At the initiative of the Japanese floral designer Kazuyo Asayama, Lily Beelen gave several demos and workshops in Japan last fall, with the aim of providing inspiration from the Netherlands. Kazuyo was at her side for five days as a translator and assistant. The first session was at the Yokohama Display Museum, a company that sells many silk flowers. The request was to process these materials. They also worked with wool from Lehner Stylit. Florists from Osaka and Kyoto came specifically for these master classes. Three arrangements were created: a wreath on a metal base, a necklace and a bracelet.
The second demonstration and workshop took place in Tokyo, this time with fresh flowers. For the materials, a visit was made to the auction. 'It's really great to see this place with so many different flowers and plant materials in Japan.' The demonstration consisted of bouquets with a structure or frame, table settings, and commercial designs. During the workshop, participants could choose between making a necklace or a bracelet. The renowned master florist Yutaka Jimbo also participated in the workshop.
