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NAFAS JUDGES are qualified at Area and National level. Qualification Tests for Area Judges are held regularly within each Area. NAFAS Judges undergo rigorous training in order to qualify and make unbiased decisions before allocating awards. They are available to judge at Flower Club Competitions and Flower Arranging Shows, whatever the size or location, and are happy to give constructive comments on matters relating to competitive work.

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Tony Brown

NAFAS Area Judge
NAFAS National Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles on Request

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email: tonybrown
@flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Tony Brown has been a NAFAS National Demonstrator since 1988 and an Area Judge since 1984. He lives in Derbyshire and has served as Chairman of Mickleover Floral Art Group also as the North Midlands Area Demonstrator’s Representative.

Tony has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the growing and conditioning of garden plant material, which he uses to great effect during his spring/summer/autumn demonstrations. Tony is a very popular National Demonstrator and his wide selection of garden plant material is always much appreciated by his audience.

In August 2009 Tony attended the National Symposium for Demonstrators in Holland.

Diana Knight

NAFAS Area Judge

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NAFAS Judge

Tel: 0115 9848090
or
Email: di@dianaknight.co.uk

Diana Knight trained to become a NAFAS Area Judge in 1999. She lives in South Nottinghamshire and is a member of both South Notts Flower Club and Nottingham Flower Club. Diana enjoys competition work and has been successful with many of her exhibits at the National Shows.

Diana is a popular Area Judge and is always willing to give advice regarding competition work. Diana is currently the North Midlands Area Judges Representative.

Marilyn Williams

NAFAS Area Judge
NAFAS Area Teacher

Workshop Titles on Request

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Email: marilynwilliams@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Marilyn Williams qualified as a NAFAS Area Teacher and Area Judge after completing the NAFAS diploma in Floral Art and Design in 2000, City & Guilds Contemporary Floral design course in 2001 and Teacher training in 2003. Marilyn lives in South Lincolnshire and is a member of Stamford Floral Art Society and Future Concepts CFDG, she is currently President Elect of the North Midlands Area.

A very keen gardener Marilyn is inspired by nature, but enthusiastically follows current trends in floral art. She is prepared to travel and is available to judge or to teach at day schools and workshops for all levels of ability.

Joan Woodhead

NAFAS Area Judge
NAFAS Area Demonstrator
NAFAS National Teacher

Demontration Titles:
Astrological
Rustica
Cranberry Crush &
Cinnamon Sparkle
Other titles on request

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NAFAS Judge/Demonstrator/Teacher

Email: joanwoodhead@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Joan Woodhead is a NAFAS Area Demonstrator, National Teacher and Area Judge. Joan lives in North Lincolnshire and is a member of Grimsby Flower Club and the North Midlands Teachers Association.

Joan enjoys competing and has been successful with exhibits at Chelsea and the National Shows. Her demonstrations highlight her wide range of flower arranging and floristry skills. Seasonal titles are available for most times of the year for demonstrating and teaching. Wedding work is also a speciality and Joan will give her personal attention to any enquiries made. Joan is a popular Area Judge and is always willing to give advice regarding competition work. Joan is currently the North Midlands Area Education Representative.

NAFAS DEMONSTRATORS are qualified at Area and National level. Qualification Tests for Area Demonstrators are held regularly within each Area. Demonstrations play an important part in flower club programmes with each demonstrator creating a variety of individually tailored floral exhibits, from classical to contemporary, often influenced by nature or a trendy new idea. Audiences can enjoy a ‘live show’ combining art, horticulture and theatre.

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Tony Brown

NAFAS National Demonstrator
NAFAS Area Judge

Demonstration Titles on Request

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NAFAS Judge/Demonstrator

email: tonybrown
@flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Tony Brown has been a NAFAS National Demonstrator since 1988 and an Area Judge since 1984. He lives in Derbyshire and has served as Chairman of Mickleover Floral Art Group also as the North Midlands Area Demonstrator’s Representative.

Tony has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the growing and conditioning of garden plant material, which he uses to great effect during his spring/summer/autumn demonstrations. Tony is a very popular National Demonstrator and his wide selection of garden plant material is always much appreciated by his audience.

In August 2009 Tony attended the National Symposium for Demonstrators in Holland.

Jonathan Moseley

NAFAS National Demonstrator

Seasonal Demonstrations and
Day Workshops - Titles on Request

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Tel: 01246 412812
or
Email:
jpmoseley@talktalk.net

Jonathan Moseley has been a NAFAS National Demonstrator since 1999 and lives in Northeast Derbyshire. He is a freelance floral designer, teacher, floristry consultant and qualified Adjudicator and Instructor for demonstrators. Jonathan is currently Chairman of the National Demonstrators Committee, responsible for the training of demonstrators and representing demonstrators needs within the organisation of NAFAS.

