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Jo (Joann) Durkin Ba. Ndsf. Fsf....

Freelance Designer and NAFAS Lecturer... at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Jo Durkin - Flower Designer</span>
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Jo Durkin is a seasoned designer with 28 years of experience in wedding design, corporate designs, and interior design, holding various certifications and diplomas from institutions like University of Kent and Bristol University.
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Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, GB
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  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
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Joann Durkin Ba. Ndsf. Fsf. Cert Ed. is a visionary creative leader with 28 years of experience in the flower industry, having worked with esteemed clients such as Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. As a seasoned designer, lecturer, and mentor, she has structured and managed the floristry department at Canterbury College, securing recognition from awarding bodies like the City & Guilds and BTEC. With a background in textile design and a National Diploma in Floristry from the Society of Floristry, Joann has honed her skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other creative tools, making her a versatile and accomplished professional.

Credentials

  • National Licensees Certificate
    The National Licensee's Cerificate Awarding Body
    Oct, 1998
    - May, 2026
  • External Examiner (Floristry & Hospitality) City & Guilds and BTEC Colleges
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    Jan, 1995
    - May, 2026
  • National Diploma of the Society of Floristry
    Society of Floristry
    Jan, 1967
    - May, 2026
  • Intermediate Certificate of the Society of Floristry
    The Society of Floristry
    Mar, 1966
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Jo Durkin - Flower Designer
    • Canterbury. Kent
    • Freelance Designer and NAFAS Lecturer/Teacher
      • 1996 - Present
      • Canterbury. Kent

      All aspects of Wedding Design, Dinners/Receptions and a variety of Corporate Designs.To Promote. Facilitate,Teach and Mentor for NAFAS - Classes by request.NAFAS Competitor with fellow Designer Carol Murray for &#39;Canterbury Flower Club&#39;Supply Designer Florist for Leeds Castle for &#39;Spe...

  • Canterbury College
    • Florist / Course Mentor & Tutor
      • 1992 - 2000

      Created and structured The Floristry Department, Managed/Tutor/Lecturer and Assessor, Secured the awarding bodies of The City &amp; Guilds, BETEC, NAFAS and The Society of Floristry - For all the Floristry Course recognition at Canterbury College.Course and Drafting Syllabus Consultant with BTE...

  • Fransican Gardens. Canterbury
    • Senior Florist/Manager
      • 1987 - 1992

      Senior Florist/Designer in all aspects of the Flower industry - Weddings, Funerals, Canterbury Cathedral Advisor &amp; Supplier and Consultant to Canterbury Hotels and Businesses ref Functions..Advising local businesses on information of our structures for hospitallity/entertainment. To generate...

  • Mollie Jenkins Florist
    • Park Street. Bristol
    • Senior Designer/Florist
      • 1964 - 1968
      • Park Street. Bristol

      Senior Designer Florist. All aspect of commercial floristry and competitive work.Consultant Wedding specialist.Intermediate Certificate for The Society of Floristry.National Diploma of The Society of Floristry.Part time Teacher for Flower Arranging in Adult Education.Interflora member and compet...

  • Hannam Court Florist and E Moores Florist
    • Charles Street/ St Nicholas Street. Leicester
    • Trainee and Senior Florist
      • 1961 - 1964
      • Charles Street/ St Nicholas Street. Leicester

      Full time Florist, involved with Interflora (East Midlands Area)Winner of many East Midland Interflora events and represented the same nationally.

  • Hannam Court Florist
    • Charles Street. Leicester
    • Trainee Florist
      • 1958 - 1961
      • Charles Street. Leicester

      Saturday and School/College holidays.Apprentice for two years first Year NO PAY end of year £10-00 Premium Bond.Interflora proceedure Exam - 1st shop.... ever to take in Leicester. all past!

Education

  • 1965 - 1967
    Bristol University
  • 1959 - 1961
    Loughborough College of Art
  • 1953 - 1959
    Loughborough College of Art School (11 + Art Scholar )
  • 1996 -
    Canterbury College (part time in House Course)

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