Floral Masterclass
Kenneth Turner(Author)
Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 2002
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-297-82405-3 (ISBN)
Description
The greatest Floral artist of them all, Kenneth Turner shares the secrets of his personal approach to floral decorating. Many Floral decorators have come and gone but Kenneth Turner's staying power proves that he is the master of his art. From his lavish shop in Mayfair, he produces some of the most sumptuous creations around, incorporating the finest of fresh flowers with the most unusual of components : Black willow twigs, tiny pebbles, perfectly preserved dried roses, seashells and lichen, amongst many others. The key to Jenneth Turner's success is his inherent creative genius and the ability to stay 1 step ahead of the trends. In masterclass, he reveals the secrets that have made him world famous and shares his knowledge, making it possible to recreate the many beautiful arrangements at home.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Illustrations
125 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-297-82405-3 (9780297824053)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kenneth Turner's love of flowers developed into an international business which supplies floral decorations, candles and luxury bodycare products.
Content
Introduction: the Kenneth Turner essentials - wire netting, stubbwire, reel wire, galvanized wire, raffia, bamboo and canes, snips and secateurs, staple gun, glue gun, nails, hooks, ropes. Greens - table decorations, garlands, bouquets, leaves; the floral palette - white, clashing colours, pinks and reds, blues and purples; special occasions - seasons and themes, weddings, Christmas; flowers outside - picnis, barbeques, summer buffet, dinner parties, children's parties; not just flowers - twigs and sticks, pebbles, moss and lichens, preserved leaves.