In a joint event with Narrabri Garden Club, NSWFAA invites members and friends to our weekend of floral art activities in Narrabri on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August 2019 at Narrabri Bowling Club.
“Cotton Country Creativity“
PROGRAMME AND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 2 August
1.00 pm – 6.00 pm Staging of classes 1 to 16
SATURDAY 3 August
7.30 am – 8.30 am Staging of classes 1 to 16
All Designs may be brought in ready for staging
OPEN TO ALL – Bench space in classes 1-11 70 cm; plant material must predominate
Class 1. Cotton Country Creativity
Class 2. Bones, Stones & Wood
Class 3. Outside the Square
Class 4. Framed in Black
Class 5. Fibre (Petite – over 10cm & Under 23cm)
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES: refer to Show Rule 22; plant material must predominate
Class 6 Cotton Country
Class 7 Swirl & Curl
Class 8 Bridge over Clear Water
NOVICE CLASSES: refer to Show Rule 21; plant material must predominate
Class 9 Cotton Country
Class 10 Fanfare
Class 11. Fruit & Foliage
JUNIOR CLASSES: Ages 11 to 16; Bench Space – 60cm; plant material must predominate
Class 12 Cotton Country
Class 13 Magic From the Garden
JUNIOR CLASSES: Ages 10 and under; Bench space 60cm; plant material must predominate
Class 14 Cotton Country
Class 15 Magic From the Garden
CLASS 16 – SPECIAL CLASS
SP16 From My Garden (must be home grown) – May be 1 or 2 persons
Floor based display using produce from your garden/s, may include flowers, fruit and/or vegetables. Space allowed 1m square with no height restriction. The Exhibit will be judged on the overall presentation of the display.
SATURDAY 3 August
8.30am – 9.30 am Judging and morning tea
9.30 am – 9.45 am Opening and Welcome by NSWFAA President
9.45am – 10.15 am Impose Demonstration “Thinking on the Spot” with Kim Baillie and Peter Rainger
10.30 am – Midday Demonstration “Design Through the Ages” with Mary Sweeney, Margaret Higgins and Effie Crawley
Midday 12.45pm Judges comments/analysis of exhibits
12.45 pm – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45 pm – 2.30pm Demonstration “Finding Inspiration” with Kim Baillie
2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Come and Have a Go’ Fun Workshop – open to all exploring what to do with “problem” containers or plant material
3.30 pm – 4.30 NSWFAA Judges Meeting
6.00pm FRIENDSHIP DINNER
SUNDAY 4 AUGUST
8.30 am – 9.45am NSWFAA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by the NSWFAA General Meeting
9.45 am – 10.00 am Morning tea
10.00 am – 10.15 am Opening and Welcome by NSWFAA President
10.15 am – 11.45 am Demonstration “From the Bush to the Garden” with Peter Rainger
11.45 am – 1.15pm Workshop using bamboo with Mary Sweeney
1.15pm – 2.00pm Competition hints / Class Interpretations / Q&A
2.00pm Close and dismantling of exhibits
Registration and Class entries to be with the Show Secretary no later than Monday 29 July 2019 Ray Bradley (E) rbb1945@bigpond.net.au (T) 02 4861 4090
An award for Best in show will be awarded by the judge/s from the 1st place winners of Classes 1 to 11.
SHOW RULES – see also website
- All classes will have grey material on the bench
- Bench space – as indicated
- Height unlimited
- Horticultural material to predominate
- All exhibits judged from the front and sides.
- Designs may be brought in ready for staging.
- All exhibits judged under the guidelines of the AFAA Manual.
Cost: NSWFAA and Narrabri Garden Club Members – $25 for 2 day inclusive flat rate – this includes all demonstrations and workshops on both days.
Non Members – Saturday – $20; Sunday- $10
Visitors viewing exhibits only – gold coin donation
Individual demonstration/workshop $5 each
