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WAFA
Have you been to the World show of WAFA in Glasgow. In June the 7the
World show was held and became a great success. Flower arrangers
from around the world (more than 30 countries) came together to
compete, to go to flower demonstrations and lectures. About 800
arrangement were to seen in many different classes for competition.
Some had a very high level of beauty.
Not all arrangements maybe were even exiting, but it was a perfect
show with a great diversity in style and type of arrangements. A
complement to the WAFA organisation.
And the International contact, meeting people of course is of great
value. Exchange of ideas and techniques and knowledge. Meeting
people from many countries, is an important aspect of this WAFA
happening.
A pitty is that many flower arrangers think it is necessary (also
in WAFA competition) to use protected materials such as coral in
their arrangements. Also the use of painted flowers and other not
necesary use of materials I have seen. A pitty because there are so
many beautiful natural materials available.
Flower arrangers must learn it is not necessary for their
arrangements to use protected materials and materials what can
damage nature
A good sense and feeling for our environment and protection of
nature is very important. Flower arrangers must give an good example
to others in this matter. Organisations must forbid the use of
protected materials and painted flowers.
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I did a big demonstration for WAFA. 2500 people in the audience.
The title was Dutch flower art, a creative challenge. I did a
variation of 14 totally different arrangements. My team did a
wonderful job and assist me to do the show what took 2 hours time.
The biggest was nearly 3 meter high. I was able to work with very
nice Dutch products such as Anthurium, Chrysanthemum,
Philodendronblad, Gerbera, Rosa and Alstroemeria, provided by:
www.anthura.nl
www.preesman.com
www.mdk.nl
www.royalvanzanten.com
Sharing knowledge was always one of my challenges and
motivations. That is also why I write flower art books and teach
this profession. In Glasgow my new book Natural flower design was
presented. The feeling for it was very positive. "The message
of the book is about environmentally friendly flower art. I hope
many will think in the same positive way about it.
WAFA in Japan.
Next three year WAFA will be organised in Japan . This means in 2005
the world show will be held in Japan. Let us go there to meet the
world and the beauty of flower art I keep you informer in my website
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