Wednesday, December 18, 2013

2014 FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASSES

 
REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!
 
 ARTISTIC DESIGN CLASSES
 “Flower Power - Music of the 60s” 

Click on the song title to listen to the song.
For description of artistic arrangement styles click here
 
            Class ART 1     Aquarius (Let the Sunshine in) – 5th Dimensions – 1967 -
                                      Interpretive Design
            Class ART 2    Wild Thing – The Troggs - Interpretive Design – Novice
            Class ART 3    Moon River – Andy Williams – 1962 - Design in Oriental Manner
            Class ART 4    Fun, Fun, Fun – Beach Boys – 1964 - Reflective Design
            Class ART 5    I heard it through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye - 1968 -
                                     Synergistic Design
            Class ART 6   Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland - 1960 -
                                    Miniature Arrangement – 5” or less in all directions - CLASS FILLED.
 
ARTISTIC DESIGN RULES
 
 1. Please read General Rules* for Exhibitors.  (*See below.)
 
 2. Advance registration begins January 15, 2014, and is required for all classes. Please make reservations or inquires with Sue Zima, sueannz@aol.com or 757/593-5303 by calling  no later than March 21, 2014. 
 
3. Entries will be received Friday, March 28, from 2 -8 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, 7:30 -10:00 a.m. Closing time will be strictly enforced.
 
5. Each exhibitor is responsible for filling the space he or she has reserved or must provide a substitute to fill the space. All work on arrangements must be done by exhibitor and must feature daffodils.

6. Accessories are permitted unless otherwise specified in the schedule.
 
7. Arrangements will be shown with a background screen 40”high, 30”wide, and 18”deep. Screens are black with no wings and 40” from the floor. Base or stand is considered part of the container. This does not apply to ART 6 which is staged in a lighted shadow box 8” high, 6” deep. All arrangements must be passed by Artistic Classification Committee before the exhibitor leaves the floor. All entries must be accompanied by two 3”x5” cards. The first card must list all plant material .  The second, should be a brief explanation of arranger’s intent.
 
 8. Exhibitors may not disturb or remove exhibits until 4p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014. At the close of show, exhibitors are responsible for removing all personal property by 4:15 pm. The show will be taken down at 4:00 pm.
 
GENERAL RULES
 
1.  Everyone in the community is invited to participate in this event.
 
2.  Entries may be made on Friday, March 28, between 2 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturday, March 29, between 7 am to 10 am.
 
3.  We encourage entrants needing help to bring their entries on Friday, March 28.  Assistance with entry cards for all classes will be available at Ware Academy during these hours.
 
4.  All exhibitors must register before entering. For registration contact Joan Jackson at (804) 694-6149. No late entries can be accepted.
 
 5.  Please consult the following website, www.daffodilusa.org, for valuable assistance in identifying your daffodil blooms.
 
 6.  Each entry must have an ADS entry card with both sections completed with name, address and exhibitor number.  These will be provided and must be completed, folded and closed..
 
 7.  The Garden Club of Gloucester is not responsible for any lost or damaged property.
 
 8.  The show closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 30. Entries, awards and ribbons can be picked up after 4:00 PM and before 4:15 PM. Any unclaimed ribbons will be mailed. No perpetual trophies will be mailed.
 

2014 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Class P1 Daffodils in Nature or in Landscape

Class P2 Portraits of DaffodilsA close-up of a single daffodil bloom or up to three blooms of a single cultivar.
 Class P3 Daffodils with People or Animals

 Class P4 Abstract/Special Effects Celebration DaffodilsDaffodil images composed or altered with non-standard techniques.
 Class P5 Youth PhotographyYouth 16 or underPhotography must feature daffodils

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES

1. All Amateurs, professional and youths are eligible to enter all classes. Only youths ages 16 and under may enter Class P5.

2. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must contain images of one or more daffodils as required by the class. All photographs must have been taken within 12 months of the show.

3. Exhibitors may enter no more than two photographs in each class. Photographs may not have won a blue ribbon in a previous ADS sanctioned show.

4. The photograph must be 8”x 10”. The photograph must be mounted on a piece of 8”x10” stiff card stock or foam board with no border showing, no matting or framing is allowed.

5. Only one first, one second, and one third place award will be given to each class. Honorable mentions may also be given, but only if all higher awards are given.

6. Rights to images are granted to the Garden Club of Gloucester for potential promotional purposes.

For information on the photography division, please contact Mary Montague, 806/693-3042, montague@northrivervirginia.com

GENERAL RULES

1.  Everyone in the community is invited to participate in this event.

2.  Entries may be made on Friday, March 29, between 2 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturday, March 30, between 7 am to 10 am.

3. We encourage entrants needing help to bring their entries on Friday. Assistance with entry cards for all classes will be available at Ware Academy during these hours.

4. All exhibitors must register before entering. For registration contact Joan Jackson at (804) 694-6149. No late entries can be accepted.

5. Please consult the following website, www.daffodilusa.org, for valuable assistance in identifying your daffodil blooms.

6. Each entry must have an ADS entry card with both sections completed with name and address.  These will be provide and must be completed, folded and closed.

7. The Garden Club of Gloucester is not responsible for any lost or damaged property.

8. The show closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 30. Entries, awards and ribbons can be picked up after 4:00 PM and before 4:15 PM. Any unclaimed ribbons will be mailed. No perpetual trophies will be mailed.



YOUTH ARTISTIC

Image - John Lennon  (Click to listen on YouTube)

"Imagine all the people living life in peace"

Class ART7   Youth Class for ages 6-9

Class ART8   Youth Class for ages 10-13

Bring your flowers and clippers and create your own interpretation using the container and mechanics provided.

  • Arranging begins at 6 p.m. Friday, March 28.  Garden Club members will be available to talk about flower basics, but the final design is up to you.  We encourage you to use flowers from your garden.
  • Please register by March 24.
  • Parents MAY NOT remain in the youth's work area.
  • Pick up time is 7:30 p.m.
  • For more information contact Nina Watkins, twiceasnice@widomaker.com or (804) 642-2826