 WELCOME
A warm Invitation
was extended to Floral
Designers and those who appreciate the beauty of nature when they visited
the
4th
AUSTRALIAN FLORAL DESIGN CONVENTION
'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS 2010'
held in Perth
- Western Australia
Springtime' 8th - 13th September 2010.
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For
a quick reference to this site please follow these links:
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Report
from the Chairperson of the 'Floral Rendezvous 2010' Show Committee & President
of the WA Floral Art Society Inc - Dianne Buckles |
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Competition
Results |
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Photographic
Gallery
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General
Information on 'Floral Rendezvous 2010' |
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Hitomi
Gilliam AIFD Profile |
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Sponsors
at 'Floral Rendezvous 2010' |
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General
Comments received on 'Floral Rendezvous 2010' |
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Results
from the Major Raffle
Draw: 1st prize ticket no. 3164, 2nd prize
ticket no. 0504, 3rd Prize ticket no. 1267, 4th Prize ticket no.
1862. All Prize winners have been notified and prizes now
distributed. |
DVD:
We would like to advise that there is now a
DVD available highlighting photographs of designs (and
other pics) staged at this convention and this is available to purchase
should anyone be interested in capturing images from this event.
Copies
of this DVD can be secured through the PHOTOCOFFEE website
(our official photographer) at www.photogocoffee.com.au at $A19.95
plus postage and handling.
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REPORT:
Compiled
by
Dianne Buckles 19/9/2010 - Chairperson of the 'Floral Rendezvous 2010' Show Committee
& President WA Floral Art Society
Greetings
Flower Friends
As
blue skies shine over Perth and 'Floral Rendezvous
2010'
fades into but a memory - all that remains for me as Chairperson of the 'Floral Rendezvous 2010' Show
Committee, is to extend CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to
everyone who was involved with the prestigeous 4th Australian Floral Design Convention.
To
those who travelled from the Eastern States and overseas we thank you for
participating in this National Convention and hope your time in
Western Australia was an enjoyable one - and you will take happy memories
of your special ‘Rendezvous’ in Perth.
The
West Australian Floral Art Society members while working hard for the last 3
years to financially support this convention, also looked forward to
welcoming you and extending ‘Friendship Through Flowers’ - and so on
behalf of them, I thank you for your enthusiasm and delight in sharing this
special time with us and we wish you well with your floral pursuits in the
future.  Firstly
I must congratulate everyone who took the challenge and staged
designs at the BOULEVARD CENTRE in Floreat - what a fantastic display of
creative designs. The diversity of designs staged in the 15
Competitive Classes was a credit to everyone concerned, and along with the 7
AFAA State Member exhibits, the 4 WA Floral Art Society Affiliated
Clubs Exhibits, the NAFAS display and other display exhibits, all provided
a 'Floral Feast' for those who appreciate the 'Beauty
of Nature' - and this wonderful exhibition was the perfect way to
promote our ART FORM to the wider community.
The overwhelming
response from those who visited the
exhibition on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, was fantastic - with an admiring
public in awe of the creative skills of floral designers - and with
many asking that ‘their appreciation be recorded and forward on to such a wealth of talented designers’
- and so it is with much pleasure that I extend to you their thanks and
admiration of your wonderful contributions and outstanding workmanship
I
would also like to extend congratulations to those who were fortunate in being
awarded prizes, especially Debbie Skroza (1st place in the Championship class
and Best Use of Colour - see image left) and to Claire Robins (see above for her
1st place in the 'Haute Couture' Fashion Class (Plus Best
In Show and Best Use of Foliage Award) and while not everyone was able to receive an award please be aware
that the public all saw you as WINNERS. Graham Godwin and his
staff at the Boulevard Centre must also be congratulated on their fantastic
service and the venue suited our exhibition so well. The Floristry
Students who created the '4 Seasons Mannequin Displays' are also
thanked as their designs staged at the Floreat Forum Shopping Centre directed much of the public to our exhibition.
Secondly
thanks are extended to our 2 workshop tutors of Noreen Donovan and Clement
Lee who delighted their audiences with their designing skills and I am sure
both Participants and Observers appreciated these well organised workshops.
