Floral Art & Floristry

An exhibit
A challenge class in which exhibitors will stage their exhibits live between 10.00am and 12 noon on Thursday 6 May. Materials may be delivered to the showground between
7.00am and 6.00pm on Wednesday 5 May or before 7.30am on Thursday.
• Staged on a table width 76cm, depth 76cm, height 77cm.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 100 cm, depth 100 cm, height optional.
• Exhibitors may provide their own drapes/backcloth/base cloth and title.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Limited to 10 exhibits.
NB: an entry in this class entitles the competitor to an additional ticket for Thursday.

Prizes - Medal cards will be awarded.

A pedestal class
• Staged on a round base, diameter 122cm, height 10cm, painted black.
• Space allowed: not to exceed diameter 122cm, height optional.
• Title may be included.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• Exhibitors must bring their own staging.
• Limited to 10 exhibits.

Prizes - Medal cards will be awarded.

An exhibit incorporating an upcycled or recycled element
• Staged on the floor in front of a white picket fence 92cm high.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 120cm, depth 120cm, height optional.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• Limited to 10 exhibits.
British grown plant material should predominate.

Prizes - 1st £60.00 2nd £45.00 3rd £30.00

An exhibit
• Staged on a hanging grid painted black, width 56cm, height 91cm, comprised of 5cm squares.
• The approximate height from the ground to the centre of the grid is 137cm.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 56cm, depth 40cm (20cm either side of the grid), height 91cm.
• To be viewed and judged from both sides.
• Limited to 10 exhibits.

Prizes - 1st £60.00 2nd £45.00 3rd £30.00

A craft exhibit – a piece of jewellery
• Staged on tabling 76cm high covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 37.5 cm, depth 45 cm, height optional.
• 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 (Sunday only).

Prizes - 1st £45.00 2nd £35.00 3rd £25.00

A craft exhibit
• Designed to be hung from a horizontal rail (provided) approximately 2m from ground level, hook provided.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 60cm, depth 60cm, maximum drop 100cm.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Limited to 8 exhibits.
NB: an entry in this class only entitles the competitor to one complimentary ticket (Sunday only).

Prizes - 1st £45.00 2nd £35.00 3rd £25.00

A miniature exhibit
• Staged on a blue-grey painted coaster on tabling 76cm high covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 10cm, 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 £45.00 2nd £35.00 3rd £25.00

A petite exhibit
• Staged on a block 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 25cm and depth 25cm, height optional.
• 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 £45.00 2nd £35.00 3rd £25.00

An exhibit
Staged by up to four people
• Staged on a raised square base with rounded corners , width 122cm, depth 122cm, height 25cm, painted black.
• Space allowed: width 122cm, depth 122cm, height optional.
• A selection of natural mediums and plant material to be included. No flowers.
• 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 £60.00 2nd £45.00 3rd £30.00

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

Prizes - 1st £45.00 2nd £35.00 3rd £25.00

Open to ages under 12
A craft exhibit
• Staged on tabling 76cm high and covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 76cm, depth 76cm, height optional.
• 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 £25.00 2nd £20.00 3rd £15.00

Open to ages under 16
A craft exhibit
• Staged on tabling 76 cm high and covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 76cm, depth 76cm, height optional.
• Natural plant material to predominate.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged from the front.
• 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 £25.00 2nd £20.00 3rd £15.00

Open to competitors with under 3 years industry experience.
Showcase a bridal bouquet, a bridesmaid’s circlet, two chair backs and a decorated table with centrepiece.
May be staged by up to two people.
• Fresh flowers and natural plant material must predominate.
• Hand tied designs should be displayed in water in a vase.
• Fresh flowers and natural plant material must predominate.
• Hand tied designs should be displayed in water in a vase.
• To be staged on a circular table diameter 91.5cm, height from floor 77cm and two limewashed chairs height 92cm, width 40cm, seat height 47cm.
• Table cover not provided.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Competitors may bring their own accessories.

Prizes - 1st £60.00 2nd £45.00 3rd £30.00

Open to competitors with over 3 years industry experience.
Showcase a bridal bouquet, a bridesmaid’s circlet, two chair backs and a decorated table with centrepiece.
May be staged by up to two people.
• Fresh flowers and natural plant material must predominate.
• Hand tied designs should be displayed in water in a vase.
• Fresh flowers and natural plant material must predominate.
• Hand tied designs should be displayed in water in a vase.
• To be staged on a circular table diameter 91.5cm, height from floor 77cm and two limewashed chairs height 92cm, width 40cm, seat height 47cm.
• Table cover not provided.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Competitors may bring their own accessories.

Prizes - 1st £60.00 2nd £45.00 3rd £30.00

Open to students registered with a College or Flower School
• A headdress for a special occasion event
• Staged on a black gloss mannequin head on a table width 76cm, depth 76cm, height from floor 77cm. Competitors may bring their own table covering.
• Mannequin 52cm high. Head circumference 52cm.
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged all round.
• Fresh flowers and natural plant material must predominate and accessories may be included.
• Limited to 10 exhibits.

Prizes - 1st £60.00 2nd £45.00 3rd £30.00

Open to anyone who would like to try entering a flower arranging competition. If you love flowers and being creative with natural mediums why not have a go?
An arrangement in a jug of your choice showcasing the best seasonal flowers and foliage.
• Staged on tabling 76 cm high and covered in forest green fabric.
• Space allowed: not to exceed width 76cm, depth 76cm, height optional.
• Natural plant material to predominate
• May be brought ready assembled.
• To be viewed and judged all round.

Prizes - 1st £45.00 2nd £35.00 3rd £25.00