Our final education activity for 2017 will see us revisit the fabulous venue at Gladstone in northern NSW.
Members and visitors are invited to attend
DEMONSTRATIONS – WORKSHOPS – COMPETITIONS
on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November 2017
at Gladstone Hall, 5, Kinchela St, Gladstone NSW
“Floral Magic on the Mighty Macleay”
THURSDAY 2nd November
2pm – 6pm Staging of classes 1-5
5.30pm NSWFAA Judges meeting
6pm Welcome BBQ at Memorial Park – walking distance – opposite the Hall next to the Macleay River
FRIDAY 3rd November
7am – 8.30am Staging of classes 1-2-3-4-5 (all classes 70cm bench width and height unlimited, excepting class 3 – floor space allowed 1 metre – height unlimited)
Judging will commence at 8.45am
OPEN CLASSES
Class 1 Bridging the Gap
Class 2 Free Form –
***Class 3 Minimal Materials for Maximum Effect.
Floor space allowed 1 metre – height unlimited. May be exhibited by 1 or 2 people. Please supply own staging. This class is limited to the first 6 entries.
NOVICE CLASSES
Class 4 Culinary Capers
Class 5 What a Load of Rubbish
FRIDAY 3rd November
9.30 – 10.00 Morning Tea
10.00 – 10.15 Opening and Welcome by NSWFAA President
10.15 – 12.15 Workshop with Judith Little
12.30 – 1.00 Judges comments/analysis of exhibits
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
2.15 – 3.15 Fun Impose – with members and friends. To be staged and judged by popular vote on Saturday
3.30 – 4.30 NSWFAA General Meeting
If time permits – Staging Classes 6-10
Exhibits may be removed at 3.30pm, or remain on display for Saturday. Exhibitor’s are requested to check with the Committee before removing their exhibits.
5.30pm Garden visit to Anne Deveridge’s garden at 41 Cooper St, South West Rocks – followed by a
6.30pm Friendship Dinner. Please BYO drinks – food will be supplied.
SATURDAY 4th November
7.00 – 8.30 Staging of classes 6 –10 (all classes70cm bench width – height unlimited – excepting class 7)
Judging will commence at 8.45am
OPEN CLASSES
Class 6 Fascinating Forms
Class 7 Elongated – bench width 80cm- height unlimited
Class 8 Weaving Ways
NOVICE CLASSES
Class 9 Treasure/s of the Earth
Class 10 Beach Combing
9am NSWFAA General Meeting to include morning tea
10.00 Opening and Welcome by NSWFAA President
10.15 – 11.45 Demonstration by Judith Little
12.15 – 12.45 Competition hints/Class Interpretations/Q&A
Followed by Judges comments/analysis of exhibits
12.30pm Lunch
2.30 pm Close
Registration & Class entries no later than Friday 27th October would be appreciated.
Please send Registration & Class entries to:
Ray Bradley, (T) 02 4861 4090 (E) rbb1945@bigpond.net.au
Enquiries: Mary 0419 466 751 maryswee45@gmail.com Anne Deveridge 6566 5233 stananne@bigpond.net.au Anne Kennedy 6565 0153 capeview@westnet.com.au
Bench space: Width 70cm Height unlimited except Class3 and Class 7
All classes have grey material on the bench. Exhibits may be brought in ready for staging.
All exhibits judged from both front and sides.
Friday registration for Workshop NSWFAA Members – $20 Non Members – $25.
List of workshop materials will be sent on registration.
Daily Morn/Afternoon teas and Lunch $15.00 per day.
Saturday Morning Demonstration, Morning Tea & lunch – Members – $20 Non Members – $25
Visitors viewing exhibits only – gold coin donation
Friendship Dinner $10 to be paid at Anne’s Garden
COMPETITION RULES
- An exhibit is made of plant material, with or without accessories, within a space specified in the Show Schedule.
- The use of artificial plant material is forbidden.
- Fresh plant material must be in water or in water-retaining material unless such material remains turgid throughout the event.
- Painted and/or artificially colored plant material may be used.
- Plant material must predominate over all other components of the exhibit.
- Judges decision is final and no correspondence with be entered into.
- Exhibits must be the individual competitor’s own work.
- Drapes, bases and accessories may be used.
- All class entries to be received by Friday 27th October 2017 to:
Ray Bradley, (T) 02 4861 4090 (E) rbb1945@bigpond.net.au
All acceptances will be acknowledged by email/post, with further details where applicable. - Competitors are requested to ensure that no water damages the floor and that worksheets are used on the floor at all times during staging.
- Competitors must place own debris in plastic bags and remove the same to designated disposal areas.
- NO AEROSOL/SPRAY painting permitted in the venue or environs.
- A design must not be changed in any way after it is judged.
- NSWFAA does not accept liability for any loss or damage.
- Competitors may use own bases and backing in stated staging areas but no attachment to any part of the room.
- Exhibits will be marked “Not According to Schedule” if they are out of the Class allotted space.
- Judging will be in accordance with the AFAA Manual.
- The Show Committee reserves the right to take entries past the date stated.
- No photographs may be transmitted to electronic media prior to judging.
- Competitors should make themselves aware of locally listed Noxious Weeds, Weeds of National significance, National Environmental Alert List Weeds and Water Weeds. Details Kempsey Shire Council.