Congratulations
are also extended to the 7 AFAA State Demonstrators (Denise Shelbourn,
Marie Lenon, Gail Anderson, Sue Fingleton Marleen Pratt OAM, Norma Gordon and
Glenda Nielsen) who provided mini
demonstrations under the theme of 'From
Around This Country'
and took their audience on journeys to each of their states -
what a delightful lead up to the spectacular demonstrations provided by our
international Demonstrator Hitomi
Gilliam AIFD.
ARTFLOR – what a wonderful demonstration
- Hitomi
Gilliam AIFD enchanted her audience from her very first piece and kept
everyone enthralled with her stunning designs. How lucky we were to secure
such a master of floral design, who not only enthused us with her creative
skills, but her willingness to share her knowledge was inspirational.
Thank You Hitomi you were such a very special lady and your time with us will be
long remembered. Thanks are also extended to Debbie, Eileen, Kay, Jean and
Claire who worked assisting Hitomi prepare for these special demonstrations –
I am sure they also appreciated the opportunity to work with such a creative
designer. Hitomi’s two special MasterClass Workshops
also provided unique
opportunities for attendees to experience the techniques Hitomi has spoken of
during her demonstrations. Special
The
2 evenings set aside to formally recognise and celebrate ‘Floral
Rendezvous 2010’
were the special Opening and Prize Presentation Evening and the Gala Dinner –
both which were masterfully steered by our MC Jack Shelbourn and provided
opportunities to acknowledge everyone’s contributions and it was wonderful to
see so many people relaxing and enjoying these times, were old friendships were
renewed and make new acquaintances established.
 Our
society and convention was very fortunate to have the Hon Julie Bishop MP
(Federal
Minister for Curtin, Deputy Leader of the
Julie
who had just flown in from Canberra, graciously presented award winning
recipients with their prizes and later wandered the exhibition congratulating
floral artists on their creative designs. Thank you Julie for being
a part of this prestigious event and ope
A
HUGE Congratulations is extended to the 13 ‘Floral
Rendezvous 2010’ Sub Committee Team Leaders
who together with their teams worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this
event. As you all reflect on the past few days, may you all ENJOY, BE VERY PROUD
of your achievements and realise
that all your hard work was appreciated. To the wonderful setup teams
(and dismantling teams), competition stewards and the judges who offered their
time and expertise a huge vote of thanks.
In
closing I would also like to thank the many members, husbands, family and
friends who offered their time in stewarding at the Boulevard (and the
Rendezvous Hotel) – what a mammoth task with the hundreds of people who
eagerly awaited the opening at the Boulevard each day and entry to the 2 large
demonstrations, 3 workshops and 2 special Masterclass workshops. To those
who came to visit our Exhibition we also appreciated your support as well and
hope you enjoyed the creative talent of floral artists around Australia.
In
the 'Welcome Letter' I compiled for the Registration Bags, I included some words
of wisdom for us to consider and as ‘Floral Rendezvous 2010’ came and went, these
words were something that became a reality - and so to you all - THANK
YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF FLORAL ART AND PARTICIPATING IN ‘FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS 2010’.
Those
words that I wrote of – and which I believe came to fruition during this
event, read as follows:
As You Learn
TEACH
As You Get
GIVE
As You Receive
DISTRIBUTE
Sharing
MULTIPLIES THE JOY
Kindness
CANNOT BE GIVEN, IT ALWAYS COMES BACK
It
has been an honour over the last 3 years to plan, lead and implement
‘Floral
Rendezvous 2010’ and
again I THANK EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, and wish you well and
look forward to meeting again in the near future as we extend 'Friendship
Through Flowers'.
Kind
regards
Dianne
Buckles (19/9/2010)
Chairperson
of the ‘Floral Rendezvous 2010'
Show Committee and
President
of the West Australian Floral Art Society Inc
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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COMMENTS
General
comments received on 'Floral Rendezvous 2010'
This
was the first national level show I had attended and I was absolutely amazed at
the exhibits, both in the competitions and the demonstrations and workshops.
