Portrait of a designer 

EMC Coach, Dalia Bortolotti is an inspiration for us all

Floral design was not Dalia Bortolotti’s original first choice of career.  She has always been interested in flowers and gardening, but that was really as far as it went until there was a crash in...

Growing the ultimate bridal rose

The story of Alexandra Farms nursery

Alexandra Farms is a famous boutique grower, located in the incredibly fertile savanna of Bogotá, high in the Andes Mountains of Colombia. The garden roses and David Austin varieties from Alexandra Farms are...

Floral creations serving a theme 

The art of design blends with photography in the work of EMC Alumni

A theme is not the same as the subject of a work.  Themes are similar but also different from motifs in that themes are ideas conveyed by the...

What can you find in the EDGE fanzine?

EMC Teachers presenting designs focused on one technique

A fanzine is a publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest.

Our phenomenon is called floral design and if...

When creative growth and passion for flowers meet up

Rebecca Raymond - portrait of an EMC Teacher

Rebecca lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where she has built up her highly rated weddings and events business, making her one of the most sought-after and respected floral designers in...

How to enhance your floral design photography?

One on one with professional photographer Alex Mateiu

The Circle Community is a space of learning where everyone involved can contribute, either with questions or answers, ideas or new concepts, by encouraging others or by being active.

A while ago,...

Floral Experiences by Tomas de Bruyne Events 

As seen through the eyes of EMC Teacher, Francisca Paz-Perez Aguirre after being part of the Tomas de Bruyne Team in the biggest private event in Pakistan

written by Francisca Paz Peres Aguirre

photos by Alex Mateiu

event by Tomas de...

The Brazilian Perspective

EMC Go Live presents one of the most famous designers from one of the most festive countries in the world

’’Architect and urban planner by training, decorator and teacher by passion’’. This is how Tanus Saab describes himself. Being a...

T H E  F A N Z I N E

A publication for creatives in motion

A fanzine is a publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest.

Our phenomenon is called floral design and if you are among those who share the...

EMC GO LIVE EVENT

Connection & Interaction Through Flowers

We are all part of a blessed group of people whose professional, and sometimes personal, life evolves around flowers, whether we call ourselves florists, designers, artists, passionate, amateurs, teachers or students,...

Ikebana inspiration

featuring Sherene S. Tan, AIFD EMC and Keith Stanley, EMC

The featured designers are members of the EMC Core Team as Coaches, experienced florists and wonderful people that share a common passion for one of the most ancient schools of floral design in the world, Ikebana....

Business as creative endeavour

Enter the world of being a successful entrepreneur

Christi Lopez is a very talented floral designer, a successful business woman and a creative entrepreneur. Her experience and commitment to always strive for the better are attributes that make her style...