Southwark College Floristry Department Celebrates Not One, but Four Winnings…

The New Year so far is proving to be a success for Southwark College Floristry Department.  Students Saroch Promsiri and Younghyun Kim won 1st and 2nd place respectively in the British Retail Florists Association hub competition in Kent. “This is the first time I have been in a Floristry competition. I was competing against experienced florists and I wasn't expecting a placement.  I am excited to have won,” said Saroch who studies Advanced National Certificate in Floristry Level 3.  Saroch's design was influenced by the famous Japanese Fashion Designer, Issey Miyake. He said: “Coming from an oriental background, I can relate to Miyake's signature style which contains a lot of fabric pleating. So, I used mikado sticks to create pleating patterns in my floral design”. National Certificate in Floristry Level 2 student, Younghyun designed a scarf inspired by Fashion Consultant Gok Wan, who is known for his colorful sense of style. 

And as if these winnings wasn't enough for Southwark College, full-time lecturer Louise Roffey and Carol Campbell, part-time lecturer and owner of  Beckenham Flower Studios  were also winners at the Chelsea Hub Heat event at New Covent Garden Flower Market. All four of them will now be participating in the senior category at BFA's Chelsea Florist of the year finals in May.