Books
Florist Basics
Everyone who wants to explore the world of floristry can not do without the basics. They are even more essential for those who want to experiment! This handy book contains eleven basic techniques that every florist just has to master. All of these techniques are explained by master florist and experienced teacher Gudrun Cottenier (De Groene Verbeelding) in stepy-by-step instructions. Every technique comes with four to five compositions that show the possible variants on each theme. An indispensable manual for every hobby florist!
$45.00
Michel Tcherevkoff
We just adore this book for its humour, verve, cleverness and fabulous fresh approach to flowers. Found in the MOMA store this summer we had to have it..in a lolly pink look at me slipcover, conceptual photgrapher Parisian Michel Tcherevkoff has created a delicious collection of floral fantasies conjouring up charming flower shoes and handbags.These are not arrangmentss as we know them but rather an extraordinary playful mix of leaves and flowers, berries, twigs he crafts , lays and places and fixes into imaginery accessories..then photographs..
Known by his signature style "reality with a twist" every page is a delight, and intriquing. his pieces are often more fragile and many, more emphemeal than any bouquet could be. His work is full of colourand expression and ultra modern using the latest photgraphy techniques......we wont even begin to describe...because his work is a fantasy floral feast thats enough to stay with.
A book for tired florists to enliven and treat them well and lift their spirits maybe or for those who just love and cant do without ..flowers, fashion, art and things that go pop!
As a fitting ps. its introduction is by Belgian Clothes designer Diane Von Furstenburg which gives us even more reason to put it on our shelves dont you agree?
Known by his signature style "reality with a twist" every page is a delight, and intriquing. his pieces are often more fragile and many, more emphemeal than any bouquet could be. His work is full of colourand expression and ultra modern using the latest photgraphy techniques......we wont even begin to describe...because his work is a fantasy floral feast thats enough to stay with.
A book for tired florists to enliven and treat them well and lift their spirits maybe or for those who just love and cant do without ..flowers, fashion, art and things that go pop!
As a fitting ps. its introduction is by Belgian Clothes designer Diane Von Furstenburg which gives us even more reason to put it on our shelves dont you agree?
$34.00
One Hundred HANAKUBARI
One of our most FAVOURITE finds of the year which has seen us scurry off and look for earlier titles of this stunning approach to working with cut flowers evolved through the philosophies of Keita Kawasaki.From his point of view most plants used in floral design stand naked as it were and vunnerable.(.our description!) once we have determinedly taken them from the the soil that nutures and supports them and then removed their roots so we can do what we wish with them ..in a sense give them an new enviroment and life!..
He sensitively readdresses this situation by exploring a variety of seemingly new flower rests as he calls then or flower supports, supports that one presumes have been the foundation of Japanese ikebana traditions for centuries to acheive this. To do so he shows us his arrangements with flowers and leaves, buds and blossoms leaning snugly against crossed twigs, standing strongly amogst a tracery of branches , in split bamboo places, surrounded by fine twigs, ringed in strong leaves, placed at certain angles and balanced in delicately balled root systems soft ,mosses, binding grasses..the examples go on to fufil his title , one hundred forms of Hanakaburi. His ideas and practices are refined and simple and pure in a way we wonder why we dont see more of them being used.
There is no claim by him either that that these methods are entirely original but we feel the the point is that he is directing our gaze to wards flower arranging in another way showing us, how old methods can be refreshing and worth reviving.
Perhaps by following his example we can maintain an extra sensitivity towards our materials which after our working with them allow them to shine in their own natural beauty.
He sensitively readdresses this situation by exploring a variety of seemingly new flower rests as he calls then or flower supports, supports that one presumes have been the foundation of Japanese ikebana traditions for centuries to acheive this. To do so he shows us his arrangements with flowers and leaves, buds and blossoms leaning snugly against crossed twigs, standing strongly amogst a tracery of branches , in split bamboo places, surrounded by fine twigs, ringed in strong leaves, placed at certain angles and balanced in delicately balled root systems soft ,mosses, binding grasses..the examples go on to fufil his title , one hundred forms of Hanakaburi. His ideas and practices are refined and simple and pure in a way we wonder why we dont see more of them being used.
There is no claim by him either that that these methods are entirely original but we feel the the point is that he is directing our gaze to wards flower arranging in another way showing us, how old methods can be refreshing and worth reviving.
Perhaps by following his example we can maintain an extra sensitivity towards our materials which after our working with them allow them to shine in their own natural beauty.
$85.00
Structures (Floral Art Structures)
Floral structures are the in-thing which is interesting in a world when anything seems to go any which way in Floristry these days in the name of creativity.
Here two adventurous French florists set out on a path where they introdue you to a great idea using a structure at a time as a base
They simply make at base then decorate it.
and the point about these bases is of course you can use them over and over again .
The idea of the books shows how one can dress the base several different ways and they show you some of their examples<.br>
Using this novel approach and by their inspiring choice of form and materials your own piece could be the fifth and sixth in a series of your own designs begining with the initial base as they do . Muriel Le Couls and Gil Boyard, both Meilleur Ouvrier de France acheivers designed these structures to use with tables, flat surfaces and buffets in mind but they could be used in exhibition work, competitions and for anywhere a certain emphasis on new design is appropriate.Joy in this book is that it leaves the florist space to go even further r and create something even brighter and more personal .
A book brimful of creative ideas and possibilities galore.Dare to try!
Using this novel approach and by their inspiring choice of form and materials your own piece could be the fifth and sixth in a series of your own designs begining with the initial base as they do .
$45.00