Joanne is an accredited lecturer for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts (NADFAS) UK and has lectured for its associated societies in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

She has lectured at the National Gallery, on Cruise Ships, and with several National Lecturing Agencies in the UK and Europe; also to the National Trust and County Garden Trusts.

A College and Adult Education Lecturer in Creative Studies, Design and the Historical Background to Plant Material and Gardens, Joanne has over 30 years experience in designing, organising and running major floral events; latterly with the Norfolk Museum Service.

She is a garden enthusiast who enjoys working with plant material for decorative use, and is a lover of history and art; her lectures combine and reflect these interests.

Joanne lives in Norfolk with her husband, a retired RAF officer, and has two grown up children. She is involved with local government, community affairs and is a committee member of the Norfolk Garden Trust.