The Outdoor Gardeners

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

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

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June

1 “Down the Shore” –A creative design in any style using designer’s choice of style, plant material, and components.

2. “Friends Gather” A grouped mass design. Like plant material is grouped and placed next to other grouped materials.