NATIONAL FLORAL ART SHOW 

14th and 18th September 2006  

Members of the West Australian Floral Art Society travelled to Canberra to compete in the National Floral Art Seminar and Show presented by the Floral Art Guild of the ACT and held in conjunction with the world renowned  Floriade event.  

Floral Designers from all over Australia were treated to a unique experience in having an opportunity to stage their floral designs at the world famous  Floriade event, where thousands of people from around the world were able to view the stunning planted pathways of intricate designs and patterns, inspired by the theme and also view the diverse array of floral exhibits staged at this event.   

This year's  Floriade  theme was titled 'Carnivale - the World on Show' with flower beds designed to depict our neighbours from around the World.  With over 1 MILLION stunning blooms including many varieties of tulips, poppies, hyacinths, pansies and other stunning annuals the hundreds of flower beds certainly presented a visual feast of colour, while the 'heady' perfume from these displays also aroused our other senses. 

This was a wonderful National Floral Art event where we were able to present our floral designs - further promoting floral art and friendship through flowers to a huge world audience. 

During this seminar two floral designers were acknowledged for their services in helping to determine the new Australian Floral Art Association (AFAA) manual for Floral Art.   Norma Gordon from Tasmania and Dianne Buckles from Western Australia were presented with beautiful 'Wattle Necklaces' in appreciation of their contributions.    (For further information regarding this new AFAA Manual please follow this link).

Designers entering the Impose Class (surprise class) were required to create their designs in full view of an admiring public which created a great deal of interest and appreciation.

The Western Australian members (Eileen Wenn, Jean Shine, Dianne Buckles, Julia Wates,  Valerie Roy, Betty Orr, Joan Boorman and Jan Steele) who staged designs at these competitions are to be congratulated on their outstanding floral exhibits and were a credit to the West Australian Floral Art Society.

(L-R .. Joan Boorman, Jean Shine, Eileen Wenn, Glenys Philp, Julia Wates, Betty Orr and Dianne Buckles (Front)

Several members were very successful at these competitions including Eileen, Jean and Dianne.

Eileen Wenn staged a lovely design in the Championship Class titled 'Spherical Connections' and was awarded the FIRST place in this section.   Eileen was also awarded the BEST IN SHOW for her exhibit staged in this class. 

Jean Shine entered 3 classes including the 'Tote Bag' class where she was awarded a 1st place, the 'Colour and Rhythm' class where she received a 2nd place, and the 'Diversity of Foliage' Class. 

Dianne Buckles staged a design in the 'Diversity of Foliage'' Class and was awarded a 1st place.  view these and other designs staged by members of this society please see the photographic record below:

Classes detailed : 

Spherical Connections'   -   'Tote Bag'    -   'Colour and Rhythm'      -   'Diversity of Foliage' ' 

'A Bouquet with a Difference'     -    'Impose'

PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY

Class 1    

ACT CHAMPIONSHIP   'SPHERICAL CONNECTIONS'

To be staged on the floor with round cream base supplied, which is to be viewed all round 120cm diameter.  

1st Place    :    EILEEN WENN

2nd Place    :    Marlene Pratt

3rd Place    :    Lynnette Brown  

EILEEN WENN with her 1ST PLACE exhibit

This design was also awarded the BEST IN SHOW award

Class 3 - 'A TOTE BAG' 

Preconstructed, made from plant material 30cm W x 35cm H with handle/s

1st Place ;   :  JEAN SHINE

2nd Place    :   Ann Richardson

3rd Place    :    Marilynn Andrews

Jean with her award winning design

Class 5 - 'COLOUR & RHYTHM' 

Bench space 75cm x 75cm.  Constructed onsite

1st Place ;   :  MARY SWEENEY

2nd Place    :   Jean Shine

3rd Place    :    Eileen Milton

JEAN SHINE with her 2ND PLACE exhibit

Julia Wates entry in the 'Colour and Rhythm' Class 

Class 6 - 'DIVERSITY OF FOLIAGE' 

Bench space 75cm x 75cm.   Constructed onsite

1st Place    :    DIANNE BUCKLES

2nd Place    :   Fay Leale

3rd Place    :    Nan Nicklemore

DIANNE BUCKLES with her 1ST PLACE exhibit in the 'Diversity of Foliage' Class 

Jean Shine's entry in the 'Diversity of Foliage' Class 

Class 7 - 'A BOUQUET WITH A DIFFERENCE' 

Bench space 75cm x 75cm.   Own staging

1st Place    :    JUDITH LITTLE   

2nd Place    :   Kristine Moliat

3rd Place    :    Marie Lenon

Val Roy's design in the 'A Bouquet with a Difference' Class

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Class 7 - 'IMPOSE' 

A mystery bag given with 80% of material to be used.  Scissors, wire cutters, secateurs, a towel and drop sheets only to be taken in with you.  Bench space 75cm x 75cm.   Constructed onsite

1st Place    :    ANNE DEVERIDGE  

2nd Place    :   Alethia Quick

3rd Place    :    Norma Gordon

'Impose' Entries from Joan Boorman and Betty Orr

Congratulations to all members and other floral designers who staged designs at this wonderful event

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Last updated: July 05, 2007.