Jonathan travels extensively, demonstrating and teaching at workshops around the country, including the prestigious Chatsworth House. He works directly with UK florist sundries wholesalers, Country Baskets, creating interior displays, demonstrating, teaching and acting as a freelance consultant and buyer.

In 2011 Jonathan is honoured to represent NAFAS as the UK International Demonstrator at the 10th World Show in Boston USA.

Sharon Badger

NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles:
Spring is Here
Roses and Castles
Just My Imagination

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Tel: 01858 462001
or
Email:
badgersretreat@aol.com

Sharon Badger became a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2004 after completing the NAFAS Diploma and a Contemporary Floral Design Course. Sharon lives near Market Harborough, Leicestershire and is a Member of Market Harborough Flower Club, Centrix and Floral Education Association

Sharon enjoys competing at shows, Area and National level and is very enthusiastic about Floral Design. Her demonstrations include a variety of traditional, modern and contemporary styles. ‘Roses & Castles’ is inspired by canal artwork that Sharon interprets with a twist!

Lee Berrill NDSF

NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles:
Flights of Fancy
One Day
Winter Wonderland

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Tel: Daytime 01604 811905
Mobile - 07989 725113


Lee Berrill is a talented designer florist who qualified as a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 1987. He is based in Northamptonshire. Lee particularly enjoys the challenge of competitive work and has been successful with exhibits at National, Area and County shows, taking Best in Show and Most Innovative Exhibit at the 2009 North Midlands Area Floral Art Competitions. He is a member of North Hykeham Flower Club.

Lee’s demonstrations include many aspects of contemporary and traditional floral design, showcasing his floristry and flower arranging skills. ‘One Day’ is a presentation that utilises all those wonderful things we acquire that will be useful one day!

Pat Billing

NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles:
Colour at My Fingertips
Angles and Tangles
Other titles on request

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Email:patbilling@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Pat Billing is a NAFAS Area Demonstrator with many years experience. She lives in Leicestershire and is a member of Loughborough Flower Lovers’ Club. Pat is currently the North Midlands Area Demonstrator’s Representative.

Pat is a keen gardener and likes to grow unusual foliage plants to include in her flower arranging demonstrations.

Judi Cripps

NAFAS Area Demonstrator
NAFAS Area Teacher

Demonstration Titles
on Request


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NAFAS Demonstrator/Teacher

Tel: 01283 567954
Email:
judi.cripps@sky.com

Judi Cripps qualified as a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2004 and lives in Burton upon Trent, East Staffs. Judi is happy to travel for demonstrations, workshops and day schools. She has lectured at Broomfield College, Derbyshire since 1996 and taught C & G Flower Arranging Levels 1 & 2, Contemporary Floral Design and some aspects of Floristry. Judi has exhibited with success at Chelsea, the National Competitions and local shows, both individually and with others including students.

Judi is currently President of Contemporary Floral Design Group, Future Concepts, a member of the North Midlands Teachers Association and Burton Floral Art Society and 2nd Vice Chairman of the North Midlands Area.

Pauline Foster

NAFAS Area Demontrator
NAFAS Area Teacher

Demonstration Titles:
Colours of My Mind
Life’s Rich Pattern

Other titles on request

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NAFAS Demonstrator /Teacher

Tel. 01427 628243

Pauline Foster lives in central Lincolnshire and trained as a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2004. She is a qualified NAFAS Area teacher and currently a committee member of the North Midlands Teachers’ Association. Pauline runs leisure classes catering for a range of abilities and has moderated C & G and NAFAS Awards.

Embroidery and painting are two of Pauline’s interests and she often uses these to enhance her demonstrations. A keen competitor, Pauline won a first prize at the 2009 NAFAS National Show in Coventry and at the Harrogate Spring Show. She has also won Best in Show on two occasions at the Harrogate Autumn Show.

Rosemarie Green

NAFAS Area Demonstrator
NAFAS Area Teacher

Demonstration Titles:
Globetrotting 1 to 4
(Different Dems)
Christmas Cheer

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Email: rosemarie13@hotmail.co.uk

Rosemarie Green lives in Lincolnshire and is a NAFAS Area Demonstrator and Area Teacher. Rosemarie has been demonstrating for 12 years, travelling around the North Midlands Area and beyond. She obtained the City and Guilds Flower Arranging qualification and Certificate in Education Teaching qualification and teaches classes and workshops throughout the Midlands.

