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Professional European Botanical Art Workshop
- Subject
- Botanical and Floral Art and Design, European
- Date & time
- 22Aug 2026 (Sat)12:00 - 13:15 Free
- Type of Event
- Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
- Venue
- Room 205, 2/F., Admiralty Centre
- Online Platform
- YouTube Live
- Speaker
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- Ms. Iris Ching (Education Director, Institut de Artflor) ;
- Ms. Catherine Au (ADFA, DFA Judge, DFA Instructor)
Ms. Iris Ching
Ms. Iris Ching has over 35 years of experience in the floral industry and is a highly accomplished professional floral educator. She holds internationally recognised qualifications, including the ADFA (Advanced Dutch Flower Arranger) certification from the Netherlands and the AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers) credential from the United States. She currently serves as the Education Director of the Institut de Artflor, where she is dedicated to curriculum development and professional training. Ms. Ching previously worked at the SCOPE, City University of Hong Kong as the Academic Coordinator of Floral Design programs. She has also been responsible for training DFA instructors for more than 20 years. Throughout her career, Ms. Ching has participated in numerous international floral competitions and has served as a judge in Dutch floral design examinations. She is presently an expert panel member of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and a technical consultant for the Employees Retraining Board (ERB), actively contributing to the advancement of both the floral industry and professional education.
Ms. Catherine Au
Ms. Catherine Au is a seasoned floral designer and instructor, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Continuing and Professional Education at City University of Hong Kong, as well as at the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council and Institut de Artflor. Since 2001, she has dedicated herself to floral art education, combining practical training with experience in the commercial floral industry. Catherine has received the Outstanding Instructor Award from the Hong Kong Employees Retraining Board and has contributed to the Qualifications Framework as a specialist for the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. She is a certified member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and a judge for the Dutch Floral Design exams in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen. Recently, Catherine has focused on developing sustainable floral art education, emphasizing design concepts and green techniques rooted in European floral traditions.
- Enquiry
- 2975 5695 (charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Join us at the Open Day on August 22 for an engaging Workshop on Professional European Botanical Art and Design.
This exclusive event introduces you to our brand-new, comprehensive programme "Diploma in Professional European Botanical Art and Design" under the collaboration of HKU SPACE and Institut de Artflor. It features a 40-minute experiential workshop, offering a hands-on preview of the teaching approach and immersive learning experience in the professional training. Following the practical session, there will be an informative Q&A to answer all your queries.
This is not a casual art workshop but a structured, experiential session that offers a genuine preview of the diploma-level training. Take your first step toward mastering this precise and beautiful botanical tradition—reserve your seat today.
Language: Cantonese, supplemented with English
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