AREA LIST 2024
JACQUI OWEN - DEMONSTRATOR AND TEACHER
Nantwich
07540 441112
Email Jacqui
1. Education, Accreditations & Awards 1. Good Florist Guide Accredited 2024-2025, 2022-2023 The Good Florist Guide (GFG) is a prestigious accreditation recognising florists for exceptional creativity, quality craftsmanship, customer service, and professionalism, offering assurance to customers and distinction within the floristry industry.
2. Sustainability Wedding Alliance Accredited Jun 2024 Ambassador Sep 2024 • Member Since 6 June 2024 • Awards: • Finalist ‘Sustainable by Design’ & ‘Sustainable Change Maker’ 2025 • Finalist ‘Sustainable by Design’ 2024 “It’s really encouraging to see forward looking planning and consistently embracing sustainability and performance whilst also encouraging couples in all walks of life to take on sustainable floristry. Judges comments • Finalist ‘Sustainable by Design’ 2022
3. County Brides Northwest Wedding Awards • Winner 2020 It celebrates exceptional wedding professionals across the North West, with customer-led voting, diverse categories, and a prestigious gala evening recognising excellence in the industry. voted by my clients. ‘Jacqui is not just an amazingly creative person who has an incredible imagination, she is a bubbly, exuberant person brimming with ideas, enthusiasm and passion. She weaves her magic touch into all her floral creations, bringing to life the best version of what you envisioned in your dreams!’ Candice Roundell, 2020. • Finalist 2018, 2017 & 2016 • Nominated 2023 & 2022
4. RHS Flower Shows: • RHS Tatton Park ◦ Gold Medal & Best Exhibit: Floral Design Studio (2021) ◦ Featured Designs (2021 & 2022, no medals awarded in marquee), ‘Bee Friendly Bee Kind, Bee Inspired’ and ‘Tatton goes green. It's a nice day for a green wedding’ highlighted in Cheshire Life Magazine and on BBC Gardeners World RHS special. • RHS Chelsea 2023 ◦ Silver Medal: ‘Yellow Brick Road’ Nursery Exhibit in the Floral Pavilion with John Cullen Gardens Demonstrations & Public Engagement
5. A certified NAFAS Area Demonstrator (May 2016) floral designer who travels, showcasing creative arrangements, educating audiences, and inspiring a love for flower arranging through engaging demonstrations. ’Thanks a million for the fabulous dem you did for the club on Wednesday. It really was great. Everyone enjoyed it very much and felt enthused to pick up their scissors again! Your love of your flowers and nature was inspiring and your tales of life on the farm were lovely.' Julie, PROGRAMME SECRETARY Knutsford Flower Club, Cheshire
6. Demonstrated at Harrogate Flower show 2023 'This is just a small note to say a huge thank you for demonstrating on our Create! Stage at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2023. The seats and surrounding spaces were packed with eager viewers, and I heard so many compliments from members of the public who enjoyed your demonstration and found it both inspiring and informative.' Beth, Partnership & Engagement Co-ordinator Media, Collaborations & Writing
7. Writer for Thursd. Writing blogs for a global platform that connects floral industry professionals and enthusiasts, I am thrilled to contribute to shaping a greener, more sustainable future for floriculture. Through these blogs, I showcase sustainable practices in floral design, inspiring creativity while fostering eco-friendly innovation across the industry. 8. Expert Contributor: Regular writer for 'Hot Topics' feature in Your Wedding Cheshire and Merseyside Magazine and have been featured in various wedding magazines and blogs including Rock My Wedding & The English Wedding Blog.
9. Flower Arranger contributor - Spring 2024
• BA (Hons) Design: Surface Pattern (1st Class Honours) – 2000 - A specialist degree focused on the art of pattern, decoration, and visual storytelling, equipping Jacqui with a deep understanding of colour theory, composition, and material exploration. Studying surface pattern design refined her eye for detail and ability to create harmonious, aesthetically striking designs skills she now applies to her floral artistry.
• BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design - 1997 A broad exploration of artistic disciplines, refining her skills in visual storytelling, texture, and composition.
• City & Guilds PTLLS Level 4 (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) – Expertise in lesson planning, diverse learning styles, and effective assessment methods. The qualification also covered safeguarding, equality, and inclusive teaching, skills she now applies to her floral demonstrations and workshops, inspiring and educating audiences with confidence.
• NOCN Creative Craft Skills (Floral Arts) qualifications provided her with a comprehensive foundation in floristry, covering essential techniques, artistic design, and advanced craftsmanship.
