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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.
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. 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' '
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.
EILEEN WENN with her 1ST PLACE exhibit This design was also awarded the BEST IN SHOW award
Preconstructed, made from plant material 30cm W x 35cm H with handle/s
Jean with her award winning design
Bench space 75cm x 75cm. Constructed onsite
JEAN SHINE with her 2ND PLACE exhibit
Class 6 - 'DIVERSITY OF FOLIAGE' Bench space 75cm x 75cm. Constructed onsite
DIANNE BUCKLES with her 1ST PLACE exhibit in the 'Diversity of Foliage' Class
Congratulations to all members and other floral designers who staged designs at this wonderful event
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