What a fantastic few days of floral fun we all enjoyed. I thought the floral
carpet in the neighbouring church was just the icing on the cake! by Pamela
Heath
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A
most memorable time spent in your city. We have all played our part
and none as professional as the organizers. You have brought the curtain
down with standing accolades. Well done and congratulations |
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Congratulations Dianne to you and your committee from FASQ. What a
wonderful memory we have been left with. The professional approach and
organization of the convention is to be commended. Hitomi was awe
inspiring with her extreme dedication and knowledge which she willingly
imparted. Thank you for this experience
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It was a fabulous occasion, organised as we would have expected, nothing
lacking and everyone made so welcome. |
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When we heard the interview on ABC Radio we couldn't resit the visit
and were so amazed and delighted by the the incredible work - well done to
everyone
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The event was magnificent
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A GREAT BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE. Loved it ,loved it,
loved it
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I
wish it could have gone for another week so I could have gone back to just
sit and contemplate the talent we have in Australia
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have
just been to the display in Floreat, and it is absolutely fantastic.
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I
couldn't believe one of the tables was done by such a young person -
fantastic job to the organisers - best we have seen
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Thanks
to the WA Floral Art Society - for giving me so many occasions to join in
with workshops demos. Hitomi was the best demonstration I have
seen
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Thanks
to the committee who must have spent many months preparing for this
convention - They must be very proud of the outcome and while I was
at the centre the public just couldn't believe such a beautiful exhibition
was possible.
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Dianne
Congrats on your achievements and the attention to detail and
professionalism was outstanding - loved every minute of the whole
convention.
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Hitomi
was unbelievable - thanks WA floral Art Society for the opportunity to
observe at her workshop - a great honour
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I
have been given your email, as I wanted to say how impressed I was
with what I saw in Floreat - my friends and I had no idea the exhibition
was going to be this great and if you get a chance to thank people can you
please pass on our appreciation to the ladies who did the designs - WOW,
INCREDIBLE, AMAZING - THANK YOU.
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I
am so proud to be a Western Australian and been part of this amazing
event-Thanks to the Society committee for their work over the last 3 years
- you did it and because of you we can all be proud
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JUST
INSPIRING AND SO VERY VERY CREATIVE - well done
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We
will be following up with membership
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Wish
I had entered now - well done to those who put up in the competitions
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Thanks
to the organisers - WHAT A GREAT FEW DAYS OF FLOWERS - please pass on my
respect to Hitomi for her wonderful demonstrations
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Loved
the Expo - Perth did it well and on a world standard !!
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I
wish we could have purchased some of the displays - the handbags and
necklaces were stunning - well done to those who put this event together
and to the people who did the designs
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I
went to the
Chelsea
flower show last year, and the standard and variety I saw today far
exceeds what I saw over there in the floral art section. Today’s
visit was very inspirational on many levels, and the comments that I heard
from the public were mainly of awe! I can’t begin to imagine how
busy you have been organising this (and no doubt still are), but you have
really done a brilliant job.
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Thank
you Dianne, I know how much time over the last 3 years you dedicated to
this project and I am sure everyone associated with it is extremely proud
of the outcome
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What
an amazing show
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WELL
DONE TO EVERYONE WHO DID A DESIGN
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This
has been the best floral event I have seen in WA - well done to the
organisers
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I
loved the experience and for the brief time I was at the Centre yesterday,
the public were obviously blown away!! So complimentary. Many of my
friends were SPEECHLESS. Take a bow girls
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Visitors
was overwhelmingly positive and congratulatory
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When
is the next one in Perth ? -how proud we were to have known someone who
exhibited and while they didn't get a prize they were still winners along
with everyone else
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To our wonderful husbands and partners, a special THANK YOU - we realize
you do this not for Floral Art but for "us" and it is your way
of reminding us that we are special to you.
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Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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COMPETITION
RESULTS:
4th
Australian Floral Design Convention titled:
'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS 2010'
held
8th - 13th September 2010
Congratulations
to the following floral designers who were awarded prizes at this prestigious
national event.
