Stefan John Carolan PGRAD
Beginning his career in horticulture at the dawn of the new millennium, Stefan took a access course through the London College of Printing (LCP) which also ran the London School of Retail. In 2008 he gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Floral Design & Business Enterprise, by this time the (LCP) had become a part of the University of the Arts, London. A collection of the most highly respected universities in London including Central Saint Martin’s (School of Fashion) and Camberwell College of Art.
Gaining knowledge by combining work and study has given Stefan the advantage of learning practical skills as well as the theory. He has worked for the most respected floristry shops, including Chivers, Charlotte Street, London and Longman’s, which for many years held the Royal Warrant.
As well as competing and exhibiting which he finds great fun, Stefan have also become an area demonstrator for Nafas representing London and Overseas areas. This is what he really enjoy the most, flower arranging for groups of up to 50 and this is where Floral Hearts idea was created and developed.
Peter Allan Bodnar
Peter’s accredited qualifications and achievements in floral design and enterprise include a postgraduate degree, London’s only home-grown Master Florist qualification, and a recent BA (Hons) from Writtle University.
Peter has worked internationally, creating bespoke weddings for clients from Bermuda to Indonesia, Singapore and Spain, among others. As a NAFAS Area Demonstrator, he travels across the UK sharing his passion for themed shows, his floral skills, and his stage presence with fellow NAFAS members, Stefan Carolan, and London charities, as he has done for the past 26 years.
Peter has been awarded a brace of medals and awards including multiple RHS medals at the annual show in Chelsea. Has delivered live workshops and demonstrations for RHS Garden Show at Hampton Court Palace. He has achieved on two occasions to reach the Advanced WorldSkillsUK, marking major successes in all competitions. He considers his favourite to be Florist of the Year in 2012 at RHS Chelsea with Merrist Wood College, Guildford. Peter often credits his love of flowers to his grandmother, who always kept fresh flowers in the house and inspired his lifelong passion for floral design.
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