The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc

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The West Australian Floral Art Society Emblem  .........            'Mangles Kangaroo Paw'  (Anigozanthos  manglesii) Welcome to the home page of the State body for Floral Art in Western Australia

    WEST AUSTRALIAN FLORAL ART SOCIETY  

Follow this link to 'Take a look' at   What's New   in our Website 

 

Apart from the 'Links' detailed above, there are many 'Other Links' providing information about this society (Please follow this link)

 

 

The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc meets to cultivate an appreciation of flowers and floral design and further develop the skills of

 

 

VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME to attend our meetings (a $7 Visitors fee applies) and share a floral afternoon where members stage beautiful floral designs in a variety of classes.    Qualified Floral Art Judges assess and award 1st, 2nd & 3rd place certificates and provide 'constructive feedback' on competitors designs.

 

Floral Demonstrations are conducted during the afternoon providing important information and inspiration on two subjects.   A friendly cup of tea and light refreshments are then offered to members, visitors and guests.  

 

This society maintains a long history of offering those interested in the art of floral design/flower arranging a diverse array of opportunities to further pursue their hobby and the WA Floral Art Society was established some 55 years ago......

 

Are YOU looking for a NEW INTEREST ?  

Do you aspire to create that special floral design, maybe expand your creative floral skills, wish to enter a floral competition, have an interest in flower arranging, or do you simply enjoy mixing with others?   If your answer was YES to any of these points, then take some time on the second Saturday of the month and visit our Society where you can enjoy an afternoon of flowers and fellowship. For further information on meetings or to enquire how to become a member of this Society Inc please follow these links.  

 

 If contemplating a visit please make contact with our Society Secretary so we can ensure our 'Hostess' will be there to MEET and WELCOME YOU  to our meeting.

 

This is a very  comprehensive  website  where large amounts of information have been compiled on this Society. 'Navigation Bars'  located at the  'top'  of this page provide a wealth of information as well as other areas such as: 

 

'Floral Art Definitions & Photos', 'Frequently Asked Questions', 'Flower Arranging', 'Society History', 'Newsletter', 'Exhibiting at Meetings', 'Meeting Dates', 'Next Meeting Details', 'Meeting Location', 'Special Meetings-At Home & Xmas', 'WAFA, Society Judges', 'Trainee Judges Programme' ''Workshops', 'Floral Art Lessons', '2007 Demonstration Photos', '2007 Archived Society Mtg Photos', 2006 Demonstration Photos', '2006 Archived Society Mtg Photos', '2005 Demonstration Photos', 'Archived 2003 & 2004 Mtg Photos', 'Members Championship Competitions', 'State Championship Competitions', 'Special Events', 'AFAA Affiliated Clubs', 'International Demonstration Photo Gallery'

 

   Please follow these links to view 'Other Information' 

 

 

Take a look at What's New in our website  ...  (Includes Monthly additions/updates).

 

The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc endeavours to promote Floral Art and 'Friendship Through Flowers'

 

 

 

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       WHAT'S  NEW  ON OUR WEBSITE

Interpretative Design 'Fan Dancer' By Alison Tweedie

                    The following is a list of recent additions to our web.

'Contemporary Wreath' design by Coralie ShattockWhenever we update our website  we'll place a notice here.  

The most recent changes are listed first, 

and each item is linked to the page with the updated content.

 

'Floral art is an art form that is made more pleasurable when shared with the support and co-operation of fellow floral artists & friends.'

 

The 'Oldest' Floral Art Society (AFAA State Group) in Australia (55 years and still going strong! )

 

 

On behalf of the Committee and members of the WA Floral Art Society - we extend best wishes to our flower friends around the world for a wonderful 2008.

 

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DETAILS & 'LINKS'

 

14th June 2008 General Society Meeting & the society 2008 Members Championship

Competition

 

14th June 2008 

Photographs of designs staged in the 2008 WA Floral Art Society Inc Members Championship competition 

Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the Special JUNE 'AT HOME' meeting including 'Italian Layered Design-Horizontal', 'By Quiet Waters', 'Mobile', 'Contemporary Bouquet', as well as the Foliage class and Members choice sections.   

Photographs of designs demonstrated by guest Ikebana demonstrator AKIKO CHESTER    

Photographs  of 1st place floral designs staged during 2007/2008 and other archived photos

2008

General Society Meeting 

10th  MAY  2008

Photographs of the 'Special Class' titled 'Australiana'

'Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the February, March, April & May 2008 meetings 

12TH APRIL 2008

WORKSHOP

'MOBILE (D)

The WA Floral Art Society conducted a special Workshop titled 'MOBILE' (Refer Page 50 of the AFAA Manual for Definition details) in April and to view photographs of designs staged at this workshop please follow the above link. 

2nd February 2008

The special Annual Judges Workshop was conducted on Saturday the 2nd February 2008 - Please follow this link to view photographs of designs staged at this workshop.

9th World Flower Show

WAFA 

'A Dream Unfolds' Pakistan

URGENT UPDATE..... Floral Designers around the world are advised that the next World Flower Arranging Competitions have been cancelled.   Please follow the World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA)  link for more information.

Future Event WA Floral Art Society 'Affiliated Club', The Flower Designers' Club of Bunbury will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary from the 17th to 21st September 2008.    Follow this link for more information. 

 

Special Xmas meeting

8th December 2007 

 

Special guest demonstrators who provided the Special Xmas Demonstration titled "Christmas Season - Every Which Way" were: Jean Shine, Pene Brunning and Alison Tweedie - to view photos of this demonstration please follow the link.