◦ Level 3 – 2010
◦ Level 2 – 2010
◦ Level 1 – 2009
JACQUI OWEN - DEMONSTRATOR AND TEACHER
Nantwich
07540 441112
Email Jacqui
- Little by Little, the Bird Makes its Nest
- Floral Memories Unearthed: A Journey through Clay and Blooms
- Bee Friendly, Bee Kind, Bee Inspired' (Apr-Oct)
- Every Little Helps: Conscious Choices
- A Christmas tale of two halves: All Things Bright and All Things Calm
- Willing to tour, short notice bookings taken
1. Education, Accreditations & Awards 1. Good Florist Guide Accredited 2024-2025, 2022-2023 The Good Florist Guide (GFG) is a prestigious accreditation recognising florists for exceptional creativity, quality craftsmanship, customer service, and professionalism, offering assurance to customers and distinction within the floristry industry.
2. Sustainability Wedding Alliance Accredited Jun 2024 Ambassador Sep 2024 • Member Since 6 June 2024 • Awards: • Finalist ‘Sustainable by Design’ & ‘Sustainable Change Maker’ 2025 • Finalist ‘Sustainable by Design’ 2024 “It’s really encouraging to see forward looking planning and consistently embracing sustainability and performance whilst also encouraging couples in all walks of life to take on sustainable floristry. Judges comments • Finalist ‘Sustainable by Design’ 2022
3. County Brides Northwest Wedding Awards • Winner 2020 It celebrates exceptional wedding professionals across the North West, with customer-led voting, diverse categories, and a prestigious gala evening recognising excellence in the industry. voted by my clients. ‘Jacqui is not just an amazingly creative person who has an incredible imagination, she is a bubbly, exuberant person brimming with ideas, enthusiasm and passion. She weaves her magic touch into all her floral creations, bringing to life the best version of what you envisioned in your dreams!’ Candice Roundell, 2020. • Finalist 2018, 2017 & 2016 • Nominated 2023 & 2022
4. RHS Flower Shows: • RHS Tatton Park ◦ Gold Medal & Best Exhibit: Floral Design Studio (2021) ◦ Featured Designs (2021 & 2022, no medals awarded in marquee), ‘Bee Friendly Bee Kind, Bee Inspired’ and ‘Tatton goes green. It's a nice day for a green wedding’ highlighted in Cheshire Life Magazine and on BBC Gardeners World RHS special. • RHS Chelsea 2023 ◦ Silver Medal: ‘Yellow Brick Road’ Nursery Exhibit in the Floral Pavilion with John Cullen Gardens Demonstrations & Public Engagement
5. A certified NAFAS Area Demonstrator (May 2016) floral designer who travels, showcasing creative arrangements, educating audiences, and inspiring a love for flower arranging through engaging demonstrations. ’Thanks a million for the fabulous dem you did for the club on Wednesday. It really was great. Everyone enjoyed it very much and felt enthused to pick up their scissors again! Your love of your flowers and nature was inspiring and your tales of life on the farm were lovely.' Julie, PROGRAMME SECRETARY Knutsford Flower Club, Cheshire
6. Demonstrated at Harrogate Flower show 2023 'This is just a small note to say a huge thank you for demonstrating on our Create! Stage at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2023. The seats and surrounding spaces were packed with eager viewers, and I heard so many compliments from members of the public who enjoyed your demonstration and found it both inspiring and informative.' Beth, Partnership & Engagement Co-ordinator Media, Collaborations & Writing
7. Writer for Thursd. Writing blogs for a global platform that connects floral industry professionals and enthusiasts, I am thrilled to contribute to shaping a greener, more sustainable future for floriculture. Through these blogs, I showcase sustainable practices in floral design, inspiring creativity while fostering eco-friendly innovation across the industry. 8. Expert Contributor: Regular writer for 'Hot Topics' feature in Your Wedding Cheshire and Merseyside Magazine and have been featured in various wedding magazines and blogs including Rock My Wedding & The English Wedding Blog.
9. Flower Arranger contributor - Spring 2024
• BA (Hons) Design: Surface Pattern (1st Class Honours) – 2000 - A specialist degree focused on the art of pattern, decoration, and visual storytelling, equipping Jacqui with a deep understanding of colour theory, composition, and material exploration. Studying surface pattern design refined her eye for detail and ability to create harmonious, aesthetically striking designs skills she now applies to her floral artistry.
• BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design - 1997 A broad exploration of artistic disciplines, refining her skills in visual storytelling, texture, and composition.
• City & Guilds PTLLS Level 4 (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) – Expertise in lesson planning, diverse learning styles, and effective assessment methods. The qualification also covered safeguarding, equality, and inclusive teaching, skills she now applies to her floral demonstrations and workshops, inspiring and educating audiences with confidence.
• NOCN Creative Craft Skills (Floral Arts) qualifications provided her with a comprehensive foundation in floristry, covering essential techniques, artistic design, and advanced craftsmanship.
◦ Level 3 – 2010
◦ Level 2 – 2010
◦ Level 1 – 2009