Ms Blowes enjoyed success at the Flower Growers Group of NSW Scholarship competition at the Flower Markets in Sydney.

The TAFE student was one of four from across the state to win a $2500 scholarship to put towards further training and education, with her mystery box floristry display catching the eyes of the judges.

“I started just doing floristry as a hobby, but who knows, maybe one day I would love to own my own little floristry shop,” Ms Blowes said.

“I was very excited when I found out that I had won. I really didn’t think anything would come from entering the competition.

“I just thought what have I got to lose, it will be a great experience and I get to create something with a box of beautiful blooms and visit the flower markets.

“Winning this award was very exciting and gives me a lot more confidence in my abilities.”

TAFE floristry teacher Sarah Cox described Ms Blowes – the third student in as many years studying at TAFE NSW Orange to successfully win one of these scholarships – as “very talented”.

“Kalea is a very creative. I believe she has the ability to be very successful in the floristry industry,” Ms Cox said.

“This demonstrates that the students at TAFE NSW are learning skills that are recognised and highly regarded right across the country.”

Enrolments for a range of floristry courses for 2018 at TAFE NSW in Orange and across western NSW are now being accepted.

For information, visit www.tafewestern.edu.au or phone 1300 823 393.