Our Instructors
Principal Instructor:
Christopher Lim AIFD
A floral maestro in the city of Singapore.
Christopher Lim (AIFD) is a professional florist with more than 36 years of experience as a floral designer, educator, and demonstrator in both Japanese and western style floral design. Christopher Lim’s career in the floral arts is long and prolific:
He as been a certified Sogetsu instructor and holds the highest rank of Riji in the Sogetsu School of ikebana, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
He holds the highest qualification from the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), and is a qualified and licensed Certified Floral Designer (CFD) of that institution.
He has for many years served as Advisor to several Chapters of Ikebana International including Sri Lanka (Chapter 262); Johor, West Malaysia (Chapter 235) ; and Karachi, Pakistan (Chapter 204).
Over his long and prolific career, he has wowed audiences in many countries worldwide with his live demonstrations, floral exhibits and workshops at international conferences, exhibitions and other venues.
He assisted Iemoto Akane Teshigahara at the 40th Anniversary of the Singapore Sogetsu Association , as well as Headmaster Riho Samba At The Asia Regional Conference (2002), Master Demonstrators Seiko Ozawa (2008), Ken Katayama (China, 2009), and Yochi Hinata (2013) in other International events.
Christopher has conducted numerous demonstrations, classes, and workshops regularly in a large number of cities and countries in the Asian region including in Japan (Kamakura and Fukuoka), India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore), China (Guangzhou, Xiantao), Sri Lanka (Colombo and Kandy), Pakistan (Karachi), and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang). He has also held workshops in the United States (Hawaii), England, Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
He is a long-standing member of the Sogetsu Teacher’s Association, Tokyo, Japan; the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD), and Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135.
>>Qualifications in Brief:
Holder of the highest qualification Certified Floral Designer, of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Holds the highest Teacher Grade of Riji in the Sogetsu School of ikebana headquartered in Tokyo.
Certified in the Mastery of Floral Teaching Skills & Competence Management by reputed German floral artist, Gregor Lersch
Certification in International Floral Workshop & Seminar by Hitomi Gilliam (AIFD).
>>Some Career Highlights:
As a Floral Designer:
On the occasion of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II (1990)
Decor for Elizabeth Taylor & Malcolm Forbes’s yacht during their sail into Singapore (1993)
Singapore Changi International Airport (1993 - 1999)
Official Designer for Miss Singapore / World (1986-1989)
Official Floral Designer for the Miss Oxbridge International
Pageant, Singapore (1987)Winner of the Bronze award at the Malaysian International Landscape & Garden Festival International (LAMAN) for Floral Garden design (2006)
Sir Elton John Singapore Concert (2008)
Exhibitor, Sogetsu Annual Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan (2009 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015)
Window Display at Singapore Garden Festival (2010)
Master Demonstrator in New Delhi for the Japan-India Cultural Event (2010)
Installation work for the Sayonara Dinner at the Ikebana International Asian Conference in New Delhi (2012)
Awarded the Most Popular Artist at the International Flower Arrangement Show, Expo, Guangzhou, China (2018)
>>As an International Judge - Some Highlights:
The Australia Bicentenary Celebration, Australia (1988)
Floral Designer Society of Singapore (FDSS) Cup (2016)
1st World Orchid Association (WOA) International Oriental Flower Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2017)
Guangzhou International Flower Competition (2018)
>>International Demonstrations - Some Highlights:
1st International Orchid Show, Singapore (1993)
Master Demonstrator, Hong Kong (2007)
Demonstrator at the World Flower Council Jubilee Summit,
Macau (2008)Master Demonstrator, Inaugural Exhibition of Ikebana International Sri Lanka Chapter (2009) & subsequent annual exhibitions (2010-2019)
Master Demonstrator , China Flower Expo (2009)
Master Demonstrator for Ikebana International Johor Chapter (2010)
Master Demonstrator for Ikebana International Bombay Chapter (2011)
Demonstrator for the Singapore Garden Festival (2006 / 2008 / 2010/ 2012/ 2014 / 2016 / 2018)
Master Demonstrator in Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia (2013)
Master Demonstrator in Karachi: Pakistan (2013 & 2018)
Master Demonstrator in Kamakura: Japan (2013)
Master Demonstrator at the 13th Asia Regional Conference
Taipei, Taiwan (2015)Master Demonstrator in Fuokoka, Japan (2016)
Master Demonstrator, 50th Anniversary of the New Delhi Chapter of Ikebana International (2016)
Master Demonstrator in Guangzhou, China (2017 & 2018)
Master Demonstrator, 20th Anniversary Celebrations, of the Ikebana International Hyderabad Chapter, India (2017)
Demonstrator at the Flower Expo China (2018)
Awardee at the Guangzhou International Flower Art Exhibition (2019)
Master Demonstrator for Ikebana International Bangalore Chapter (2019)
>> Event Directorships:
Director for Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 35th Ikebana Exhibition (2005)
Event Director for Singapore Flower Festival and the Charity with Love Tropifame Exhibit (2002)
Organizer / Chairman, Floral Fantazia, Singapore (2006)
Advisor & Event Director for Floral Harmony @ Nanyang (2003-2016)
>>Television Appearances:
Since 2004, Christopher has been interviewed and has appeared in numerous television features in Singapore (Channel News Asia), Sri Lanka (Sirasa and TV1), China, and Pakistan (Pakistan Television Corporation)
>>As an Educator in Singapore:
Chris conducts floral art classes for several primary and secondary schools in Singapore including:
2002-Present: Nanyang Primary School
2009- Raffles Girls Secondary School (2009), CHIJ Katong, Convent, River Valley High School
2010 - Tanjong Katong Girls Secondary School
Our Team
Administrative Manager:
Jet Ho
Senior Instructors:
Shirley Cheah
Sally Lee
Assistant Instructors:
Bess Tan