South Midlands: 16th Area of NAFAS

National Demonstrators


Seven South Midland Area Demonstrators who went on the Demonstrators Symposium to Holland in August 2009

JAYNE EDMONDS

Jayne Edmonds

Jayne Edmonds has been a member of NAFAS since 1997. She is a teacher and demonstrator, and passed her National Demonstrator Test in 2007

Jayne has always been an artist, and many of her designs continue to take their inspiration from decorative modern art.

Jayne enjoys competitions, and her use of colour has caught the judges’ eye on many occasions. Her exhibit at the National Competitions 2006 was awarded ‘NAFAS Colour Trophy’ and the ‘WAFA Award’ which means Jayne will be competing at the world show in Pakistan in March 2008.

Her Demonstration titles are:-

Threaded with beauty

Raindrops on roses

Spirit of Christmas

Bookings

For more information or to book a demonstration please contact Jayne Edmonds on 0775 1215 899 or e-mail Jayned44@hotmail.com

Area Demonstrators


LESLEY COLE

Lesley Cole

Lesley Cole has been demonstrating for more than fifteen years and will travel throughout the South and North Midlands and further if required.

She runs classes on a Friday afternoon at St Catherine's Church Hall, Catherine-de-Barnes from 1-00 p.m. until 4.30 p.m., teaching all ages and having fun.

Demonstrations currently available:

Paint a Rainbow

Dates from the Diary

European Excursion

Garage Treasurer

Christmastime

Lesley also holds Workshops for Flower Clubs on request.

Bookings

For more information or to book a demonstration please contact Lesley Cole on telephone: 07922265604 or e-mail lesleys_flowers@hotmail.co.uk

SHARON BADGER

Sharon Badger

Sharon entered the Flower Arranging world after completing the ‘NAFAS Diploma’ & a Contemporary Floral Design Course. She also qualified as an Area Demonstrator and a City & Guilds tutor in 2004.

Her achievements so far!

· Representing the SMA of NAFAS with a club exhibit at ‘Rejoice’—Flower Festival at Westminster Abbey 2009.

· Demonstrating in Spain!

·2008, Co- Designing a big Flower Festival in Market Harborough

·A keen competitor, gaining a third prize at the Nationals.

·Teaches C&G Beginners class in Leicester.

·ember of Centrix and Floral Education Association in the South Midlands Area.

·Member of Flower Club of Market Harborough since 1982

An active committee member, including being a past-Chairman. Sharon is very enthusiastic about her hobby and work, her demonstrations are inspiring and different!!

Demonstrations available:

‘Spring is Here’ as the title suggests

‘Roses and Castles’ inspired by the canal art work,also with a twist

‘Just My Imagination’ new demonstration full of inspiration

‘Christmas Time’ variety of designs for the festive season

All demonstrations have a variety of designs in Traditional, Modern and Contemporary styles, something for everyone!

Please ring 01858 462001 or email Badgersretreat@aol.com to book for a demonstration or a workshop.

CAROL FARMER

Carol Farmer

Carol trained to become an Area Demonstrator in 2006, passing her test in the same year

Carol cannot remember a time when flowers and design have not been a part of her life.

From a family of florists, Carol was inspired at an early age!

Her career and hobbies have always been in some way connected with the arts and flowers

In 2005 Carol completed a course in "Contemporary Design" and is currently a member of Centrix South Midlands Contemporary Design Group and Solihull Flower Club

Carol's demonstration designs are inspired by nature and the arts and reflect passion for colour and design

Demonstrations currently available:

'Seasonal Pastimes'

'Seasonal Joy'

Bookings

For more information or to book a demonstration, please contact Carol Farmer on telephone: 0121 777 7604 or e-mail carol.farmer2@btopenworld.com