Walking on the Wildside (WoW) - NSW
Farm Tour & Demonstration
Saturday 6 September, 9:30am – 4pm
WildFlowers Australia invites florists to take a walk into the enticing world of wildflowers! Join us for a day on the farm of East Coast Wildflowers, one of the most respected Australian native wildflower growers. The adventure includes a morning farm tour followed by an afternoon floral demonstration incorporating into stunning designs many of the wildflowers you saw growing in the ground. Our designers are two top Sydney florists known for their work with natives, Duc Thuan Bui an instructor at Pearsons, and Alice Beasley with Bess Paddington. The day includes a catered lunch prepared by the fabulous Butchers Daughter. This is a day not to be missed!
Space is limited so please book early. Florists will be given priority but wildflower growers and enthusiasts are also welcome.
Registration Fee (excludes GST and processing fees)
Non-Member - $130
WFA Member - $95 (with discount code)
Non-refundable after 1 September 2025
More on our designers….
Alice Beasley
Alice has been in the flower industry for nearly ten years and has always had a love of Australian natives. Keen to work with her hands and create beauty, Alice studied floristry at TAFE followed by a stint in England working on flower farms and attending floral design workshops. She returned to Australia a committed florist, working primarily on events and weddings. Upon joining Bess Paddington, her appreciation of wildflowers has come to the fore. She works daily with the stunning variety of native and South African blooms available and has developed a reputation as an expert in floral design incorporating wildflowers.
Du Thuan Bui
Duc Thuan Bui is a Sydney-based florist who has a great passion for floral design. He has been actively working in the flower industry for the past 10 years, during which he has achieved a number of awards and credentials. In 2024, Duc collaborated with his mentor, Jeff Smith, and won the RAS Floral Designer Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. He has recently obtained the formal training of the International Master Florist qualification in Holland. This reflects ability to create elaborate floral designs which showcase a range of textures, advanced techniques and creativity.
Duc is currently a teacher at Pearsons School of Floristry where he instructs over 120 students a year. Duc is passionate about education as means of sharing this skills with so many budding florists.