Rosemarie belongs to Woodhall Spa Flower Club and the Area Teachers Association keeping up to date with contemporary styles and trends. Her demonstrations are inspired by her many travels, and she likes to involve the audience in her amusing anecdotes and stories of these far of places.

Elizabeth Helliker

NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration titles:
Magic of the East
Bring Me Sunshine
Red Hot Chilli Christmas
other titles on request

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Email: egold53@aol.com
or
Visit www.junglebloom.com

Elizabeth Helliker lives in Sheffield and is a qualified NAFAS Area Demonstrator. Liz is a Freelance Florist specialising in bespoke arrangements of exotic and tropical flowers.

Liz’s demonstrations reflect her Malaysian heritage with her vibrant personality and exotic plant material. You will be entertained in a tropical style with a twist!

Gill Mills

NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration titles:
Floral Gems
The Music of Flowers

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Email: gillmills@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Gill Mills became a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2009. Gill lives in central Nottinghamshire and is currently Media Officer for Stapleford Flower Club and an active member of Breaston Flower Circle.

Since retiring from teaching in 2006, Gill has completed C & G 1 and 2 in Flower Arranging also Floral Styling and Contemporary Design Courses. A flower arranger for many years Gill joined teams representing Breaston at Nottingham’s St. Barnabas Cathedral, Chatsworth and Southwell Minster Flower Festivals.

Lynda Sheppard

NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration titles on Request

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NAFAS Demonstrator

Tel: 01332 552072
or
Email: lmshep@fsmail.net

Lynda Sheppard lives in central Derbyshire and trained as a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2004. As a busy florist she has worked with flowers for many years, gaining her C & G and National Certificate of Professional Floristry at Broomfield College, nearly 20 years ago.

An enthusiastic competitor when the full time job allows, but given time on her hands Lynda loves to spend it in the garden, cultivating that all important plant material.

Having been a member of Allestree Flower Club for many years, now as ex-chairman Lynda enjoys a relaxing evening watching someone else on stage!

Di Smith

NAFAS Area Demonstrator
NAFAS Area Teacher

Demonstration titles:
Earth's Boundless Energy
Ancient & Modern
Let's Celebrate

Other titles on request

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NAFAS Demonstrator/Teacher

Tel: 01507 313702
or
Email: kingneptune@
thedeep.freeserve.co.uk

Di Smith lives in Lincolnshire and has been a NAFAS Area Demonstrator since 2004. She is also an Area Teacher and a Member of the North Midlands Area Teacher’s Association. Di joined Market Rasen Flower Club in 1995 and has served as Chairman, President and Treasurer. Di is a Founder Member of Contemporary Floral Design Group, Future Concepts and is currently a Member of the North Midlands Area Executive.

Di is a popular demonstrator and teacher and is always willing to get involved with local and area flower festivals, she also enjoys competing in shows and the challenge and camaraderie that it brings.

Joan Woodhead

NAFAS Area Judge
NAFAS Area Demonstrator
NAFAS National Teacher

Demontration Titles:
Astrological
Rustica
Cranberry Crush &
Cinnamon Sparkle
Other titles on request

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NAFAS Judge/Demonstrator/Teacher

Email: joanwoodhead@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Joan Woodhead is a NAFAS Area Demonstrator, National Teacher and Area Judge. Joan lives in North Lincolnshire and is a member of Grimsby Flower Club and the North Midlands Teachers Association.

Joan enjoys competing and has been successful with exhibits at Chelsea and the National Shows. Her demonstrations highlight her wide range of flower arranging and floristry skills. Seasonal titles are available for most times of the year for demonstrating and teaching. Wedding work is also a speciality and Joan will give her personal attention to any enquiries made. Joan is a popular Area Judge and is always willing to give advice regarding competition work. Joan is currently the North Midlands Area Education Representative.

NAFAS SPEAKERS are qualified at Area and National level. Qualification Tests for Area Speakers are held regularly within each Area. NAFAS Speakers can entertain at any kind of event. They delight audiences with light-hearted presentations on a wide variety of unusual and intriguing subjects, often allied to flowers and plants, and bring fascinating visual aids and fresh plant material to dress the stage.

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Anne Horsley

NAFAS Area Speaker

‘The Life & Times of
an Elizabethan Lady'

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NAFAS Speaker

Tel:01789 267430

Ann Horsley qualified in the North Midlands Area as a NAFAS Area Speaker in 2008, she lives in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Ann is a past Chairman and President of her local flower club and a member of two others.