To
view photographs of 1st place designs,
please follow this link
Championship
Class - ‘Simply Sublime’
1
Debbie Skroza
WA
+ Best use of Colour Award
2
Heather Harrington
VIC
3
Janet Glanville
VIC
HC
Marlene Pratt
SA
HC
Jean Shine
WA
‘With
a Swirl and Twirl’
1
Lesley Parkin
WA
2
Chris Gray
WA
3
Alison Tweedie
WA
Suspended
Class - ‘Drifting & Dreaming’
1
Robyn Lyon
NSW
2
Denise Shelbourn
WA
3
Sallyanne Goddard
WA
HC
Stan Mitchell
WA
Table
Setting for Two - ‘Ritzy Rendezvous’
1
Denise Shelbourn
WA
2
Sue Kamarulzaman
WA
3
Gabrielle McCuaig
WA
‘Contemporary
Bridal Bouquet’
1
Cecily Rogers
NSW
+ Runner-up Best in Show Award
2
Gail Anderson
NSW + Creative Award
3
Karen Johnson
QLD
HC
Judith Little
NSW
HC
Sue Fingleton
QLD
Horticultural
Handbag - ‘After 5’
Class A
1
Kay Robinson
WA
2
Lyn Fisher
WA
3
Sallyanne Goddard
WA
HC
Elna Gildenhuys
WA
Horticultural
Handbag - ‘After 5’
Class B
1
Judith Little
NSW
2
Glenis Watts
WA/ NZ
3
Robyn Lyon
NSW
HC
Joan Boorman
WA
Petite
- ‘My Choice’
1
Lyn Fisher
WA
2
Elaine Holden
WA
3
Norma Gordon
TAS
HC
Mary Kanair
WA
Horticultural
Necklace - ‘Nature’s
Jewels’
1
Desiree Tenni
QLD + Best Interpretation + Artistic Excellence Award
2
Karen Johnson
QLD
3
Chris Lederer
WA
HC
Lois Seaton
WA
HC
Cecily Rogers
NSW
Collage
- ‘Fusion of Forms’
1
Angela Lewis
QLD + Best Use of Texture Award
2
Esme Dudley
QLD
3
Betty Orr
WA
Pave
- ‘Kaleidoscope of Colour
1
Mary Sweeney
NSW
2
Ngaire Gamack
ACT
3
Alison Tweedie
WA
HC
Chris Lederer
WA
HC
Mary Kanair
WA
Impose
- ‘Sun ‘n’ Surf’
1
Lynne Curran
SINGAPORE
2
Dorothy Knight
VIC
3
Maxine Webb
VIC
HC
Robyn Jones
QLD
Impose
- ‘Wildflower Wonders’
1
Helen Murray
QLD
2
Angela Lewis
QLD
3
Norma Gordon
TAS
HC
Mary Crisera
VIC
‘Nature’s
Sculpture’
1
Elaine Holden
WA
2
Valerie Roy
WA
3
Brenda King
WA
HC
Penelope Brunning WA
‘Glorious
Sunset’
1
Sue Fingleton
QLD
2
Leonie Joss
WA
3
Sue Larkin
WA
HC
Lynette Brown
NSW
Fashion
Class ‘Haute Couture’
1
Claire Robins
WA + Best in Show Award + Best Use of Foliage Award
2
Cheryl Banton
WA
3
Jeanette Hudson
WA
HC
Lois Seaton
WA
SPECIAL
AWARDS RESULTS
Please
follow this link to view photographs of these special Award
Winning Designs.
Best
in Show
Claire Robbins, ‘Haute Couture’
WA
Runner
up Best in Show
Cecily Rogers, ‘Contemporary Bridal Bouquet’
NSW
Colour
Award
Debbie Skroza, ‘Simply Sublime’
WA
Best
Interpretation
Desiree Tenni, ‘Nature’s Jewels’
QLD
Creative
Gail Anderson, ‘Contemporary Bridal Bouquet’
NSW
Best
use of Foliage
Claire Robins, ‘Haute Couture’
WA
Artistic
Excellence
Desiree Tenni, ‘Nature’s Jewels’
QLD
Best
use of Texture
Angela Lewis, ‘Fusion of Forms’
QLD
Reports,
Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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PHOTOGRAPHIC
GALLERY
COMPETITIVE
CLASSES
The
Following Designs were awarded a 1ST PLACE in the various competitive
Classes staged at the Boulevard Centre Floreat, where thousands of people
visited the exhibition and who were 'in awe' of the creative talent on
display.
Congratulations
to these worthy recipients and a HUGE THANK YOU for staging designs at the 4th
Australian Floral Design Convention
'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS 2010'.
