MONIEK VANDEN BERGHE (Belgium) Formerly trained in painting, ceramics, sculpture and floral art, she has demonstrated in Belgium, Scotland and France and soon, not to be missed, demonstrating throughout Australia, commencing in Melbourne on Wednesday April 9th, 2008, coutesy of Interflora Australia Unit and is the author of the book ‘Flowers in Love’ Volume 1 and 11. Her work is published regularly in magazines, especially Fleur Creatif. The beautiful Vanda orchids and Sweet Peas in the first arrangement would look beautiful on a bridal table. Polystyrene foam shapes were covered in torn pieces of tissue paper, glued and allowed to dry. Rattan was folded to form a concertina joining the two shapes. Test tubes were inserted into the foam and the flowers arranged. The second piece was also for a wedding and featured exquisite Phalenoepsis (Moth) orchids, Sweet Peas and Peppercorns. Cordyline leaves were pinned using upholstery pins to a polystyrene shape, rolled leaves and rolled coloured cardboard were T wired and draped down the front and back, test tubes inserted into the foam and the flowers arranged. Moniek is such a fun teacher as can be seen in the photo of our group, who were from the US, New Zealand, Australia (2) and Japan