flowers is equal to his infectious enthusiasm and engaging approach, as evidenced in his regular sell-out floral demonstrations performed around the UK. As an award-winning designer, achieving thirteen prestigious medals over the years at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, his reputation is world-renowned.
Contact: [email protected]
Mig Kimpton is a floral designer and florist with over 25 years of experience. His creativity and passion for flowers is equal to his infectious enthusiasm and engaging approach, as evidenced in his regular sell-out floral demonstrations performed around the UK. As an award-winning designer, achieving thirteen prestigious medals over the years at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, his reputation is world-renowned.
Contact: [email protected]
Marion Matharu - Area Demonstrator
My love of flower arranging really began back in 2006 when I attended evening classes in flower arranging and passed my Level 1 City and Guilds test. I later joined Ashford and Canterbury flower clubs and then Vanguard Contemporary Design Club. My particular passion is interpreting a theme or idea in flowers, to clearly express the idea in a surprising or original way. I have loved competing in the county shows of Kent and Sussex Areas .
In July 2025 I completed my NAFAS demonstrators test. I look forward to sharing unique and creative, traditional and modern designs with the flower clubs of Kent and beyond . Contact: [email protected]
My love of flower arranging really began back in 2006 when I attended evening classes in flower arranging and passed my Level 1 City and Guilds test. I later joined Ashford and Canterbury flower clubs and then Vanguard Contemporary Design Club. My particular passion is interpreting a theme or idea in flowers, to clearly express the idea in a surprising or original way. I have loved competing in the county shows of Kent and Sussex Areas .
In July 2025 I completed my NAFAS demonstrators test. I look forward to sharing unique and creative, traditional and modern designs with the flower clubs of Kent and beyond . Contact: [email protected]
Gill Smaggasgale - Area Demonstrator
I joined a flower club as I thought it would be a relaxing hobby. I soon joined the committee, became a member of a Contemporary Design Group and became a keen competitor. I guess I was just bitten by the bug. I have made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun and wanting to share my passion, I decided to try the Area demonstrator's test in 2013. So much for relaxation! I love demonstrating and entertaining the audience. I look forward to meeting many of you in the future. Gill is also a judge and a speaker. Contact: [email protected]
I joined a flower club as I thought it would be a relaxing hobby. I soon joined the committee, became a member of a Contemporary Design Group and became a keen competitor. I guess I was just bitten by the bug. I have made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun and wanting to share my passion, I decided to try the Area demonstrator's test in 2013. So much for relaxation! I love demonstrating and entertaining the audience. I look forward to meeting many of you in the future. Gill is also a judge and a speaker. Contact: [email protected]
David Williams - Area Demonstrator
I have been a member of Gravesend Flower Arrangers since 2017. My love of flowers has grown over the years and I have enjoyed competing at club and area shows too.
Currently I am the Chairman for the Flower Arranging Competition at the Kent County Show, held at the Detling Showground. I look forward to visiting your club to entertain your members.
Contact: [email protected]
I have been a member of Gravesend Flower Arrangers since 2017. My love of flowers has grown over the years and I have enjoyed competing at club and area shows too.
Currently I am the Chairman for the Flower Arranging Competition at the Kent County Show, held at the Detling Showground. I look forward to visiting your club to entertain your members.
Contact: [email protected]
Leaflet - Step Up to Demonstrate in Kent
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