The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc

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Welcome to the home page of the State body for Floral Art in Western Australia

  WEST AUSTRALIAN FLORAL ART SOCIETY

Follow this link to 'Take a look' at   What's New   in our Website 

 

Interpretative Design 'Fan Dancer' By Alison TweedieApart from the 'Links' detailed above, there are many 'Other Links' providing information about this society (Please follow to view)

 

The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc meets to cultivate an appreciation of flowers and floral design and further develop the skills of creative floral design among its members by friendly competition at its meetings, with monthly demonstrations and p

 

VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME to attend our meetings (a $7 Visitors fee applies) and share a floral afternoon where members stage beautiful floral designs in a variety of classes (approx 45 designs).  Qualified Floral Art Judges assess & award 1st, 2nd & 3rd place certificates & provide 'constructive feedback' on designs (at monthly meetings and other competitions around Australia - to download an 'Application Form' to acquire a Judge/s please follow this link to the 'Judges' page). Floral Demonstrations are conducted during the afternoon providing important information and inspiration on two subjects. A friendly cup of tea & light refreshments are then offered to members, visitors & guests.  

 

 

This is a very  comprehensive  website  where large amounts of information have been compiled.

'Navigation Bars'  located at the  'top'  of this page provide a wealth of information as well as other areas such as: 

 

'Floral Art Definitions & Photos', 'Frequently Asked Questions', 'Flower Arranging', 'Society History', 'Newsletter', 'Exhibiting at Meetings', 'Meeting Dates', 'Next Meeting Details', 'Meeting Location', 'Special Meetings-At Home & Xmas', 'WAFA, Society Judges', 'Trainee Judges Programme' ''Workshops', 'Floral Art Lessons', '2007 Demonstration Photos', '2007 Archived Society Mtg Photos', 2006 Demonstration Photos', '2006 Archived Society Mtg Photos', '2005 Demonstration Photos', 'Archived 2003 & 2004 Mtg Photos', 'Members Championship Competitions', 'State Championship Competitions', 'Special Events', 'AFAA Affiliated Clubs', 'International Demonstration Photo Gallery'

 

   Please follow these links to view 'Other Information' 

 

Take a look at What's New in our website  ...  (Includes Monthly additions/updates).

 

The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc endeavours to promote Floral Art and 'Friendship Through Flowers'

 

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The Elements' Demonstration in Tasmania - provided by (L-R) Julia, Dianne & Debbie -'WA In Harmony'                                  WHAT'S  NEW  ON OUR WEBSITE

  The following is a list of recent additions to our web.   

Whenever we update our website  we'll place a notice here. 

The most recent changes are listed first, and each item is linked to the page with the updated content.

 

On behalf of the Committee & members of the WA Floral Art Society, we extend Seasons Greetings to our flower friends around the world

 

Contemplating entering Floral Art Competitions

follow this link for some 'Helpful Information' to assist competitors through this process

 

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DETAILS & 'LINKS'

 

2009 Members Championship Competitions and  

Special Guest Demonstrator

BEV MILLING

 

On Saturday the 13th June 2009 the Society staged the 2009 WA Floral Art Society Members Championship Competition (open to members only) with VALERIE ROY being awarded the 1st place - please follow this link for photos and result info.

Our special Guest Demonstrator - talented floral designer BEV MILLING provided the floral demonstrations titled 'Fabric of Life'. To view photographs and reports please follow this link.

To view other Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at our special 'AT HOME' June meeting, including bench classes - 'Modern (D)', 'Winters Chill', 'Inspired by a book title' as well as 'Minimum Materials-Maximum Impact' and the Members Choice section please follow this link.  An 'Open' Class titled 'Formal Linear' was also staged and follow this link for results.  

MAY 2009

General Society Meeting 

Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the MAY meeting.  'Bench' classes included 'Posy (D) self stemmed', 'Design to Overlap', 'Art Nouveau (D)' and 'Modern Mum' as well as 'Minimum Materials-Maximum Impact' and the Members Choice section.    

Photographs of designs demonstrated include 'Modern (D) 20th Century & 'Winters Chill' 

APRIL 2009

Workshop titled 'Traditional'

A special workshop was also conducted prior to our general meeting titled 'Traditional Designs' - Symmetrical / Asymmetrical.  Please follow this link for further information re construction of these designs as well as photographs of designs constructed during this time.

