Chris Jones - UK
BA of C J Floral Design

TV & Radio: Numerous television appearances most recently BBC2 Hampton Court Flower Festival coverage, teaching BBC's Charlie Dimmock the art of flower arranging.

Demonstration : Nationwide and international events for both floristry and charity sectors

Lecturing : Regular contributor for leading London floristry schools including Paula Pryke and McQueens.

Events & Corporate Design : June 2006 launch event for Gorbachev Foundation. Charity ball for 400 guests at Althorp House, the seat of the Spencer Family. In the presence of Earl Spencer and Mikhail Gorbachev

Publishing : Author & Designer of 3 books. Modern Flowers, Traditional Flowers, Arranging Houseplants published exclusively for Tesco stores.

Styling : Cover design for leading supermarket Waitrose's Christmas 2005 magazine

Graduated from Kingston University with BA degree in Graphic Design & Illustration, which led to 2 years as a freelance illustrator. I joined busy family retail florist for 5yrs and studied NVQ floristry. After a period in Harrods florist department I became a freelance designer and now have 20 years floristry experience.

COMPANY PROFILE

• Contracts with leading London hotels groups, Hilton and Swissotel.
• Corporate & product launch events for major brands including Hugo Boss, Armani, M&S, BBC, Valentino & Dunhill.
• Large Scale Events such as Elle Style Awards and London premiere party for Evita '06
• Styling & Design for International Clients. Bacardi, including Greygoose Vodka conference in Cognac , France and Bombay Sapphire VIP events.
• National and International weddings design including society wedding in Barcelona in 2005 for 700 guests.
• Magazine Styling. Italian Vogue shoot for Autumn '05 edition and regular contributor to Waitrose seasons magazine.
• Guest designer for numerous prestigious events as Queen Elizabeth II Golden Anniversary party at the Ritz London and wedding of Prince Edward & Sophie Rhys Jones.
• Contract for last 3yrs for Xmas Installation of Coutts Bank. HQ on the Strand and 6 main branches in London .
• Exhibition Design & Installation. Gold Medal winning stands at RHS shows, Chelsea , Hampton Court and Harrogate Flower Show. Clients include Flowers & Plants association, States of Guernsey, wholesale tropical importers and Sothebys. Commercial trade shows for Air New Zealand, New Zealand tourist board, South African tourist board and Channel Islands tourist board.
• Film & TV set styling. Film credits on Sir Ian McKellen's Richard III for MGM (1930 set dressing). A Knight's Tale for Columbia Tristar (medieval).

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Industry spokesman for wholesale & retail trade. Demonstrator at floristry trade events. Spring Florist event and Flowers '05.
• Representative and spokesperson for Flowers and Plants Association.
• Public demonstrations for grocery retailers Tesco and Waitrose. Multiple charitable organisations such as Action Medical Research and NSPCC
• Guest demonstrator at floristry school in Kyoto, Japan; for wholesale floral importer J Van Villet in New York and for Information Fleuristes at Hortiflor in Paris, France.
   
  
• Television:
  BBC, Blooming Lovely - Short on Chris Jones Freelance Designer
  Channel 5 - The Ideal Home Show
  Channel 5 - Designer for a Day
  GMTV - morning magazine slots
  BBC Good Food Live - regular guest appearances for 18months