於1990年,為令本地學生能獲得國際水平認證,hkafa 與 I.A.F. 國際花會 (International Academy of Floristry ) 合作開辦 I.A.F. 國際花會專業課程,I.A.F.歐洲花藝瑞典證書及文憑均由國際花藝大師認證。 I.A.F. 課程有系統、國際化、專業、現代及富技巧性。從此,本地學生不用遠渡重洋,便可學習頂尖世界級花藝設計。
European Designer Certification & Consultancy – Per Benjamin
hkafa 及 I.A.F. 非常榮幸以瑞典國際花藝大師 Per Benjamin 為獨家課程顧問及證書文憑認證。 Per 為校長 Theresa Lam 及 I.A.F. 導師 Jackie Lai 啟蒙恩師之一,於世界花藝大賽獲獎無數。他與兩位著名比利時及荷蘭花藝大師 Tomas De Bruyne 及 Max van de Sluis 成立 Life3 組合,個人及 Life3 已出版多冊暢銷全球的花藝參考書籍。 他們均熱心於花藝教育,現正活躍於世界巡迴花藝示範、講座及工作坊、擔任花藝比賽評判等。
2009年,英國著名品牌花藝學院Jane Packer School London 邀請hkafa合辦課程。導師到英國受訓,2010年正式開辦在香港獨有的課程。 Theresa 把Jane Packer 的設計風格,融入有系統的課程內。包括著名的 Jane Packer 結婚花球及婚禮宴會佈置、花束、餐桌花藝、顏色設計等。 hkafa相信此課程將非常受歡迎,並會牽起另一個風格式潮流。
許多梵高 ( Vincent van Gogh ) 的畫作都以不同的花卉為主題,香港插花藝術學院很榮幸獲得荷蘭梵高博物館 ( Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam ) 的邀請,開發當代荷蘭花藝 Dutch Floral Art ( DFA ),並將荷蘭傳統的插花藝術打造成現代歐洲設計,帶到國際花藝舞台。
香港插花藝術學院 ( hkafa ) 將與不同的著名國際花藝大師合作,重新創作和開發新的風格,把 Vincent van Gogh 的繪畫風格融入花藝創作中。
Theresa Lam is the founder of the Hong Kong Academy of Flower Arrangement Ltd. (hkafa) in 1989. Theresa believes that Hong Kong , as an international city, can be the base of the best floral arts in the region.
After managing her flower shop for 3 years, Theresa found herself more keen to teach. She learned her flower arrangement skills in Europe and got inspirations from her Japanese teachers. She decided to bring in the best syllabus to Hong Kong students.
Unique style
Theresa is now famous for her proven experience and success in training outstanding floral designers & florists. Her passion and innovation in her unique style of floral design has earned her thousands of dedicated students from local and all over the world. Theresa’s friendliness & patience have made her students her friends ! hkafa forms the bridge where students can get firsthand direction to world flower arrangement trend. Theresa’s designs are clean & modern. Her unique mastery of color and texture is inspired by her insight in international fashion, architectures & interior designs.
I.A.F. affiliation
In 1990, hkafa first got affiliated with the I.A.F.( International Academy of Floristry—floral art research). I.A.F. courses has got European Master Certification originated in Sweden (The birthplace for many renowned influential floral design masters). The I.A.F. curriculum is International, Professional, Mastery, Modern & Systematic. From then, Theresa has been training local as well as overseas students matured international floral art techniques. hkafa is the first flower school with international classes in Hong Kong. It attracts thousands of students locally, expatriates, overseas students from Mainland China, Asia and all other parts of the world. Students can apply for the respective I.A.F. certificates/diplomas/advanced diplomas upon completion of the courses.
European Designer Certification & Consultancy – Per Benjamin
hkafa & I.A.F. are very proud to have Mr. Per Benjamin, the famous Sweden international floral designer & decorator as their course consultant.
Benjamin, as a partner of Life3 with two other Belgian & Dutch floral designers – Tomas De Bruyne & Max van de Sluis, has published a number of floral design reference books, which are of the world bestsellers. Having won several medals at the World Cup in the Netherlands, they are still contributing to international floral education by holding seminars, workshops and demonstrations worldwide.
JANE PACKER LONDON courses
In 2009, hkafa was invited by the renowned Jane Packer School London to develop their style in Hong Kong. hkafa’s teachers got trained in London and started the various courses in 2010.
The style of Jane Packer is presented in the unique curriculum in Hong Kong. It includes her famous wedding & event flowers, hand ties, unique table flower designs and color styles. We strongly believe that it will be another very popular course that might affect the trend in the region.
Awarded Outstanding Enterprise – China
Though Theresa has got numerous awards throughout the years, she is most proud of hkafa when she got the Honorary Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur 2009 at Beijing in Jan. 2010 granted by China (CAWE).
This is to award Theresa for her outstanding contribution in playing a leading role in China’s floral design industry. Her innovations have moved Hong Kong’s floral design to the international stage.
Van Gogh Bloemen
In 2014, a new era of inspirational crossover of fine arts & contemporary impressionism in floral art came to HKAFA.
While many of Van Gogh paintings were using different flower as theme, HKAFA was proud to be invited by Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam to develop contemporary Dutch Floral Design. HKAFA will work with different famous international floral designers to re-create and develop new styles, while relating to impressionist paintings of Vincent Van Gogh. Benjamin will be the official consultant of HKAFA ,I.A.F. & Van Gogh Bloemen. He and Van Gogh Museum will certify all certificates & diplomas from 2016.
We look forward to new out-of-the-box creativities & inspirations from the expertise collaboration of fine art & floral art, bringing the international floral trend to a new stage – Van Gogh Bloemen, Holland at HKAFA.
Our mission — conscious creativity
Provision of the highest standard of training, responsible tutorial and bringing the ever changing international floral trend to its students are the principles of hkafa and all the dedicated teachers here. Complex techniques and concepts are made simple and easily understood. The designs for the lessons are constantly changing . That’s why many students are our old friends for they stay here to keep up with the trend !
Awards – hkafa got numerous Awards for design excellence at the Hong Kong flower shows
The Principal, Theresa Lam was awarded Elite Entrepreneur of China 2009 in Beijing (CAWE) for her outstanding contribution to floral education in HK as well as leading the HK flower arrangement trend to the international stage. Accredited Quality Wedding Merchant (QWM) by the Hong Kong Productivity Council 2010 & 2011, appraised for outstanding performance in wedding consultation, wedding and event floral designs services. Being panel judges for flower arrangement competitions, e.g. Kunming Flower Arrangement Competition in China
Corporate Experience
hkafa has been committed to various corporate training, team building & business consultancy for over 20 years, her client include Hong Kong Bank, JW Marriott Hotel, MTR Corporation Ltd, THE ELEMENTS, LCX, Shu Uemura, Hospital Authority, American Women’s Association, Hong Kong Flower Club, Korean Women’s Association,JP Morgan, Nike, Wall Street Institute, Kerry Property Management Services Ltd. ,Bank of East Asia, Hanlun Habitats, Hershey’s , K11, CENTRAL/CENTRAL, etc.
Community Service
hkafa Volunteer Team of teachers and students offers community services to various non-profit making charitable organizations. Flower arrangement skill can benefit the society and at the same time provides students valuable experience of applying their knowledge learned ! Work includes interest courses, workshops and vocational trainings.
Organizations served : Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community Center, YWCA, Hong Chi Association, UNICEF, sponsorships for The Good Rock Foundation, Hong Kong Dog Rescue, etc.