Her talk is fully costumed and she comes dressed as a wealthy 16th Century Court Lady. There are many interesting visual aids, all of which she has made herself. Colour is a great influence both in costume design as well as in flower arranging.

Alice Ann Hutchinson

NAFAS Area Speaker

‘The Decoupage Story'

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NAFAS Speaker

Tel: Alice Ann - 01623 825 722

Alice Ann Hutchinson is a qualified NAFAS Area Speaker and Member of A.S.C. (Association of Speakers’ Clubs). She lives in Nottinghamshire and is a member of Edwinstowe Flower Club.

Her current talk ‘The Decoupage Story’ takes her audience not only on a trip around the world, but also back in time to some 2000 years ago! A memorable talk with many lively visual aids, with a pinch of humour for good measure!

Decoupage workshops usually follow a talk and are a delightful way to learn flat-style decoupage and take home a lovely plant pot decorated by yourself.

NAFAS TEACHERS are qualified at Area and National level. North Midlands Area Teacher’s Association was established in 1974. NAFAS Teachers are available to teach floral design at Club and Area workshops. Some social workshops, organised by individual teachers, are open to non-club members. For those interested in gaining qualifications in Flower Arranging, please note Teachers profiles, College web site links, or visit www.nafas.org.uk

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Joan Woodhead

NAFAS National Teacher
NAFAS Area Demonstrator
NAFAS National Judge

Demontration Titles:
Astrological
Rustica
Cranberry Crush &
Cinnamon Sparkle
Other titles on request

For more info or to book this
NAFAS Judge/Demonstrator/Teacher

Email: joanwoodhead@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Joan Woodhead is a NAFAS Area Demonstrator, National Teacher and Area Judge. Joan lives in North Lincolnshire and is a member of Grimsby Flower Club and the North Midlands Teachers Association.

Joan enjoys competing and has been successful with exhibits at Chelsea and the National Shows. Her demonstrations highlight her wide range of flower arranging and floristry skills. Seasonal titles are available for most times of the year for demonstrating and teaching. Wedding work is also a speciality and Joan will give her personal attention to any enquiries made. Joan is a popular Area Judge and is always willing to give advice regarding competition work. Joan is currently the North Midlands Area Education Representative.

Kathryn Wrath

NAFAS National Teacher

Social Classes & Workshops
Titles related to individual needs

The NAFAS Certificated Course

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NAFAS Teacher

Tel: 01522 694281
or
Email: k.wrath135@btinternet.com

Kathryn is a NAFAS National Teacher and lives near Lincoln. She is a member of the North Midlands Teachers Association, Chairman of Future Concepts CFDG, and a member of her local Flower Club in North Hykeham.

Kathryn has taught both the NAFAS and City & Guilds Floral Art Courses and teaches all levels of Floral Design, Historical to 21st Century. As the opportunities in the Colleges have decreased Kathryn has developed her own classes as an independent Tutor and now teaches the OCN NAFAS Course as an independent, she continues to Tutor the ‘Courting Contemporary Design’ classes, flower Club Workshops and Teaching Demonstrations.

If you or your Flower Club would like to speak with Kathryn about Classes or Workshops She would love to hear form you, by phone email or letter, or catch up with her at an Area Event, she is usually there, somewhere.

Jill Bewick

NAFAS Area Teacher

Social Workshop Titles: Any topic

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NAFAS Teacher

Email:
jillbewick@hotmail.com

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www.suttoncentre.co.uk/adulted

Jill Bewick is a NAFAS Area Teacher and lives in central Nottinghamshire. She has been teaching flower arranging for nearly 20 years and loves all aspects of this wonderful art form, from traditional to contemporary design, right through to environmental designs created for the outdoors.

Jill is currently the Area 1st Vice Chairman, but always likes to make time for teaching – either classes organised by Sutton Centre funded by Nottinghamshire Adult and Community Learning Service, or workshops for Clubs and Area. She is available daytime, evenings and weekends, and happy to discuss and/or suggest any suitable topics for your Club.

Judi Cripps

NAFAS Area Teacher
NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles
on Request


For more info or to book this
NAFAS Demonstrator/Teacher

Tel: 01283 567954

Email:
judi.cripps@sky.com

Judi Cripps qualified as a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2004 and lives in Burton upon Trent, East Staffs. Judi is happy to travel for demonstrations, workshops and day schools. She has lectured at Broomfield College, Derbyshire since 1996 and taught C & G Flower Arranging Levels 1 & 2, Contemporary Floral Design and some aspects of Floristry. Judi has exhibited with success at Chelsea, the National Competitions and local shows, both individually and with others including students.

