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The Floral Art Society of Queensland 2019 Program of Events & Meetings are held at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Auditorium Morning Tea at 9.30am for 10am meeting start. Judging commences at 9.45am; please see Chief Steward Jo Loader to collect exhibitor’s ticket/s prior to staging. |
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February 25 |
Meeting – Demonstration by Glenda Pradella Interpretive for All Classes: Passion Advanced: Phoenix – Manual p. 40 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Vulcan Judge: Sue Fingleton |
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March 25 Annual General Meeting 9.30am M’Tea 9.45am Judging 10am Open (AGM) 10.30-12pm W’Shop LUNCH - BYO 12.30-2pm W’Shop |
Meeting - Workshop by special guest Heather Hammond from New Zealand (Workshop Requirements are included to download here.) NOTE: As this is part of the FASQ educational program there will be no extra cost in addition to the standard $7 meeting fee for current members to attend this workshop. HOWEVER: Attendees will need to be or become a member of FASQ to be eligible to attend this workshop ($25 Indiv / $35 Couple Annual Membership Fee). Download Membership Application Form Here
Interpretive for All Classes: Australian Dreamtime Advanced: Sculptural Abstract – Manual p. 47 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Phoenix – Manual p. 40 Judge: Heather Hammond |
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April 29 |
Meeting - Workshop by Judith Little “Shadowing Technique” (Workshop Requirements are included to download here.) Interpretive for All Classes: April Showers Advanced: Topiary Tree – Manual p. 44 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Sculptural Abstract – Manual p. 47 Judge: Beryl Robertson
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May 27
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Meeting – Workshop by Jean Florence “Floating Ball” Interpretive for All Classes: High Tea Advanced: Stamobile – Manual p. 41 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Topiary Tree p. 44 Judge: Glenda Pradella |
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June 24 Friendship Day Bring some Friends Including Light Lunch |
Meeting – Special Guest Demonstrator Amanda Meads from “The Flower School”. Interpretive for All Classes: Forest Lights Advanced: Split Level – Manual p. 54 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Stamobile – Manual p. 51 Judge: Margaret Morrow |
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July 22 |
Meeting – Demonstration by Liz O’Sullivan, Bev Young and Lyndall Vanzanden Interpretive for All Classes: Playing with Circles Advanced: Petite Design – Manual p. 54 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Split Level – Manual p. 54 Judge: Helen Murray |
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August 26
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Meeting - Demonstration by FASQ Members who attended AFAA Convention in Adelaide Interpretive for All Classes: Balancing Act Advanced: Tapestry – Manual p. 54 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Petite Design – Manual p. 54 Judge: Bev Young |
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September 23 |
Meeting – Activity - Dale Arvidson “Informative Stroll in the Gardens” (bring comfortable shoes for walking & hat) Interpretive for All Classes: Dance with Nature Advanced: New Convention Design – Manual p. 60 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Tapestry – Manual p. 54 Judge: Eleanor Lydon
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September 21st – 22nd Fri 20th set up day
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OPEN SHOW
Schedule to be advised |
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October 28 |
Meeting – Demonstration by Robyn Jones Interpretive for All Classes: Leaf Art Advanced: Clamping – Manual p. 69 Open, Intermediate & Novice: New Convention Design – Manual p. 60 Judge: Heather Prior |
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November 25th Christmas Party
Bring a Secret Santa Gift |
Meeting - Christmas Party & Award Presentation Interpretive for All Classes: Floral Christmas Candle (accessories allowed) Advanced: Bridging with a Christmas Influence Open, Intermediate & Novice: Clamping with a Christmas Influence – Manual p. 69 Judge: Liz O’Sullivan (Critique only) Bring a Secret Santa Gift |
When considering the titles for 2019 bench work please consult and consider your AFAA Manual, Dictionary and/or other reference material.
Classes
See below for an explanation of each “Class”. It is recommended that members stay in the same Class for the entire year. This way, members are likely to accumulate more points for the year.
Interpretative: Is for all Classes and is your own interpretation of the title.
Advanced Class: Judges and successful exhibitors having won 1st prizes over a number of years.
Open Class: Good knowledge and understanding of Principles and Elements of Design having shown successfully in intermediate section and won prizes.
Intermediate Class: Some knowledge and understanding of rules in AFAA manual and having won awards in Novice or equivalent
Novice Class: New exhibitor just learning basic skills of Floral Art
Calculation of Points
1st - 3 points
2nd - 2 points
Plus 1 point allocated for each entry benched
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ROSTERED DATE |
KITCHEN DUTIES |
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February 25th |
Daphne Muhling |
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March 25th |
Helen Murray, Dawn Waters |
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April 29th |
Dale Gurney |
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May 27th |
Barb Humphries, Dawn Waters |
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June 24th Friendship Day |
Volunteers TBA |
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July 22nd |
June McCleery, Cathy Scheiwe |
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August 26th |
Rita Rasmussen |
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September 23rd |
Fay Stutt |
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OPEN SHOW - SEPTEMBER Set up Fri 20th Open September Sat 21st – Sun 22nd |
Volunteers TBA |
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October 28th |
Annette Nielsen |
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November 25th Christmas Party |
Volunteers TBA |
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Meeting - Workshop by Judith Little “Shadowing Technique” (Workshop Requirements are included to download here.) Interpretive for All Classes: April Showers Advanced: Topiary Tree – Manual p. 44 Open, Intermediate & Novice: Sculptural Abstract – Manual p. 47 Judge: Beryl Robertson |