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Area Demonstrators rep - Currently vacant
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' B 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 followed by a plant identification. Candidates need to know the elements and principles of design so they can state 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 or they JDSE&P Chair sueshawflowers@btinternet.com As facilities at clubs differ . It is helpful for clubs to complete a form providing you with extra information. Photographs are helpful too. |
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Reference should also be made to the code of conduct for Clubs and Demonstrators
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Unfortunately, the weather in the UK is not always kind to our plans. When making decisions about the weather's impact on your event do consider that the weather may be much worse where your demonstrator lives or the areas they have to travel through so do make contact with them as soon as possible. There are recommended guidelines for extreme conditions such as bad weather but also other extreme events and these can be downloaded below
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Sue's contact details: sueshawflowers@btinternet.com
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 jacquiarnold53@hotmail.com
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 jacquiarnold53@hotmail.com
Helga Cukure - Area Demonstrator
Helga qualified as an area demonstrator in 2019
Contact: hcukure@inbox.lv
Helga qualified as an area demonstrator in 2019
Contact: hcukure@inbox.lv
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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: tgeaston@gmail.com |
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: hupat@talktalk.net
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: hupat@talktalk.net
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: hellenhare@btinternet.com
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: hellenhare@btinternet.com
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: info@flowersbyeg.co.uk
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: info@flowersbyeg.co.uk
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: mig@migkimpton.com
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: mig@migkimpton.com
Iris Shaw - Area Demonstrator
I have been a Demonstrator now for several years after qualifying in 2013. I have visited many clubs in Kent some in Sussex, and in the London and Overseas Area. I have been invited back to some clubs so I am on my next series of Demonstrations. The first was 'Facets of My Life' and the second is 'Life in France'.
Contact: irisfay47@tiscali.co.uk
I have been a Demonstrator now for several years after qualifying in 2013. I have visited many clubs in Kent some in Sussex, and in the London and Overseas Area. I have been invited back to some clubs so I am on my next series of Demonstrations. The first was 'Facets of My Life' and the second is 'Life in France'.
Contact: irisfay47@tiscali.co.uk
Area Demonstrator - Sue Shaw
Sue is an Area Judge, and a National Speaker. She qualified as a Demonstrator in the North Midlands Area of NAFAS in 2004. Sue enjoys visiting clubs all over the South East to share her passion for flowers and colour.
Currently not taking new bookings for demonstrations.
Contact: sueshawflowers@btinternet.com
Sue is an Area Judge, and a National Speaker. She qualified as a Demonstrator in the North Midlands Area of NAFAS in 2004. Sue enjoys visiting clubs all over the South East to share her passion for flowers and colour.
Currently not taking new bookings for demonstrations.
Contact: sueshawflowers@btinternet.com
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: gillsmaggasgale@yahoo.co.uk
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: gillsmaggasgale@yahoo.co.uk
Sue Thompson - Area Demonstrator
Having been an active member of Paddock Wood Flower Club for a number of years and gradually learning more about flower arranging through classes, courses at Hadlow College as well as participating in workshops run by the Kent Area I decided to “step up” to train as an Area Demonstrator and passed my test in July 2013. I like to use foliage from the garden and seasonal flowers, where possible, in my designs and I enjoy meeting the members of flower clubs which I am fortunate to visit through my demonstrating. I continue to be an active member of Paddock Wood Flower Club and belong to a Contemporary Design Group. In November 2018 I took on the role of Demonstrators’ Representative for Kent Area. Contact: sue.thompson55@btinternet.com
Having been an active member of Paddock Wood Flower Club for a number of years and gradually learning more about flower arranging through classes, courses at Hadlow College as well as participating in workshops run by the Kent Area I decided to “step up” to train as an Area Demonstrator and passed my test in July 2013. I like to use foliage from the garden and seasonal flowers, where possible, in my designs and I enjoy meeting the members of flower clubs which I am fortunate to visit through my demonstrating. I continue to be an active member of Paddock Wood Flower Club and belong to a Contemporary Design Group. In November 2018 I took on the role of Demonstrators’ Representative for Kent Area. Contact: sue.thompson55@btinternet.com