Judith Blacklock
Encyclopedia
Judith Blacklock is the author
of nine bestselling books on floral design
, has taught worldwide and has arranged the flowers at Kensington Palace
on a regular basis. She has designed and arranged medal winning exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show
and has created arrangements for the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and many famous celebrities. She also acts as consultant
to many companies such as Topshop
, Channel 4
and BT
providing training and team building.
She is the owner and founder of the Judith Blacklock Flower School which is the only private flower arranging and floristry school in the UK which is accredited by the British Accreditation Council
for achieving the high standards required by this organisation.
She is the editor of The Flower Arranger, the leading magazine for flower arrangers published by NAFAS
She is an education partner of the American Institute of Floral Designers
.
In June 2006 a type of rose
was named after Judith Blacklock.
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
of nine bestselling books on floral design
Floral design
Floral design is the art of using plant materials and flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition. Evidence of refined floristry is found as far back as the culture of Ancient Egypt....
, has taught worldwide and has arranged the flowers at Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century and is the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and...
on a regular basis. She has designed and arranged medal winning exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, formally known as the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held for five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London...
and has created arrangements for the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and many famous celebrities. She also acts as consultant
Consultant
A consultant is a professional who provides professional or expert advice in a particular area such as management, accountancy, the environment, entertainment, technology, law , human resources, marketing, emergency management, food production, medicine, finance, life management, economics, public...
to many companies such as Topshop
Topshop
Topshop is a British clothes retailer with shops in over 20 countries and online operations in a number of its markets. Its sales come primarily from women's clothing and fashion accessories...
, Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
and BT
BT Group
BT Group plc is a global telecommunications services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the largest telecommunications services companies in the world and has operations in more than 170 countries. Through its BT Global Services division it is a major supplier of...
providing training and team building.
She is the owner and founder of the Judith Blacklock Flower School which is the only private flower arranging and floristry school in the UK which is accredited by the British Accreditation Council
British Accreditation Council
The British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education is an educational accreditation agency recognised by the British Government for international students entering the United Kingdom for educational purposes....
for achieving the high standards required by this organisation.
She is the editor of The Flower Arranger, the leading magazine for flower arrangers published by NAFAS
She is an education partner of the American Institute of Floral Designers
American Institute of Floral Designers
The American Institute of Floral Designers , established in 1965, is a the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career...
.
In June 2006 a type of rose
Rose
A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows...
was named after Judith Blacklock.
Books by Judith Blacklock
- Teach Yourself Flower Arranging (1992)
- Dried Flowers (Teach Yourself) (1993)
- Silk Flowers: Complete Color and Style Guide for the Creative Crafter (1995)
- Silk Flowers: Over 30 Projects for the Creative Arranger (1996)
- Flower Arranging Style: An International Collection of Ideas and Inspirations for All Seasons (1997)
- Bloomsbury International Encyclopedia of Flower Arranging (1997)
- Encyclopedia of Flower Arranging (2003)
- The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of Flower Design (2006)
- Judith Blacklock's Flower Recipes for Winter (2007)
- Judith Blacklock's Flower Recipes for Spring (2007)
- Judith Blacklock's Flower Recipes for Summer (2008)
- Judith Blacklock's Flower Recipes for Autumn (2008)
- Judith Blacklock's Seasonal Flower Recipes (2009)
- Church Flowers (2009)
- Floristry: A Step-By-Step Guide (2010)