Congratulations
to everyone who 'took the challenge' and participated at this prestigious
event -
promoting
Floral Art and extending 'Friendship Through Flowers' to those
who appreciate the 'Beauty of Nature'
1st Place
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1st Place |
1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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| Championship
Class titled 'Simply Sublime' by Debbie Skroza WA |
Collage
titled 'Fusion of Forms' by Angela Lewis QLD |
Contemporary
Bridal Bouquet by Cecily Rogers NSW |
Horticultural
Handbag titled 'After 5' by Judith Little NSW |
Horticultural
Handbag titled 'After 5' by Kay Robinson WA |
Fashion
Class titled 'Haute
Couture' by Claire Robins WA |
1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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| Natures
Sculpture by Elaine Holden WA |
Horticultural
Necklace titled 'Nature's Jewels' by Desiree Tenni QLD |
Pave
titled 'Kaleidoscope of Colour' by Mary Sweeney NSW |
Petite
titled 'My Choice' by Lyn Fisher WA |
Table
Setting titled 'Ritzy Rendezvous' by Denise Shelbourn WA |
Impose
Class titled Sun n Surf by Lynne Curran Singapore |
1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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1st Place
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Highly Commended Design |
3rd Place Design |
| 'Glorious
Sunset' by Sue Fingleton QLD |
'With
a Swirl and Twirl' by Lesley Parkin WA |
Impose
Class titled 'Wildflower Wonders' by Helen Murray QLD |
Suspended
Class titled 'Drifting and Dreaming' by Robyn Lyon NSW |
Highly
Commended awarded to our most 'Senior Active Member' Joan Boorman in the
Horticultural Handbag Class |
3rd
Place awarded to our most 'Junior Member' Gabrielle McCuaig in the 'Ritzy
Rendezvous' Table Setting |
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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OTHER
AWARD WINNING IMAGES OF DESIGNS STAGED AT FLORAL RENDEZVOUS 2010
Highly Commended Design |
2nd Place Design |
3rd Place Design |
3rd Place Design |
Highly Commended Design |
Highly Commended Design |
| Highly
Commended 'Simply Sublime' Marleen Pratt SA |
2nd
Place Design 'With a Swirl and Twirl' by Chris Gray WA |
2nd
Place Design 'Haute Couture' by Cheryl Banton WA |
3rd
Place Design 'Haute Couture' by Jeanette Hudson WA |
Highly
Commended Design 'Haute Couture' by Lois Seaton WA |
Highly
Commended' Sun n Surf by Robyn Jones QLD |
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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SPECIAL
AWARDS:
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Best
in Show
won by Claire Robins
in the Fashion Class titled 'Haute
Couture'
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Runner-up
Best in Show
won by Cecily Rogers -Contemporary Bridal Bouquet
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Colour
Award
won by Debbie Skroza
in the Championship Class titled 'Simply Sublime'
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Best
Interpretation Award
won by Desiree Tenni
in the Horticultural
Necklace titled 'Nature's Jewels'
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Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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WORKSHOPS
PHOTO GALLERY
Clement
Lee workshop photos
WORKSHOPS
AT OBSERVATION CITY
(Report
by Alison Tweedie)
The
enthusiasm engendered by the chance to participate in, or observe at, a
demonstration and workshop led by experts was really amazing, and all leaders
made these experiences worthwhile. People loved being able to try new
techniques under helpful supervision and Clement Lee, Noreen Donovan
and
Hitomi Gilliam all readily assisted with tricky bits.
Each
leader encouraged a fresh and lively interest in working with flowers and
foliage.
How lucky we were to have the chance to take part without the need to
travel interstate or overseas!
These
workshops made us think and concentrate hard while still having a great
time--it was a truly memorable experience! - by Alison
Tweedie
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Noreen
Donovan w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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Noreen
Donovan workshop photos
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| Noreen
Donovan Workshop design |
Noreen
Donovan Workshop design |
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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AFAA
STATE DEMONSTRATIONS PHOTO GALLERY
DEMONSTRATIONS
TITLED 'FROM AROUND THIS COUNTRY'
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| State
Demonstrations by Gail Anderson AIFD NSW |
State
Demonstrations by Sue Fingleton QLD |
State
Demonstrations by Norma Gordon TAS |
State
Demonstrations by Marleen Pratt SA |
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| State
Demonstrations by Glenda Nielsen VIC |
State
Demonstrations by Marie Lenon ACT |
State
Demonstrations by Denise Shelbourn WA |
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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AFAA
STATE EXHIBITS PHOTO GALLERY
STATE
EXHIBITS STAGED AT THE BOULEVARD CENTRE
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBIT
Thanks
to Eileen Gill from the UK who provided the wonderful exhibit representing
the
National Association of Flower Arranging Societies (NAFAS).
