Gunnedah Evening VIEW Club’s guest speaker Jodi Dolbel developed an interest in flower arranging as a child, following her grandfather as he clipped and pruned around his garden.
That childhood interest grew and developed into a passion she now shares with clients through her floristry business.
As guest speaker at Gunnedah Evening VIEW Club’s Spring themed dinner meeting, Jodi demonstrated easy ways to create beautiful and quirky arrangements using blooms from the garden and the bush.
In 2004 she made the decision to leave her busy and stressful administrative position and take a walk on the lighter side by purchasing a balloon business, allowing her creative side to shine.
She began working from her kitchen bench, then moved to a studio in a shed finishing up at a shopfront near MariAnn Florist where she became even more interested in floral
decoration starting out with silk flowers and studying to become a florist.
With the opening of the family business in Conadilly Street, Jodi was able to combine her florist business.
“I love the artistry of being a florist and like to use anything that is lying around for containers,” Jodi said.
“I like to ensure that each piece is individual, personal and designed with love and compassion.”
Members were intrigued with the different ways arrangements could be made simply and inexpensively and asked many questions.
Program officer Glen Jones presented a small gift to Jodi as a token of appreciation.
In October members will celebrate the club’s 35th birthday with a sapphire theme saluting the 65th anniversary of the formation of VIEW in Australia. Entertainment will be provided by the Conservatorium of Music.
