Education

 

The National Education Committee:

  • Susie Barwick, Chairman (Berks, Bucks & Oxon Area)
  • Pat Dibben (Berks, Bucks & Oxon Area)
  • Sharon Dower, Course Consultant (Three Counties & South Wales Area)
  • Jane Rickard (Surrey Area)
  • Kate Kerr (SAFAS)
  • Julie Pearson (Flowers North West)

The Committee meets throughout the year by Zoom.  This Committee works to promote the educational aims of NAFAS, encouraging members and the general public in the skills of floral art and related subjects.  

Training days are organised for Junior Leaders, Area Education Representatives, Teachers and Internal Moderators.  The Committee also organises and runs mini-teaching demonstrations and workshops at National Show.

The Education Committee aims to promote a high standard of teaching throughout NAFAS.  It disseminates literature and information related to teaching floral design and provides a platform for the exchange of ideas. 

The following list is the names of NAFAS National Teachers.  They are all approved by the NAFAS National  Education Committee and hold recognised qualification in the Teaching of Adults and a nationally recognised certificate in Flower Arranging or Floristry at an Advanced Level.

Teachers may not apply until they have three years’ experience, preferably including two years on the relevant Area Teachers List, and are able to provide a reference from an education employer or equivalent (see application form).  Application forms may be obtained from the Education Secretary at NAFAS Head Office.  National Teachers are not necessarily obliged to travel outside their Area.

NATIONAL Teachers

  • Michael Bowyer
  • Jackie Charnock
  • Lilias Hoskins
  • Kate Kerr
  • Christine Picton
  • Margaret Rumens
  • Lesley I Sturdy MA
  • Dawn Weaver
  • Sue Blandford
  • Craig Bullock
  • James Burnside
  • Patricia Dibben
  • Tracey Griffin
  • Lucy Richardson
  • Angela Turner
  • Katherine Kear
  • Susie Barwick
  • Jill Bewick
  • June Borrowdale
  • Anne Bridge
  • Sharon Dower
  • Jan Faulkner
  • Pauline Foster
  • Susan Flight
  • Sheila Hadlow
  • Sandra Halkett
  • Sally Hardy
  • Julia Harrison
  • Linda Knights
  • Irene Manson
  • Barbara Megarry
  • Ross McGookin
  • Gill McGregor
  • Maureen Mulligan
  • Angela Merryfield
  • Alwyn Page
  • Elizabeth Pelley
  • Jane Rickard
  • Chris Brown
  • Jo Smith
  • Linda Soutar
  • Anna Stevens
  • Moyra Turnbull
  • Christina M F Wallis
  • Mala Williams
  • Julie Woods
  • Kathryn Wrath
  • Diane Norman (Ikebana)
  • Christine Hughes
  • Alan Beatty
  • Pip Bensley
  • Jane Haas
  • Jo Jacobs
  • Jackie Page
  • Julie Pearson
  • Louisa Rigden
  • Sue Slark
  • Jennifer Thompson
  • Margaret Trepant
  • Yolanda Campbell
  • Judith Blacklock

NAFAS COURSES

Our floral art and design courses are in the process of being re-written in a  modular format.  More information will be available soon. 

Thinking about setting up Leisure Classes?

The Education Committee have produced  ‘Leisure Classes for All’.  A guide for Teachers setting up Leisure Classes for Adults or Juniors offering practical guidance on starting out to inspirational ideas for everyone to enjoy. Download a copy of our Leisure Classes for All revised 2022 guide and be inspired to get started.