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Garden & Home Tour + Floral Styling Demo

Explore Kate’s beautiful rural property, enjoy afternoon tea, and be inspired by a floral and table styling demonstration in her flower shed—perfect for creative ideas this festive season!

Sunday 3 November 2pm

Margaret Watling Memorial Demonstration

Margaret Watling, floral artist, visionary and champion of the Canterbury Horticultural Society, believed all should be able to enjoy and share in the beauty of flowers. Her financial support to the society has ensured her spirit and passion for flowers has continued to this day. She had a love of teaching and demonstrating floral art. This event honors her legacy and considerable contribution towards floral art in Canterbury.

Kate Williams

This year our Margaret Watling Memorial Demonstration is led by Kate Williams, author of The After Hours Stylist and a beloved local flower farmer. With a deep love of nature and a passion for celebrating each season’s offerings, Kate’s creativity and styling have made her floral workshops and garden tours at her rural Waitaha property highly sought-after events.

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Event Highlights

Exclusive Garden and Home Tour

Explore Kate’s beautiful rural property and get a glimpse inside her personal home.

Afternoon Tea

Enjoy delicious cake from Fulltime Tart, along with coffee and tea.

Floral & Table Styling Demonstration

Held in Kate’s charming flower shed, this demonstration will inspire you with ideas for syling a sunning table for any occasion, including Christmas. The demonstration goes beyond just florals—you’ll see how to incorporate flowers into various elements of the table design, creating a cohesive and beautiful setting. Kate will draw inspiration from her own garden, using what’s available and in season to bring the table to life. Whether you’re familiar with her work from her popular book or new to her approach, you’ll leave bursting with creative ideas to craft gorgeous tables for your whanau and friends this festive season.

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Location

59 Charwell Lane, Prebbleton

Tel: 366 6937
Email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
Facebook event link

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Costs & Payment

$95 Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
$120 Non-Members
$155 Event + CHS Membership

**Reserve your spot today. Limited places available.**

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Please note, our events are aimed at adults. If you are under 18 or wish to bring along tamariki please contact us before booking so we can check. Nga mihi, CHS team