NAFAS
Exhibit created by Eileen Gill
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits,
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD
ARTFLOR DEMONSTRATIONS PHOTO GALLERY
Conducted
by Internationally renowned Canadian Floral Designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD
Demonstrations
conducted at the Rendezvous Observation City Hotel - Scarborough
Hitomi Gilliam is a noted Canadian
floral designer, lecturer, instructor and an author specializing in contemporary
abstract styles. Hitomi is a mega-star in the world of floral design and is a
member of The American Institute of Floral Designers.
She is also a member of the Pennsylvania floral Industry Association and
gives many demonstrations of floral arrangement events in art museums.
Her nature of work
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Hitomi spends her time by giving lectures and doing
installations at prestigious functions in other countries.
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Hitomi's open, easygoing approach to teaching kept her
students enthralled.
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Hitomi Gilliam has inspired many through her educational
dedication and her many floral Design Books added another satisfied group to her
repertoire of followers.
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Hitomi operates Satsuki's Design Solutions in Mission,
British Columbia, Canada.
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FRIDAY
WITH HITOMI (Report by Kay Robinson)
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It was indeed a privilege to be in the small team that assisted Hitomi with
design mechanics as she prepared for her amazing demonstration.
She
worked tirelessly to construct the many design pieces which, when completed,
stunned her audience.
I
admired her regard for nature and her sense of architecture as she used
branches, twigs, bamboo, reeds etc. in intriguing ways to form the basic
structures for each design.
A
master craftswoman of such international standing, she put us at ease and was
always willing to share her knowledge and skills which was evident also in her
wonderful Demonstration and Workshops. A wonderful, memorable
experience! by Kay Robinson
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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HITOMI
GILLIAM MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP #1 & #2 PHOTOS
Hitomi
Gilliam AIFD conducted 2 special MasterClass workshops of Sunday the 12th
September 2010 for AFAA State Member groups where both Participants and
Observers were treated to outstanding workshops conducted by a 'Master' in
floral design. Thank
you Hitomi for conducting these 2 special workshops and sharing your
designing skills with fellow floral enthusiast.
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Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen
Donovan w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
Notes
on some of Hitomi Gilliam’s Publications
EARTH
. MAN . SPIRIT - By
Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, John Haines AIFD & Sanford Mauldin Jr.
A
thoughtful, inspiring and timeless photo essay of Floral Art inspired by the
American Southwest. Spectacular photography by Sanford vividly captures the
beauty, spirit and the magic of American floral art as presented by Hitomi
and John.
FUNDAMENTAL
THEORIES OF DESIGN - By
Hitomi Gilliam AIFD & John Haines AIFD
First
of two companion textbooks de-mystifying the essential study of Elements
& Principles of Design. Visual examples (numerous photographs &
drawings) illustrate the components of design & laws of nature, which
governs how good composition is created.
DESIGN
COMPENDIUM: STYLES & METHODS - By
Hitomi Gilliam AIFD & John Haines AIFD
Second
of two companion textbooks, a definitive compendium of design styles
categorized into their distinctive traditional and interpretive versions.
The second half of the book is a complete compilation of design techniques
illustrated and clearly defined.
ARTFLOR:
ADVANCED DESIGN + PROCESS by
Hitomi Gilliam
Artflor
is a unique mix of sumptuous coffee table book, indispensable reference work
& powerful teaching tool. Whether you aspire to become a professional
floral artist, a winning arranger or simply to be able to express yourself
to the full via this vibrant art form, you cannot afford to be without this
book which take students & readers to the ultimate, advanced level.
Through this volume, step-by-step, the creative process is revealed.
