A worldwide and distinguished florist and floral designer is coming to Tauranga next month to host a seminar and presentation for New Zealand's floral art teachers, demonstrators and judges.

The Floral Art Society of New Zealand's sub branch The Academy of Floral Art – which hosts an annual seminar to upskill Kiwi floral art teachers, demonstrators and judges – is delighted to have Phubast Chesdmethee Poo – known as Poo – from Thailand run a Floral Theatre Presentation on Friday, June 16, at Bethlehem College's Performing Arts Centre.

The Academy of Floral Art chair and award-winning Tauranga floral designer Francine Thomas says Poo began his floral journey at the age of 10 and has become a well-known international floral designer. 'His list of floral achievements is impressive,” says Francine.

'He has decorated more than 300 weddings, and has demonstrated and taught in more than 30 countries including India, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Oman, Australia, Vietnam and China.”

Moreover, Francine says Poo has installed and made flowers for the royal family of Brunei and is the Thai Royal family florist.

'He's vice chairman of the World Flower Council and frequently demonstrates at their meetings. Poo is the adviser for the Royal Flower Project for the villagers in Thailand, promoting dried plant materials and exporting them overseas.

'He has designed for television and many and varied festival events, for Miss Universe competitions and is a lecturer and advisor for Smithers Oasis.”

Francine says Poo's floral theatre ‘Beyond Possibilities – the Phenomenal of Nature' will captivate and embrace all design styles and techniques. 'Your imagination will be taken to new and exciting interpretations of designing and styles of design.

'He'll be teaching at the seminar to FASNZ members – however his Floral Theatre demonstration is open to everyone.”

Francine says this is a unique opportunity to see the distinctive design work of a renowned floral world celebrity.

'The Academy of Floral Art is privileged to have him as their guest designer and teacher at the seminar.”

Further information is available on the FASNZ Website and Facebook page. Or contact Francine Thomas by email: [email protected] Or phone: 02102036707.