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Judith's new book - written in conjunction with Lesley Young of Hadlow College - is now available

Floristry: A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who wish to create their own wedding flowers, this book is a must. Written by two of the most experienced experts in the world of flowers, Step-by-Step Floristry starts at the beginning - showing the techniques and tricks of the trade that make working with flowers easy - and progresses to wonderful handtieds and wired bouquets.

The book includes:

Wedding and bridal work

Wiring techniques

Sympathy work

Flowers for parties and events

Contract work

Handtied bouquets

Tips on caring for flowers

RRP: £25 Available from Amazon and all good bookshops.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010

We had a very busy week at Chelsea, where Judith demonstrated her latest ideas to a packed floral design theatre.

Judith was very honoured to create the Queen's bouquet, which was presented to her when she visited the Show. It incorporated sweet peas, lily-of-the-valley, herbs and garden foliage - all of Her Majesty's favourites.

Some of you might have heard Alan Titchmarsh talking about Judith on the BBC - all very flattering.

Lord Mayor pops in

We were thrilled to welcome Duncan and Mary Brown Sandys, Lord Mayor of Westminster and his wife, to the school in February. They spent a couple of hours creating gorgeous, seasonal handtieds.

When Judith met James May

"My first attempt at flower arranging looked like the work of a man who takes old motorcycles apart and fails to put them back together again," writes the television personality in his new book, James May's Toy Stories. "But the second one [see picture] was considered pretty good." And indeed, the plasticine garden that Judith helped him to create won a special medal at Chelsea last year. Proof that Judith really can teach anyone. To sign up for one of Judith's courses, click here.

Judith’s Book – Church Flowers

Judith’s new book, Church Flowers, is the definitive book on church flower arranging for the beginner to the festival designer. It covers every aspect of working with flowers in church and will encourage all to have a go whether or not they feel they have creative ability.

Order your copy through any bookshop, Amazon or preferred online book retailer.

Alternatively, order direct –
tel: 01202 586 848
email: theflowerpress@selelctps.com

The Flower Arranger
Judith is the editor of The Flower Arranger – a quarterly magazine published by NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) dedicated to flower arranging and flower design. It is available in branches of WHSmith and newsagents.

Click here to go to the Flower Arranger website for back issues and subscription information.