CREATIVE
EDGE - A Floral Retrospective- By
Hitomi Gilliam AIFD & Philippe Martin-Morice
From
5 years of monthly feature-'Creative Edge', in Flowers& Magazine comes a
collection of favourite floral images reproduced, re-worked or reconstructed
to inspire styles, concepts and perspectives. A coffee table book that
covers a wide spectrum of floral design styles. It will draw you into
the world of flowers, its painterly palette of colour and texture. It
will invite you in to travel through the cultural tendencies of the oriental
and occidental perspectives in design. And inspire you to understand
the subtle but ever present laws of nature,
which
governs our sense of beauty.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
4th
Australian Floral Design Convention titled:
'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS 2010'
8th
- 13th September 2010
(Includes State Exhibit staging times
on the 8th and the annual AFAA meeting on the 13th)
Incorporating National Competitions, State and Affiliated Club Displays,
International
and National Demonstrations as well as special Workshop activities.
All
competitive classes and exhibits were staged at
THE
BOULEVARD CENTRE
99
The Boulevard, Floreat, Western Australia
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All
Demonstrations, Workshops and the Gala Dinner were conducted at
RENDEZVOUS
OBSERVATION CITY HOTEL
The
Esplanade, Scarborough, Western Australia.
On
Saturday the 11th September 2010, International
Renowned Canadian Floral Designer
HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD
provided
the spectacular floral demonstration on Saturday the 11th September,
as well as conducting two special
Masterclass Workshops on Sunday the 12th September 2010
(Restricted
Entry to MasterClass Workshops - entry was determined by each of the 7
AFAA State Member groups)
On
Saturday the 11th September, talented
national demonstrators including :
Denise Shelbourn (WA),
Marleen Pratt (SA), Glenda
Nielsen (VIC), Gail
Anderson AIFD (NSW), Marie
Lenon (ACT), Norma Gordon (TAS), Marleen Pratt (SA) and Sue
Fingleton (QLD) presented
floral demonstrations representing their
state to the theme of 'From Around this Country'
Floral
Designers Noreen Donovan (VIC) and
Clement Lee (WA)
also
conducted Workshops on Friday the 10th September 2010 at the Rendezvous Hotel
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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INTERNATIONALLY
RENOWNED FLORAL DESIGNER
HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD
(Canada)
It
is with much pleasure that the West Australian Floral Art Society and the
Australian Floral Art Association welcomed HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD to Western Australia
where
she provided a SPECTACULAR FLORAL DEMONSTRATION 'ARTFLOR'
as well as
conducting 2 special MasterClass Workshops
at
the 4th Australian Floral Design Convention ‘Floral Rendezvous 2010’.
Hitomi
is a keynote lecturer, demonstrator, instructor, consultant and personal coach
in all aspects of the Art of Flowers and Floral Design.
She
is currently a Creative & Education Director for DESIGN358, a floral
design school, event and management company and was inducted into
American
Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 1986.
Hitomi
was the Silver Medallist in 1986 at the Great American Design Competition, which
was held in New York and the following year was
the Gold Medallist in Las
Vegas and
was the featured Designer at AIFD National Symposium in 1987, 1988, 1990, 1994,
2003, 2005 & 2007 and has
guest-designed throughout North
America, England, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
She
has lectured at Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), Chicago Botanical Gardens,
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens (Nashville),
Oakland
Art Museum, Dixon Gallery & Gardens (Memphis), Museum of Fine Arts Boston,
Minneapolis Art Institute, Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum of San
Francisco,
Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, New Orleans Museum of Fine Arts, Cleveland Botanical Garden
and the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
She
was the organizer of the Annual 'Survival of the Creative Minds' Conference in
Taos, New Mexico and has served 6 years on AIFD Membership Review Committee
and
6 years on their Education Committee. She
has also contributed and illustrated in ‘The AIFD Guide to Floral
Design – Terms, Techniques and Traditions’ (2005).
Hitomi
has co-authored books including ‘Earth Man Spirit’ with John Haines AIFD and
Sanford Mauldin, a photo essay of Creative American Design (1994) -
two
Textbooks ‘Fundamental Theories of Design’ (1997) and ‘Design
Compendium: Styles & Methods’ (1999) with John Haines. - 'CREATIVE
EDGE -
A
Floral Retrospective' with Philippe Martin-Morice (2007) - ‘Neotropoica
- Hawaii Tropical Flower + Plant Guide'.
She
was the author of the book titled ‘Artflor–Advanced Design + Process’ (2006)
and is also an instructor at Teleflora Education Center and
a member of the
Specialists Team, as
well as the columnist for Flowers & Magazine, ‘Creative Edge’ exploring
creative design concepts.
