All Club members are welcome to attend WORKSHOPS -- Begin at 10:00 am and end at 12:00 noon LOCATION: Meridian Township Fire Department - Community Room 5000 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 -- unless notified of location change
To join the mailing list contact Kathi Dominguez, [email protected] Cell: 517-927-4665
If you are interested in joining Designers meeting/workshop as a guest, below is information of what will be discussed at the meeting(s). You are welcome to stay (there's no fee for participation).
Bring(guests can skip this part): Handbook for Flower Shows -- revised 2017-2022 Handbook is also available online on the NGC website
Refreshments: Please bring your own beverage and if you wish, a snack to share.
WORKSHOP DATES AND PROJECTS:
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 "Hot Topic" Design Project: Armature. Read, HB pg 77, A Creative Design. Bring all materials to create a design on site. Orchids may be available at no cost. Discussion on Orchid Show related designs and entries. Armature Form is created by the exhibitor; plant material and other optional components are supported by the Armature. The Form may be made from plant and/or man-made material. It is greater in proportion than the other components combined. The Armature is self-supporting or may rely on a container/s or other devises. Water tubes or other means of water supply for fresh plant material may be used.
Wednesday April 18, 2023, "Double Take" Design Project: Duo Design. Read page HB pg 78; Design by Types page 55-59. A creative design organized in one container or containers joined to appear as one. Organized as two (2) designs, back-to-back, and entered in two (2) separate design classes.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Kick off meeting to develop the 2024 District 2B Flower Show Schedule.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 "Let there be Light" Design Project: Illuminary. A Creative Design. Read HB pg 74, Design by Types pg 74-77. A Creative Design incorporationg light/s for special effect and as an integral part of the design.