Flower Designs
and Arrangements
60th Anniversary Flower Show - 2016
Petite Division
Petite Division
Marcia's Panel Design, finishing touches
60th Anniversary Flower Show - 2016
Design Division
Designs for Meetings -2021
Parallel Designs
A design consisting of three (3) or more groupings of plant material and optional components with a strong parallel placement in a single container and/or base.
1. Multiple containers/bases may be used if combined to appear as one unit
2. Parallel direction may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal within the allotted space.
3. The overall effect must appear parallel. Groupings need not be equidistant from each other.
4. A connective/s may be used at the base of the design.
Parallel Designs
A design consisting of three (3) or more groupings of plant material and optional components with a strong parallel placement in a single container and/or base.
1. Multiple containers/bases may be used if combined to appear as one unit
2. Parallel direction may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal within the allotted space.
3. The overall effect must appear parallel. Groupings need not be equidistant from each other.
4. A connective/s may be used at the base of the design.
Designs for Meetings -2021
Cascade Designs
A design with an emphasis on a downward rhythmic movement.
1. The downward lines may be curved, straight, zigzag, interrupted or may be a combination.
2. The design is supported by a container or other device.
3. A minimum of components may extend upward.
Guest Design Presenters
Over the Years
Flower Designs
Odds and Ends over the years
Designs for Meetings - 2023
Line Design
American Traditional Line – adapted from Japanese design
a. Conforms to the characteristics of American Tradition styles
b. Great restraint in the quantity of plant material used
c. Linear pattern is dominant d. Line material establishes the pattern which can be vertical, horizontal, crescent, S-curve or zigzag
e. Center of interest or focal area may be included, but it must not diminish the impact of the line
Designs for Meetings - 2023
Cascade Design
or Designer's Choice
Will's Cascade Design
Designs for Meetings - 2023
Abstract Creative Design ~ (None of these made the mark)
Characteristics of Abstract Design
a. Components are selected for their elemental qualities of line, form, color and/or texture. Typically, they are bold in form, size and/or color.
b. Space is essential to create new patterns. Plastic organization and penetration of space are essential.
c. Rhythm and balance are achieved through Dynamic Balance – a technique for organizing a creative design, relying on balance and counterbalance between components, rather than traditional balance.
d. Interest is equated throughout the design.
Designs for Meetings -2023
Petite Arrangement "Musical Notes" 12" x 12"
or Designer's Choice
Petite Design
A design ranging from 3” to 12”. Schedule to determine height, width and depth as well as any additional staging provided. Additional staging provided by exhibitor is considered as part of the height requirement.
Marcia's Petite Design
Lesley's Petite Design ~ "River Keepers", Designer's Choice
Brenda's Petite Design
Julie's Designer's Choice ~ Musical Notes from Bob Dylan's 'Tamborine Man'.
Will's Petite Design ~ "Ikebana influence"
Designs for Meetings - 2023
Tublar Design "Welcome Autumn"
or Designer's Choice
Tubular Design – a Creative Design having dominant cylindrical forms throughout, composed of any material. Plant material and other optional components complete the design.
Will's "Welcome Autumn" Tublar Design
Lesley's "Welcome Autumn" Tublar Design
Julie's "Welcome Autumn" Tublar Design
Marcia's "Welcome Autumn" Tublar Design
Katie's Tublar "Welcome Autumn" design
Club Members
Spouses invited to Annual Salad Luncheon
Julie getting the buffet ready for us.
Designs for Meetings - 2023
Angular Design - "Pollinator Friendly"
or Designer's Choice
Angular Design – A Creative Design emphasizing strong angles that may be acute, obtuse, reflex, right angles or combination of angles.
Julie's Angular Design
Will's Angular Design
Brenda's Angular Design
Lesley's Angular Design
Katie's Orchid Horticultural Specimen
Designs for Meetings - 2024
Framed Spacial Design - "Virginia Winters"
Not to exceed 12'' x 8''
A Creative Design organized as a single unit suspended in a frame or frame-like structure. 1. No actual movement is permitted, but motion is implied.
2. Height and width of the design are defined by the frame, but design may exceed the depth of frame.
Will's Design
Inez's Design
Lesley's Design
Isabel's Design
Katie's Design
Julie's Design
Adelheid's Design
Brenda's Design
Designs for Meetings - 2024
Underwater Design - "World Water Day"
A Creative Design having some or all plant material and other optional component/s submerged in water. Plant material and other components under water must contribute to the overall design and are selected for their lasting quality.
Underwater Design - "World Water Day"
A Creative Design having some or all plant material and other optional component/s submerged in water. Plant material and other components under water must contribute to the overall design and are selected for their lasting quality.
Marcia's Reflection Design
Lesley's Daffodil Design
Lisa's "Water is Life" Design
Julie's Design
Will's Design
Katie's Design
Will at refreshment table supplied by Katie and Brenda.
Newest Member Susan Roche. Denie brought some pussywillow stems for everyone.
Presenters Chantel and Karl from The Natural Garden with their presentation on Natives.
''Just Three Words'' photo submission for the local newspaper feature.
Designs for Meetings - 2024
Featured Plant Material Design - "Lovely Leaves"
A design with an emphasis on one plant species.
1. Any part/s of the plant may be used.
2. Other components are subordinate and may be used to enhance the featured plant material.
3. The focus is on the chosen species.
4. The schedule may specify the Design Style and/or plant material to be used, but Designer’s Choice Award may NOT be offered.
Brenda's Design
Lesley's Design
Will's Design
Designs for Meetings - 2024
Petite Design - 3" - 12", Designer's Choice
Petite Design - 3" - 12", Designer's Choice
Brenda's, Will's, Marcia's, and Adelheid's
Julie's and Katie's
Lesley's - 8 inch
Julie's -12 + inch
Adelheid's - 10 inch
Marcia's - 12 inch
Will's - 12 inch
Brenda's - 10 inch
Katie's - 10 inch
Designs for Meetings - 2024
"Seeding to Harvest" Designer's Choice -
Use Canned Foods as part of the design.
After the business meeting, it was time to appreciate the arrangements.
Will's design.
Julie's design.
Marcia's design.
Lesley's design.
Designs for Meetings - 2025
"Color Harmony" - Panel Design
Panel Design –
A Creative Design using a structural panel/s as an integral part of the design.
1. The panel/s may be self-supporting or rely on a container/s or devices for support.
2. Panel components may be of any material, shape or form, solid or transparent, or any combination.
Will's Panel Design
Katie's Panel Design
Lesley's Panel Design
Delynda's Panel Design
Julie's Panel Design
Brenda's Panel Design
Marcia's Panel Design
Designs for Meetings - 2025
"Opening Bud" - Creative Line Design
"Opening Bud" - Creative Line Design
Creative Line Design –
A Creative Design where line is dominant with a minimum of plant material and other optional components.
1. The line may be straight, curved or a combination.
2. There may be one (1) or more points of emergence and focal areas.
Marcia's Design
Katie's Design
Katie Discussing her design.
Brenda's Design
Brenda discussing her design.
Will's Design
Will discussing his design.
Lesley's Creative Line Design
After making Kokedama Moss Balls.
"Create With Plants", for the newspaper's 3 Words.