One
of only 7 recipients of AIFD ‘DESIGN INFLUENCE’ AWARD –
(awarded to
individuals who have made a significant impact and influence with their
signature design style)
in 1998 at
AIFD National Symposium in Boston.
In
2006 Hitomi was the recipient of the American Horticultural Society’s
‘Frances Jones Poetker Award’
bestowed
on a person who has made significant contributions to the appreciation of
creative floral designs in publications, on the platform, and to the public.
In
2008 she was the recipient of Gold Honors for By Invitation Only ‘Windows
to the World' International Floral Exhibit
at Singapore Garden Festival
and the winner of ‘Best of Show'.
In
2009, Hitomi was bestowed with Lifetime Honorary Membership to Garden Club of
America at GCA's
Annual General Meeting in Providence, RI.
HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD staged the Floral Spectacular
titled 'ARTFLOR'
on Saturday the 11th September 2010
in
the Ballroom of the Rendezvous Observation City Hotel
(Scarborough)
AFAA
Funded MasterClass Workshops
were also conducted with Internationally renowned Canadian Floral Artist
HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD
(Restricted
Entry to AFAA State Member Groups Only)
These
two special MasterClass Workshops (separate titles) were significantly funded by the
Australian Floral Art Association Inc (AFAA),
as
a promotion of Floral Art and align with the Association’s aims of
providing opportunities to further develop designing skills.
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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SPONSORS
The
WA Floral Art Society Inc (WAFAS) and the Australian Floral Art Association
Inc (AFAA) wish to sincerely THANK and ACKNOWLEDGE
the
following sponsors and donors for their very generous contributions and
supporting this National Convention.
WAFAS
Committee and Members, AFAA Committee
‘Floral
Rendezvous 2010’ Sub Committee Team Leaders & Members
Hitomi
Gilliam AIFD (Canada)
Clement
Lee (Western Australia), Noreen Donovan (Victoria)
The
Boulevard Centre (Floreat)
The
Rendezvous Observation City Hotel (Scarborough)
The
Floreat Forum Shopping Centre
Arbor
Centre (731 Welshpool Rd, E Wattle Grove)
Flower
Wholesalers: FLORACO & Floral Sundries supplier: FLOWERPACK
Major
Raffle Sponsors: Willie Creek Pearls, Joan Boorman, Betty Orr, Julia Lewis
National
Demonstrator Acknowledgements:
Floral
Artists from: Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria,
New
South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania & Queensland.
Competitive
Class Sponsorship Acknowledgements:
Brenda
King, Jan Steele, WA Floral Art Society Inc,
Jean
Tondut (D), Claire Warring, Claire Robins, Eileen Wenn,
Floral
Art Society of Queensland, Challenger IT ‘Floristry’ Lecturers,
Rachel
& Stella Boon, Elva Wass, Albany Floral Art Group, Gerbera Research Group,
Arbor
Centre, Lyn Fisher, Alison & Lindsay Tweedie, Jean Shine, Valerie Roy
Trophies
and Special Award Acknowledgments:
Debbie
Skroza, Julia Wates, Dianne Buckles,
Flower
Designers Club of Bunbury, New South Wales Floral Art Association,
Tasmanian
Floral Art Society, Norma & Mervyn Gordon
Floreat
Forum Shopping Centre Display Acknowledgements:
‘Floristry’
students from Challenger Institute of Technology
AFAA
State Member Exhibits Acknowledgements:
WA
Floral Art Society Inc, Floral Design Council of SA Inc,
Victorian
Floral Art Judges Association Inc, NSW Floral Art Association Inc,
Floral
Art Guild of the ACT Inc, Tasmanian Floral Art Society Inc,
Floral
Art Society of Queensland Inc
WA
Floral Art Society Affiliated Club Exhibits Acknowledgments:
Southern Floral Art Group,
Flower
Designers Club of Bunbury and the Stirling Floral Art Group
Reports,
Competition
Results, Photographic
Gallery, Competitive
Class, Special
Awards, Clement
Lee w/shop, Noreen Donovan
w/shop, AFAA
State Member group Mini Demonstrations, AFAA
State Member exhibits, International
Exhibit
Spectacular
Floral Demonstration by Canadian designer HITOMI
GILLIAM AIFD titled ARTFLOR photos
#1 & #2 Special
MasterClass Workshops by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD photos
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