Weddings&Wonders
Naturally every bride wants the loveliest bridal bouquet. Many brides opt for a traditional round and compact bouquet with a romantic feel. But....
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Gil Boyard
Freelance Flower Design
Brought up in a family of horticulturist, Gil Boyard lived among plants and close to greenhouses during his childhood, in the western part of France.
He was French competitor, Interflora World Cup, March 26-28 2010 Shanghai.
Experience
He realized that he needed to work with a mentor in order to reach his ultimate dream, which was being one of the Best Craftsmen in France.
He started to work with Jean Michel Mertens (one of the Best Craftsmen in France and World Champion) in his shop in the Paris suburbs period. He wanted to get the best experience and know-how possible.
He became manager of the shop and won several competitions (Ile de France florist gold cup 2002, Silver Prestige Hortiflor Show 2003, finalist of the French Florist Cup in 2003 and.....became one of the Best Craftsmen of France in 2004!)
A new world was ahead of him. He was selected to become a member of Interflora Art Floral Group in 2004 and became the owner of J.M. Mertens store in 2005.
Anthony Maresq, winner of Interflora France Coupe Espoir Nicolas Rosières, competitor of the French florist Cup in 2009Clément Petit, competitor of the International Worldskills Games in Calgary, Canada in 2009.
Designer Info
| Street | 207 avenue du général Leclerc 94700 |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
| Website | gilboyard.com |
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Titles
Master Florist
Expertise
One of Gil Boyard's ultimate goals is to be a competitor in one of the best international competitions. Gil made his first step by being selected as French contestant for the World Cup Competition in Shanghai.
Spoken Languages
Awards
2004-
Meilleur Ouvrier de France-
1e place
2010-
Woldcup 2010, Shanghai-
finalist
Education
He planned to study sciences instead of following his father's footsteps and being a plant wholesaler.
But flower power was too attractive: after 2 years in secondary school, he chose to learn how to be a good florist. He was mentored by 2 well-known florists he had met when he was young: Jacques Basille (European competitor, Winner of the French Florist Cup in 1979) and Philippe Monville (Interflora France Chairman).
It took him only 2 years to get the florist certificate and, then he chose to go and work in Paris.
Publications
Several press publications described his professional life. Gil Boyard published a book Structures en art floral with Muriel Le Couls another one of the Best French Craftsmen.
Company
everytime our customers come to visit us, they discover a special place where every single flower arrangement is made with the great know-how and taste of the florist who creates them. The shop windows are regularly transformed, to bring you a unique and innovative environment.
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Gil Boyard Fleuriste
Assignments Interflora World Cup - Gil Boyard, France
Day 2: The designers had to make a table arrangement, 'Green Tea for Two'and another masterpiece in 2 hours. Here is Gil Boyard's presentations
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Assignments Interflora World Cup - Gil Boyard, France
Day one designer make a creation themed Flowers on the Orient and then are tested with a Surpise item (Shanghai Tang) here is Gil's presentations
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The World Cup is the most sought-after and prestigious title for floral designers. Who will be able to call him/herself the world’s best floral designer
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