Event Date
8th May to 11th May 2025

Floral Art

All classes to be judged in accordance with NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition, 2023.
Please note that the use of floral foam of any description is not allowed.
Entrants to classes 1, 2 and 3 will be eligible for a bursary.

All exhibitors will receive one car park/entry pass for Thursday and two tickets (one for Friday and one for Sunday), except exhibitors entering classes 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 only, who will receive one ticket valid for Sunday. Exhibitors aged 16 and under will receive one ticket for themselves and one for an accompanying adult.
Start At, 08/05/2025 09:00
Severn Hall
Ann Trigg (Judge), Pat Hutchinson (Judge), Daphne Furneaux (Judge), Jackie Charnock (Judge)
Class: 1 Reflection, Renewal, Innovation..........80 years on

Description:

A NAFAS Areas class
An exhibit

• Staged on a base 30cm high, painted sage green.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 240cm, depth 120cm, height from floor including the base 240cm.
• Background 210cm high will be provided and painted sage green.
• Exhibitors may provide their own drapes/backcloth/base cloth and title.
• To be staged by up to five people.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• Limited to 9 exhibits.
(Please note - Area names may only be displayed after judging)

Prizes - Medal cards will be awarded.

Prizes: Gold, Silver-Gilt, Silver, Bronze, Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended

Price: £0.00
Class: 2 Beacon

Description:

An exhibit

• Staged on a round base, diameter 122cm, height 10cm painted black.
• Space allowed: not to exceed diameter 122cm, height unlimited.
• To be staged by up to two people.
• Title may be included.
• To be viewed all round and judged all round.
• Limited to 6 exhibits.

Prizes - Medal cards will be awarded.

Prizes: Gold - £50, Silver-Gilt - £40, Silver - £30, Bronze - £20, Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 3 Celebration

Description:

A pedestal class

• Staged on the floor against a black background.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 122cm, depth 122cm, height unlimited.
• Exhibitors may bring their own staging if desired.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.

Prizes - Medal cards will be awarded.

Prizes: Gold - £50, Silver-Gilt - £40, Silver - £30, Bronze - £20, Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 4 Sparkling Rainbow

Description:

An exhibit

• Staged on a table, width 61cm, depth 61cm, height 76cm, covered in black fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 80cm, depth 80cm, height unlimited.
• Exhibitors own drapes are permitted.
• Sides and corners of the table may be decorated.
• To be viewed and judged all round.

Prizes: 1st - £60, 2nd - £45 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 5 Twist and Tumble

Description:

An exhibit

• Staged on a hanging grid at eye level.
• To be staged on a hanging grid, painted black, width 56cm by length 91cm, comprised of 5 cm squares.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 56cm, depth 30cm (15cm either side of grid), length 91cm.
• The approximate height from ground to the CENTRE of grid is 137cm.
• Viewed and judged from both sides.
• Limited to 10 exhibits.

Prizes: 1st - £60, 2nd - £45 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 6 The Glory of Flora

Description:

An exhibit

• Staged on a cube width 61cm, depth 61cm, height 56cm painted in Dulux Pressed Petal.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 100cm, depth 100cm, height unlimited.
• To be viewed all round and judged from the front.
• Limited to 14 exhibits.

Prizes: 1st - £60, 2nd - £45 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 7 Hooray! Make Do and Mend

Description:

A still life exhibit

• Staged on tabling 76cm from the floor and covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: width 76cm, depth 76cm, height optional.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.

Prizes: 1st - £60, 2nd - £45 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 8 Flight

Description:

A free-hanging exhibit

• Designed to be hung from a horizontal rail (provided) approximately 2m from ground level, hook provided.
• Space allowed: width 60cm, depth 60cm, maximum length 100cm.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged all around.
• Limited to 8 exhibits.
NB: an entry in this class only, entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £60, 2nd - £45 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 9 Natty Little Things

Description:

A petite exhibit

• Staged on blocks width 25.5cm, depth 25.5cm, height 9.5cm, painted blue-grey and displayed on tabling 76cm high covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 25.5cm, depth 25.5cm, height unlimited.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• Limited to 15 exhibits
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complementary ticket (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £35 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 10 Secret World

Description:

A miniature exhibit

• Staged on blue-grey painted coasters.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width10cm, depth 10cm and height 15cm.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• Limited to 15 exhibits.
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £35 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 11 Inspired by Fabergé

Description:

A craft exhibit - a closed box.

• Staged on a raised base, width 50cm, depth 50cm, height 9.5cm, painted in Dulux Nordic Sky and displayed on tabling 76cm high covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 50cm, depth 50cm, height unlimited.
• Natural plant material to predominate.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• Limited to 12 exhibits.
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £35 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 12 This Boot is Made for Walking

Description:

A craft exhibit.

• Staged on a corrugated cylinder, diameter 61cm, height 60cm, painted in Dulux Honey Mustard.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 61cm, and depth 61cm, height unlimited.
• Natural plant material to predominate.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Limited to 12 exhibits.
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £35 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 13 My Imaginary Plant - Junior Class - Open to ages under 12

Description:

A craft exhibit

• Space allowed: size unlimited.
• To be staged at the discretion of the committee.
• Natural plant material must be included.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Not judged under NAFAS rules.
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket plus one ticket for an accompanying adult (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £35 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)
Class: 14 My Hero - Junior Class - Open to ages under 16

Description:

A craft exhibit

• Staged on tabling 76cm high and covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 76cm, depth 76cm, height unlimited.
• Natural plant material to predominate.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket plus one ticket for an accompanying adult (Sunday only).

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £35 and 3rd - £30

Entries: £2.50 (£5.00 for non members)