28th February 2008 

Special Fundraising

Demonstration

FUNDRAISING FLORAL DEMONSTRATION

The WA Floral Art Society held a very successful fundraising event, with a floral demonstration on Saturday the 28th February 2009, which was presented by talented UK floral designer EILEEN GILL titled: Moments of Passion & Delight’ and a delightful afternoon tea provided for guests.    To view photographs from this demonstration please follow this link

7th February 2009

Judges Committee Annual Workshop

The special Annual Judges Workshop was conducted on Saturday the 7th February 2009 - Please follow this link to view photographs of designs staged at this workshop.

13th December 2008

Special Xmas Meeting

General Society Meeting & the society

13th December 2008   

Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the special end of year Xmas meeting.  'Bench' classes included 'Christmas Wreath (D)', 'Christmas Elegance N/R', 'Entrapped', as well as the Foliage class and Members choice sections.  

Photographs of designs demonstrated by our special guest demonstrator VALERIE ROY whose demonstration was titled : CHRISTMAS MEMOIRS can also be viewed by following this link. 

A-Z' PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLORAL ART DESIGNS/STYLES

 

'A - Z' List of Floral Art 'Definition Subjects'   

From 'Abstract' to 'Wreath' - This List provides photographs of various designs and styles, from the 'Traditional Flower Arrangement' to 'Contemporary Techniques.'

 

 

The 'Oldest' Floral Art Society (AFAA State Group) in Australia (56 years and still going strong! )

This society maintains a long history of offering those interested in the art of floral design/flower arranging a diverse array of opportunities to further pursue their hobby and the WA Floral Art Society was established some 56 years ago......

 

 

Other Society Activities

 

11th October 2008

To view photographs of designs staged in the 2008 WA Floral Art Society Inc State Championships for Floral Art Competitions, please follow this link.   

Tasmanian Floral Art 9th Floral Art Seminar

'THE ELEMENTS' Demonstrations & Competitions 

Reports and Photographs of some 37 designs, demonstrated at the Tasmanian Floral Art  The 'WA IN

August 2008

Special Workshop titled-'Italian Layered Design-Vertical' please follow this link to view photographs.

GOLD & SILVER at the World Show in Japan

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF FLOWER ARRANGERS (WAFA)

8th World Flower Competitions held in Yokohama, JAPAN - Please follow this link for Reports and Photographs of Dianne Buckles 1st Place in Class 19 'My Treasure Chest' and Assistant Secretary Julia Wates 2nd place in Class 12 'Blowin' in the Wind'.   

14th June 2008 2008 Members Championship Competition

Photographs of designs staged in the 2008 WA Floral Art Society Inc Members Championship competition 

Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the Special JUNE 'AT HOME' meeting including 'Italian Layered Design-Horizontal', 'By Quiet Waters', 'Mobile', 'Contemporary Bouquet', as well as the Foliage class and Members choice sections.   

Photographs of designs demonstrated by guest Ikebana demonstrator AKIKO CHESTER    

Photographs  of 1st place floral designs staged during 2007/2008 and other archived photos

10th  MAY  2008

Photographs of the 'Special Class' titled 'Australiana'

12th April 2008

Special Workshop titled 'MOBILE' (Refer Page 50 of the AFAA Manual for Definition details)  - to view photographs of designs staged at this workshop please follow the above link.

2nd February 2008

The special Annual Judges Workshop was conducted on Saturday the 2nd February 2008 - Please follow this link to view photographs of designs staged at this workshop.

Special Xmas meeting -  8th December 2007 

Special guest demonstrators who provided the Special Xmas Demonstration titled "Christmas Season - Every Which Way" were: Jean Shine, Pene Brunning and Alison Tweedie - to view photos of this demonstration please follow the link.

Photographs of 1st place exhibits staged at the 8th December 2007  meeting including Xmas Biedermeier', 'Xmas Centerpiece', 'Natures Contrasts' & 'Rustic Xmas' (a class assessed by Popular Vote'.

Photographs of 1st place floral designs staged during 2007 and other archived photos

9th World Flower Show

WAFA - 'A Dream Unfolds' PakistanURGENT UPDATE..... Floral Designers around the world are advised that the next World Flower Arranging Competitions have been cancelled.   Please follow the World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA)  link for more information.

