What is your first name or how are you generally known as?
Carel.

Have you got any other first names?
No.

And, your surname?
Schenk.

When were you born?
06-04-1965.

 Can everyone contact you easily via internet, what is your e-mail address?
Carelschenk@hotmail.com

Do you work full-time or free-lance at Boerma Instituut ?
Sometimes I work by contract, like when I go to China, I also work free-lance.

What other work do you do?
   Freelance International floral designer, demonstrations and decoration work.

Have you been doing this for long?
I have been working in the flower-business since I was 15 years old.

How did you land up teaching at Boerma Instituut?
In 1992 as a teacher for the Boerma Instituut in Tokyo, after a job application. When I was finished there, I started working as a teacher in Holland. In 1997 I went to  Japan again  this time together  with Theo &  José, we gave lessons there and decorated the 'Landmark' in Yokohama  with hearts for
 Valentines day.

And, what did you do before joining the Boerma team?
I have worked in, and helped set up  many different flower shops,in Holland and abroad.

You teach at a school of floristry ; how would you describe your skills and knowledge on the art?
My knowledge and skills are of international standard.

What would be your personal favourite floral arrangement?
The so called Dutch garden and big cascade arrangements and of course the gigantic 'arabic style' weddings in the middle east.

       In love, engaged, married or what?
single.

.Have you got children?
No kids.

Have you got any hobbies besides Boerma Instituut?
Lots of traveling, horse back riding and swimming.

What is your favourite holiday destination?
The middle and far east.

 What is your favourite food?
Japanese and Greek.