The Annual Society Awards were presented to members for their contributions throughout the year - to view results please follow this link.

Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the 8th December 2007  meeting including Xmas Biedermeier', 'Xmas Centerpiece', 'Natures Contrasts' & 'Rustic Xmas' (a class assessed by Popular Vote'.

Photographs of 1st place floral designs staged during 2007 and other archived photos

2007 WA Floral Art Society State Championship 

2007 WA Floral Art Society State C/ship Competition Reports/Photographs 

Competition results, report and photographs 

'A-Z' PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLORAL ART DESIGNS/STYLES

'A - Z' List of Floral Art 'Definition Subjects'   

From 'Abstract' to 'Wreath' - This List provides photographs of various designs and styles, from the 'Traditional Flower Arrangement' to 'Contemporary Techniques.'

GOLD & SILVER at the World Show in Japan

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF FLOWER ARRANGERS (WAFA)

8th World Flower Competitions held in Yokohama, JAPAN - Please follow this link for Reports and Photographs of Dianne Buckles 1st Place in Class 19 'My Treasure Chest' and Assistant Secretary Julia Wates 2nd place in Class 12 'Blowin' in the Wind'.   

Other Society Activities

 

55th Anniversary of the WA Floral Art Society 'Emerald Celebrations  9-10 June- 2007

The WEST AUSTRALIAN FLORAL ART SOCIETY INC celebrating 55 years of Floral Art in  Western Australia proudly presented their Special Floral Event titled :  'EMERALD CELEBRATIONS’  

To view photographs of designs staged in the 7 Competitive classes including the 2007 WA Floral Art Society Members Championship Class, please follow this link

Talented Tasmanian Floral Designer Norma Gordon provided the special demonstration during this event - please follow this link for reports and photographs.  Norma also provided a workshop on the Modern - Italian Layered Design - Horizontal - to view notes and photographs of these designs please follow this link

Floral Design Council of South Australia Inc Convention   19-22 April 2007Meeting 

WA designers receive awards in South Australia  -  To view Competition Results and view designs staged by Western Australian floral designers at these competitions - please follow this link

To view the Photographic Gallery of designs demonstrated by international demonstrator Carla Barbaglia (Italy) and workshop designs please follow this link

To view photos of designs created at Carla's Workshop on ITALIAN DESIGNS & designs created by demonstrators Chris Lee & Desiree Rex please follow these links

State Championship results, reports and photographs   24th November 2006

West Australian Floral Art Society 2006 State Championship for Floral Art  Report & Photos.   Also Class A - Championship Class,  Class B - 'Tapestry' , Class C - 'Bamboozled'

NEW AFAA MANUAL FOR FLORAL ART

After many years of research and compilation from representatives of all states around Australia, the New Australian Floral Art Association National Manual is now available.  With the release of this much awaited National Manual the West Australian Floral Art Society Handbook, Standards and Classifications and other documentation are now obsolete and all qualified Floral Art Judges and floral designers around Australia will be exhibiting and judging under the same national guidelines as documented in this Manual.  To view details follow this link.

Step by Step Instructions - on how to create designs :'Construction', a 'CORSAGE' and ''Phoenix Design'

AFAA - 

In appreciation for their services in helping to determine the new Australian Floral Art Association (AFAA) National Manual Norma Gordon (Tasmania) and Dianne Buckles (Western Australia) were presented with beautiful 'Wattle Necklaces'.   

The National Floral Art Seminar & Show held in conjunction with FLORIADE  15th-18th Sep 2006

Photographs and Reports of designs staged at FLORIADE

MEMBERS CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIONS & SPECIAL JUNE 'AT HOME' MEETING   10th June 2006 Meeting

Photographs of the 2006 WA Floral Art Society Inc Members Championship Competitions Class A 

Photographs of 1st place exhibits including 'Asymmetrical Design', 'Oriental Splendour' and 'Stamobile'

Photographs of designs demonstrated at the special 'AT HOME MEETING' by Denise Shelbourn

2005 Perth Royal Show Floral Display 

Photographs of designs staged by members of this Society at the 2005 Perth Royal Show.

'3rd Australian Flower Show 'Nature's Network' (NSW)

Report and Photographs of exhibits staged at the Australian Floral Art Association Inc 'Nature's Network 2004'.  

International Demonstrator 

Internationally renowned Floral Designer CRAIG BULLOCK - Floral Demonstration & Workshops. 

Hints for Exhibitors Contemplating Entering Competitions

Helpful Guidelines for Competitive Work, Hints to all Exhibitors, Faults to Avoid when Staging Exhibits

Society Workshops / Lessons

Special Judges Workshop held on 4th February 2006 

Photographs from a Workshop conducted  on how to construct 'Cornucopias' using grape vines..

Workshops conducted by Internationally renowned Floral designer Craig Bullock from the UK

Photographs from workshop conducted on 'Weaving and Plaiting' techniques

Floral Art Lessons' - Reference material and a 'Photographic Gallery' for subjects - 'Hogarth Curve', 'Symmetrical Triangle', 'Asymmetrical  Triangle', 'Constructions' , 'European Influenced Designs' and 'Let's make it Abstract'.

 

WA Floral Art Society Website  'Site Map'

 

This is a comprehensive  website  where large amounts of information have been compiled on this Society.

 'Navigation Bars'   located at the  'Top'  of this page provide a wealth of information as well as other areas. 

 

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Website developed and managed for the West Australian Floral Art Society Inc by Dianne Buckles.
For any problems or questions regarding this website please contact Dianne on email : dbuckles@bigfoot.com.au
Last updated: June 24, 2008.