Monthly Designs 2025-26

DESIGN CLASSES: Consultants Liz Snowdon and Rachel Collins—Designs staged on a table 29” from the floor, covered with a beige cloth. Space allotted is 20”x 20”. Plant material list is required. Background and/or underlay optional except where required.

September

1.  “Undertow ” NOVICE CLASS: A multi-rhythmic design with designer’s choice of other plant material and components.

 2.  “Driftwood” A creative line design incorporating wood and designer’s choice of other plant material and components.

October A Patriotic Standard Flower Show — Philadelphia 1776

Division II “Penn’s Landing”

Section A “Independence Declared”

Class 1: “Declaration House” 4 ENTRIES
An Angular Design: A creative design emphasizing strong angles. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Staged in a space 22 inches wide x 30 inches deep x 29 inches from the floor, height unlimited, staged on a table covered in beige cloth, against a wall of light tan oak paneled doors. Designer is encouraged to incorporate staging properties within the allotted space. Consultant: Tammy Gravlsande (215) 206-6579

Class 2: “Liberty Bell” 4 ENTRIES
A Framed Spatial Design: A creative design organized as a single unit suspended in a 20” wide x 30” high black frame, provided by the committee. Designer’s choice of plant material and other components. Staged in a space 22” wide x 30” deep x 29” from the floor, on a table covered in beige cloth against light oak panels. A staging panel and underlay are required. Consultant: Liz Snowdon (267) 265-0999

Class 3: “Independence Hall” 4 ENTRIES A Construction Design: A Creative design with strong architectural characteristics using geometric form or forms combined into a single three-dimensional unit. Construction is limited to 1 to 2 types of material which may be fresh or dried plant material and/or man made material. Plant material must be used to complete the design (HB pg74). Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Staged in a space 22″ wide x 30″ deep x 29″ from the floor, on a table covered in beige cloth against light oak doors. Designer is encouraged to incorporate staging properties within the allotted space. Consultant: Audrey Williams (215) 919-2069

Section B: “The Philadelphia Revolution”

Class 1: “Fort Mifflin” 4 ENTRIES A Petite Creative Line Design: 8”x8”x8” staging panel and underlay to be provided by exhibitor. Design not to exceed 7” in any direction. Dominant feature is movement in a singular direction, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or curved. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Staged on a platform 48” from the floor. Consultant: Tammy Gravlsande (215) 206-6579

Class 2: “Battle of Germantown” 4 ENTRIES A Small American Traditional Mass Design: 12”W x 12”H x 11d ½””D staging panel and underlay to be provided by exhibitor. Design not to exceed 10” in any direction. Design is based on a single geometric form using a large quantity of plant material with a closed silhouette, organized in a naturalistic manner. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Staged on a platform 48” from the floor. Consultant: Rachel Collins (315) 214-9931

Class 3: “Washington Crossing” 4 ENTRIES A Petite Underwater Creative Design: 10” x 10” x 10” staging panel and underlay to be provided by exhibitor. Design not to exceed 8 ½” in any direction. A creative design having some or all plant material and optional components submerged in water. Staged on a platform 48” from the floor. Consultant: Audrey Williams (215) 919-2069

Section C: “Celebrating Victory” Eligible for GCFP Special Recognition Award

Class 1: “Minuet” NOVICE CLASS, 4 ENTRIES
A Multi-Rhythmic Design: A creative design with emphasis on two or more rhythms in the design with one rhythm dominating. Staged in a space 22” wide x 30” deep, 29” from the floor on a table covered with a beige cloth against light oak panels. Staging panel and underlay are optional. Designer’s choice of plant material and components.
Consultant: Tammy Gravlsande (215) 206-6579

Division IV Botanical Arts “Lenapehokink”

SECTION B: “Passyunk” ARTISTIC CRAFTS
Eligible for The Outdoor Gardeners Presidential Award

Class 1: “Tulpehocken” DECORATED PUMPKIN
Decorate a pumpkin (maximum 12” in diameter) with plant material (dried or fresh) attached with Mod Podge. Accessories permitted. Exhibited in a space 18” wide and 30” deep, height unlimited, on a table 29” high covered with a beige cloth set against an off-white wall. 4 entries
Consultant: Rachel Collins (315) 214-9931

Class 2: “Perkiomen” DECORATED NAPKIN RING
Decorate a wooden napkin ring (supplied by the club) for a fall-themed table, with designer’s choice of dried plant material and components. Must include a napkin. Entry is to be placed on a table 29” high, covered in a beige cloth. Space allotted is 10” wide and 14” deep, height unlimited. 4 entries
Consultant: Karen Feitelson (267) 977-8701

November

 1. “Autumn Hues” A petite design, not to exceed 8” in height, width, or depth. Staging panel and underlay required, not to exceed 8”.

 2. “Harvest Plenty” A design featuring vegetable(s). Designer’s choice of style and components.

December

 “Making Merry” A design suitable for a holiday table. Freedom of style, plant material and components. Designs will be placed on the luncheon tables at the restaurant and will not be judged. You will receive credit for your entry and are encouraged to bring an arrangement to help us decorate the room for the occasion. Designs may be donated to the Center in the Park.  ***Remember to complete an entry card.

February

    “Ice Storm” A petite reflective design containing reflective materials giving back light to the viewer. May use reflective containers, plant material, or other components. Not to exceed 10” in height, width, or depth. Placed on a table 29” from the floor. Mirrors as underlay or background are not permitted.

    2.  “Breakfast in Bed” A tray with a place setting for one with an appropriately sized decorative unit with stability, which should be in scale to the place setting. Maximum tray size 20” x 15.” Silverware is not required.

    March

    1.“Burst of Color” NOVICE CLASS A monochromatic design dominated by one color, foliage plant material excepted. Freedom of design style and components.

    2. “First Green Shoots”   A spatial thrust design.  Freedom of plant material and components.

    3. “Trash to Treasure” –Title and topic to be announced by GCFP. Winning entry will

            be entered at the District XI meeting in March.

    April

    April

    1. “Small Packages” A petite design in a box. Not to exceed 12” in height, width, or depth. Staging panel and underlay required and cannot exceed 12”.   

      2.  “Shoulder to Shoulder” A Parallel design with designer’s choice of plant material and components. 

    May

    1.  “Rose-Colored Glasses” NOVICE CLASS: A creative design dominated by pink plant material. Designer’s choice of plant material and components.

     2.  “Pipe Dreams” A creative tubular design, having dominant cylindrical forms throughout, composed of any material. Designer’s choice of plant material and components.  

    June

    1. “Pool Party” An underwater design, component/s including some or all plant material submerged to create interest. Components underwater must contribute artistically to the overall design.  

    2.   “In Full Bloom” A grouped mass design. Like plant material is grouped and placed next to other different grouped material.