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Hitomi Giliam

Hitomi Giliam is the owner/operator at Satsuki's in Mission, BC, Canada since 1979. She was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) in 1986. She was awarded both the Silver and Gold medals in the Great American Design Competition in 1986 and 1987. She has been the featured designer at six AIFD Symposia and guest-designer throughout North America, England, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and has lectured in many Art Galleries, Museums, Botanical Gardens, Art Institutes in Canada and the United States. She organized the Survival of the Creative Minds in Taos, New Mexico and has co-authored several books on floral design. Currently she is on the  AIFD Education Committee; serving as an instructor of Teleflora Education Center and a  member of their Education Specialist Team. She is a columnist for Flowers magazine, and is one of only 5 recipients of AIFD "Design Influence" Award - awarded to individuals who have made a significant impact and exerted a positive influence with their signature design style.


Hitomi Giliam, beside design. A spectacular creative design, created with the flair and innovative mechanics Hitomi is known for in the design world.


Hitomi Giliam, lecturing on cutting edge design concepts and techniques.


Design by Hitomi Giliam, featuring an armature of entwined curly willow branches. An armature is defined as a framework serving as a supporting core for a sculpture or structure.


By Hitomi, a floor design based upon a construction of bamboo, with strong Asian influences.


A dramatic floor design featuring a "waterfall" effect, with cascading plant materials.


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