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17
Jan 2026
(Sat)

European Floral Art Demonstration

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (January 2026)
Subject
European, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Date & time
17Jan 2026 (Sat)12:00 - 13:00 Free
Type of Event
In-person Attendance
Venue
Room 206, 2/F., Admiralty Centre
Speaker
  • Ms Catherine Au (ADFA, DFA Judge, DFA Instructor) ;
  • Ms Janice Chick (ADFA, DFA Judge, DFA Instructor)

Ms Catherine Au

Ms Catherine Au is a seasoned floral designer and instructor, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Continuing and Professional Education at City University of Hong Kong, as well as at the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council and Institut de Artflor. Since 2001, she has dedicated herself to floral art education, combining practical training with experience in the commercial floral industry. Catherine has received the Outstanding Instructor Award from the Hong Kong Employees Retraining Board and has contributed to the Qualifications Framework as a specialist for the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. She is a certified member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and a judge for the Dutch Floral Design exams in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen. Recently, Catherine has focused on developing sustainable floral art education, emphasizing design concepts and green techniques rooted in European floral traditions.

Ms Janice Chick

Ms Janice Chick, Bachelor of Education (Honours), has over 30 years of educational experience. Specializing in Dutch floral design since the 1990s, she has attained the DFA Floral Design Instructor and ADFA Advanced Floral Design Professional qualifications. She began teaching the DFA Dutch Floral Design Programme in 2002. Since earning her DFA Judge qualification in 2022, she has focused on professional assessment and mentorship, guiding students to professional standards by integrating education with floristry.

Enquiry
2975 5695 (charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Join us for an enchanting journey through floral designs inspired by the rich and diversified European cultural history.

This event will feature unique flower arrangements showcasing pieces such as the Greek mythical ‘Cornucopia’ , symbolising abundance and prosperity; stunning designs highlighting the intricacies of Gothic architecture and the beautiful sinews of Art Nouveau as shown by the works from famous Spanish architect Gaudi. To say the least, this is not just a feast for the eye but a true tribute to European cultural heritage. Whether you are a flower enthusiast or an art connoisseur, we sincerely invite you to join us for a memorable afternoon. There will also be some special souvenirs, but first come, first served!

Language: Cantonese, supplemented with English