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"The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of Flower Design" is the essential 'how to' manual for everyone interested in flowers and floral art. Whether flowers are a passion, a pleasure or a business, this book is essential reading. Covering classic, contemporary and cutting-edge design, the beginner will build knowledge and competence and quickly get started in the art. The experienced arranger will find the book a most valuable reference with inspiration from across the world. Richly illustrated with over 500 colour photographs and 200 line drawings, this book: will inspire you throughout the year with seasonal design ideas; shows you exciting ways to arrange flowers in a vase successfully; gives you advice and inspiration on wedding flowers; explains why some designs work and why others do not; and provides a useful reference of many of the flowers and foliage that are available. Packed with tips, information and step by step advice, this book is an indispensable guide whatever the season, occasion or budget. Judith Blacklock is a best selling author and an accomplished designer. She is the Principal of the Judith Blacklock Flower School in London.
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Over the past twenty years, Judith Blacklock has developed a unique method of teaching flower design that has proven to work. She is Principal of The Judith Blacklock Flower School, Knightsbridge - one of London's most successful flower schools and the only private flower school to be granted accreditation by the British Accreditation Council. Judith is an experienced teacher, demonstrator and judge who has travelled worldwide communicating her knowledge and giving inspiration with her love of flowers and design. She has written five bestselling books and is the editor of The Flower Arranger magazine which is sold throughout the world. Judith has created arrangements for the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and many famous celebrities. She has designed and arranged medal winning exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show and was chairman of the fundraising charity event 'Flowers at Kensington Palace'.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a flower-arranging novice and this book was recommended to me by someone who has run (for a couple of decades) one of the many NAFAS branches dedicated to flower arranging, after I complained that all the flower books from my library basically just had many pretty pictures that didn't really support me in creating good arrangements for myself, based on bunches I could get at the supermarket. I wanted a flower arranging book with principles and theories, a really good teaching book.
I was more than impressed with this one: over two dozen classic and modern design principles for bigger arrangements plus easy-to-follow smaller ideas, examples of show-work, equipment and techniques, how to condition the plant material (vital if you want your arrangement to continue looking good for more than a couple of days), and much more. Clear text and great photos. If you only want one book on flower arranging, this is it. For a collection, this is a must-add or a wonderful starting point.
I was more than impressed with this one: over two dozen classic and modern design principles for bigger arrangements plus easy-to-follow smaller ideas, examples of show-work, equipment and techniques, how to condition the plant material (vital if you want your arrangement to continue looking good for more than a couple of days), and much more. Clear text and great photos. If you only want one book on flower arranging, this is it. For a collection, this is a must-add or a wonderful starting point.
61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lovely photographs and great contents just about sums this book up. There is lots to inspire you in this book and I, being a novice, particularly found the Equipment & Techniques chapter very useful. The flowers and foliage chapter is also a good guide to what is available. There is a hell of a lot in this book and I think it is great value for money.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I followed the advice of the previous reviewers as I needed a present for a friend. I was not disappointed. This is a super book. It is useful because it has all kinds of designs, not just huge displays which not everyone wants to make. There are simple methods to follow so designs can be tried out easily at home. I like the history of flower designs too which is presented interestingly with some historical photos. There are also large glossy pictures for just browsing. This book is an ideal present. I have never been very tempted to try out flower arranging myself but this flower design encyclopaedia is a real inspiration and has given even me some ideas.
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Flowers fo beginner
This book has enough theory mixed in with ideas to satisfy the beginner. It is interesting and beautifully illustrated. This is vallue for money and makes a good gift
Published 2 months ago by MK
A Super Book
As a beginner in floral arranging, I searched on Amazon for a simple and detailed book on flower design. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sweetpea
Not for me
Bought this book as a gift for my wife. She loves it, great for ideas and techniques, the pictures are clear and colourful and the methods well explained.
Published 7 months ago by Safety Stu
Very helpful book!
I am an apprentice florist working in Italy, and as Italian is my second language I don't always understand what I am being taught! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Peonia
The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of flowers
The book was a gift for my wife, and its very nice, Lots of pictures, and some tips and instructions. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr Jitesh K Patel
An amazing book on church flowers
This book is amazing. I was first entranced by the pictures and then blown over by the passing on of knowledge. Read more
Published 18 months ago by C. Nicola
beautiful flowers
This is one of the very best flower arranging books ever with no gimmicks a beautuiful publication
Published 20 months ago by Great Cook
Just Gets Better!
Just as I think I have found my favourite book on flower arranging, I come across another one, which knocks the previous one off the top position! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. Elizabeth Richards
Beautiful Book
This was bought as a present for a friend who does flower arranging, the book was beautifully illustrated and much appreciated.
Published on 29 May 2010 by simple soul
Excellent book for beginners
This book was recommended to me by the tutor on my flower arranging class as a good book for beginners and I have to agree. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Leeny
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