Judi is currently President of Contemporary Floral Design Group, Future Concepts, a member of the North Midlands Teachers Association and Burton Floral Art Society and 2nd Vice Chairman of the North Midlands Area.

Pauline Foster

NAFAS Area Teacher
NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles:
Colours of My Mind
Life’s Rich Pattern

Other titles on request

For more info or to book this
NAFAS Demonstrator /Teacher

Tel. 01427 628243

Pauline Foster lives in central Lincolnshire and trained as a NAFAS Area Demonstrator in 2004. She is a qualified NAFAS Area teacher and currently a committee member of the North Midlands Teachers’ Association. Pauline runs leisure classes catering for a range of abilities and has moderated C & G and NAFAS Awards.

Embroidery and painting are two of Pauline’s interests and she often uses these to enhance her demonstrations. A keen competitor, Pauline won a first prize at the 2009 NAFAS National Show in Coventry and at the Harrogate Spring Show. She has also won Best in Show on two occasions at the Harrogate Autumn Show.

Rosemarie Green

NAFAS Area Teacher
NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration Titles:
Globetrotting 1 to 4
(Different Dems)
Christmas Cheer

For more info or to book this
NAFAS Demonstrator /Teacher

Email: rosemarie13@hotmail.co.uk

Rosemarie Green lives in Lincolnshire and has been a NAFAS Area Demonstrator and Area Teacher for 12 years, travelling around the North Midlands Area and beyond. She obtained the City and Guilds Flower Arranging qualification and Certificate in Education Teaching qualification and teaches classes and workshops throughout the Midlands.

Rosemarie belongs to Woodhall Spa Flower Club and the Area Teachers Association keeping up to date with contemporary styles and trends. Her demonstrations are inspired by her many travels, and she likes to involve the audience in her amusing anecdotes and stories of these far off places.

Sue Sewell

NAFAS Area Teacher

Social Workshops Titles:
Simply Contemporary
Flower Arranging for Beginners
Designs for Christmas
other titles on request

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NAFAS Teacher

Email: suesewell@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Sue Sewell is a NAFAS Area Teacher and lives in Rutland on the Lincs/Northants/Leics border. Sue completed NAFAS Diploma in 2007 and joined the North Midlands Teachers Association in 2008. Sue is currently President of Rutland Flower Club, a member of Stamford Floral Arrangement Society and a past member of the Area Executive Committee.

Sue has gained much of her flower arranging expertise from competing in Shows and exhibiting at Flower Festivals. Her particular interest is in the more contemporary designs, but also does workshops in flower arranging for beginners and Christmas designs.

Di Smith

NAFAS Area Teacher
NAFAS Area Demonstrator

Demonstration titles:
Earth's Boundless Energy
Ancient & Modern
Let's Celebrate

Other titles on request

For more info or to book this
NAFAS Demonstrator/Teacher

Tel: 01507 313702
or
Email: kingneptune@
thedeep.freeserve.co.uk

Di Smith lives in Lincolnshire and has been a NAFAS Area Demonstrator since 2004. She is also an Area Teacher and a Member of the North Midlands Area Teacher’s Association. Di joined Market Rasen Flower Club in 1995 and has served as Chairman, President and Treasurer. Di is a Founder Member of Contemporary Floral Design Group, Future Concepts and is currently a Member of the North Midlands Area Executive.

Di is a popular demonstrator and teacher and is always willing to get involved with local and area flower festivals, she also enjoys competing in shows and the challenge and camaraderie that it brings.

Marilyn Williams

NAFAS Area Teacher
NAFAS Area Judge

Workshop Titles
on Request

For more info or to book this
NAFAS Judge/Teacher

Email: marilynwilliams@
flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk

Marilyn Williams qualified as a NAFAS Area Teacher and Area Judge after completing the NAFAS diploma in Floral Art and Design in 2000, City & Guilds Contemporary Floral design course in 2001 and Teacher training in 2003. Marilyn lives in South Lincolnshire and is a member of Stamford Floral Art Society and Future Concepts CFDG, she is currently President Elect of the North Midlands Area.

A very keen gardener Marilyn is inspired by nature, but enthusiastically follows current trends in floral art. She is prepared to travel and is available to judge or to teach at day schools and workshops for all levels of ability.