55th Anniversary of the WA Floral Art Society 'Emerald Celebrations  9-10 June- 2007

The WEST AUSTRALIAN FLORAL ART SOCIETY INC celebrating 55 years of Floral Art in  Western Australia proudly presented their Special Floral Event titled :  'EMERALD CELEBRATIONS’  

To view photographs of designs staged in the 7 Competitive classes including the 2007 WA Floral Art Society Members Championship Class, please follow this link

Talented Tasmanian Floral Designer Norma Gordon provided the special demonstration during this event - please follow this link for reports and photographs.  Norma also provided a workshop on the Modern - Italian Layered Design - Horizontal - to view notes and photographs of these designs please follow this link

Floral Design Council of South Australia Inc Convention   19-22 April 2007Meeting 

WA designers receive awards in South Australia  -  To view Competition Results and view designs staged by Western Australian floral designers at these competitions - please follow this link

To view the Photographic Gallery of designs demonstrated by international demonstrator Carla Barbaglia (Italy) and workshop designs please follow this link

To view photos of designs created at Carla's Workshop on ITALIAN DESIGNS & designs created by demonstrators Chris Lee & Desiree Rex please follow these links

NEW AFAA MANUAL FOR FLORAL ART

After many years of research and compilation from representatives of all states around Australia, the New Australian Floral Art Association National Manual is now available.  With the release of this much awaited National Manual the West Australian Floral Art Society Handbook, Standards and Classifications and other documentation are now obsolete and all qualified Floral Art Judges and floral designers around Australia will be exhibiting and judging under the same national guidelines as documented in this Manual.  To view details follow this link.

Step by Step Instructions

Instructions on how to create designs :'Construction', a 'CORSAGE' and ''Phoenix Design' 

The National Floral Art Seminar & Show held in conjunction with FLORIADE  15th-18th Sep 2006

Photographs and Reports of designs staged at FLORIADE

'3rd Australian Flower Show 'Nature's Network' (NSW)

Report and Photographs of exhibits staged at the Australian Floral Art Association Inc 'Nature's Network 2004'.  

International Demonstrator 

Internationally renowned Floral Designer CRAIG BULLOCK - Floral Demonstration & Workshops. 

Hints for Exhibitors Contemplating Entering Competitions

Helpful Guidelines for Competitive Work, Hints to all Exhibitors, Faults to Avoid when Staging Exhibits

Society Workshops / Lessons

Special Judges Workshop held on 4th February 2006 

Photographs from a Workshop conducted  on how to construct 'Cornucopias' using grape vines..

Workshops conducted by Internationally renowned Floral designer Craig Bullock from the UK

Photographs from workshop conducted on 'Weaving and Plaiting' techniques

Floral Art Lessons' - Reference material and a 'Photographic Gallery' for subjects - 'Hogarth Curve', 'Symmetrical Triangle', 'Asymmetrical  Triangle', 'Constructions' , 'European Influenced Designs' and 'Let's make it Abstract'.

 

WA Floral Art Society Website  'Site Map'

 

This is a comprehensive  website  where large amounts of information have been compiled on this Society.

 'Navigation Bars'   located at the  'Top'  of this page provide a wealth of information as well as other areas. 

 

 

    VISITORSAre YOU looking for a NEW INTEREST ?  

Do you aspire to create that special floral design, maybe expand your creative floral skills, wish to enter a floral competition, have an interest in flower arranging, or do you simply enjoy mixing with others?   If your answer was YES to any of these points, then take some time on the second Saturday of the month and visit our Society where you can enjoy an afternoon of flowers and fellowship. For further information on meetings or to enquire how to become a member of this Society Inc please follow these links.   If contemplating a visit please make contact with our Society Secretary so we can ensure our 'Hostess' will be there to MEET and WELCOME YOU  to our meeting.

 

'Floral art is an art form that is made more pleasurable when shared with the support and co-operation of fellow floral artists & friends.'

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Website developed and managed for the West Australian Floral Art Society Inc by Dianne Buckles.
For any problems or questions regarding this website please contact Dianne on email : dbuckles@bigfoot.com.au
Last updated: June 23, 2009.