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WEST AUSTRALIAN
FLORAL ART
SOCIETY
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in our Website 
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from the 'Links' detailed above, there are many 'Other
Links' providing information about this society (Please
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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 periodic
workshops.
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.
In
September 2010 the WA Floral Art Society in conjunction with the Australian
Floral Art Association will host the
4th
Australian Floral Design Convention titled 'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS 2010' --
for
further information pertaining to this event including demonstration/workshop
and accommodation details please follow this link......
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
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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.
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Contemplating
entering Floral Art Competitions -
follow
this link for some 'Helpful
Information' to assist competitors through this process
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TOPIC
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DETAILS & 'LINKS' |
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4th
Australian Floral Design Convention
'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS
2010' |
4th
Australian Floral Design Convention
'FLORAL
RENDEZVOUS
2010'
The viewing public will be treated to a
FLORAL
FEAST that will delight both young and old - with hundreds of diverse
designs being created for your enjoyment. This wonderful exhibition will awaken the senses as
so many stunning designs are showcased - from the large Championship class
(where some designers will create exhibits over 180cm tall) to others such
as the ‘With a Swirl and Twirl’ class, the ‘Drifting and
Dreaming’ Suspended class, a Contemporary Bridal Bouquet class, an ‘After
Five’ Horticultural Handbag, a Petite Section, a ‘Nature’s
Jewels’ Horticultural Necklace class, Collage, Pave as well as
interpretative classes such as ‘Nature’s Sculpture’, and ‘Glorious
Sunset’, to the special fashion class titled Haute
Couture’ (a dressed Mannequin class).
Floristry students from Challenger Institute of
Technology will also be staging fashion designs at the Floreat Forum
Shopping Centre for public viewing.
Don’t miss this exciting event and make sure you
make a note in your diaries for September 2010. All Competitive
designs will be staged at the Boulevard Centre in Floreat, while
all floral workshops and demonstrations will be held at Rendezvous
Observation City Hotel in Scarborough.
Further information regarding this event and entry
details pertaining to the spectacular floral demonstration being conducted
by Internationally renowned Canadian floral designer Hitomi Gilliam AIFD
as well as demonstrations created by some of Australia's top floral
designers and workshop activities being undertaken throughout this event
are also detailed on this website.
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information pertaining to 'Floral
Rendezvous 2010', including
timetables, Show Brochure, and information
pertaining to the import of plant materials into Western Australia please
click on this link. |
| This
new Class
Information link has been created highlighting information
pertaining to class/staging information at the Boulevard Centre etc |
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12th
June special
'AT HOME' Meeting including
WAFAS Members C/ship
competitions
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June
2010
| Photographs
of designs staged at this meeting including: 'European Vegetative
(D)', 'Alone I Stand ', 'Eucalyptus Joy' as well as the class
assessed by Popular Vote 'What is That in the Garage Mum?.
Other
classes staged at this meeting included Minimal Material/Maximum
Impact and Members Choice Section. |
| Photographs
of the designs demonstrated at this special meeting titled 'A
WINTERS DAY' - demonstrators: Kay Robinson, Sharon Cunningham and
Betty Orr. |
| Photographs
and results of the WA Floral Art Society 2010 Members
Championship Competition |
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12th
December 2009
XMAS
MEETING |
On
Saturday the 12th December the WA Floral Art Society staged the special Christmas Meeting
and to view results/photographs/reports etc please follow these
links:
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| October
2009 State Championship Competitions |
2009
WA Floral Art Society State
Championships for Floral Art Competitions
Please
follow this link for report and photos from this prestigious event, as
well as other designs staged during this time.. |
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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.'
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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
10th
APRIL 2010 Monthly Meeting -
| Photographs
of designs staged at this meeting including: 'Diagonal Line
(D)', 'Contrasts', 'European Landscape (D)', 'Minimal Material
Maximum Impact', 'Members Choice Section' and 'Autumn's Flare' |
| Photographs
of the 2 designs demonstrated at this meeting including:
'Presentation Basket (D)' and 'Coffee & Cream N/R' |
| Photographs
of designs staged at the 'Line
Design' workshop also conducted at this meeting |
2009
Members Championship Competitions and Special
Guest Demonstrator BEV
MILLING
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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. |
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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. |
28th
February 2009 - Special
Fundraising Demonstration
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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 |
August
2009
August
2009
| To
view photographs of techniques acquired at the 'Fun
with Flax' workshop, please follow this link |
APRIL
2009 'Traditional' Workshop
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A
special workshop was also conducted prior to our general meeting
titled 'Traditional Designs' - Symmetrical /
Asymmetrical. |
7th
February 2009Judges
Committee Annual Workshop
13th
December 2008 Special
Xmas Meeting
| 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. |
11th
October 2008
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
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'.
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14th
June 2008 2008
Members
Championship Competition
10th
MAY 2008 -
12th
April 2008
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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. |
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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'. |
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Photographs
of 1st place floral designs staged during 2007 and other archived
photos |
9th
World Flower Show
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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’
Floral
Design Council of South Australia Inc Convention
19-22
April 2007Meeting
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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
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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
The
National Floral Art Seminar & Show held in conjunction with FLORIADE
15th-18th
Sep 2006
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Photographs
and Reports of designs staged at FLORIADE |
'3rd
Australian Flower Show 'Nature's Network' (NSW)
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Report
and Photographs of exhibits staged at the Australian
Floral Art Association Inc 'Nature's Network 2004'. |
International
Demonstrator
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Internationally renowned Floral
Designer CRAIG BULLOCK
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Floral Demonstration & Workshops. |
Hints
for Exhibitors Contemplating Entering Competitions
Society
Workshops /
Lessons
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Special Judges
Workshop held on 4th February 2006 |
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Photographs
from a Workshop conducted on how to construct 'Cornucopias'
using grape vines.. |
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Workshops conducted by Internationally renowned Floral
designer Craig Bullock from the UK |
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Photographs
from workshop conducted on 'Weaving and Plaiting'
techniques |
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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'. |
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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.
VISITORS - Are
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 Nancy at dunlaps@bigpond.net.au
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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