The results of the NAFAS Virtual Show are now available on the NAFAS Facebook page which is accessible through the NAFAS website.

8 members of our Area submitted 10 entries to the show. Congratulations to them all. All the 10 entries can be viewed in our picture gallery on this website.

Our most successful member was Amy Shakeshaft, who received two Very Highly Commended Awards.

 

In this demonstration/workshop, Area Demonstrator Irene Hickson reminds us of Easter and the lovely flowers that are about in our gardens. She adds a little bit of fun to the design and something that, maybe, you could give to your grandchildren if they visit. Happy Easter everyone!

We’re having a break from releasing videos but there will be plenty for you to view during April at the NAFAS Virtual Show. These start on 1st April, you’ll find all the details on the NAFAS website.

 https://www.nafas.org.uk/nafas-virtual-show

For this video Carrie has been collecting birch twigs and small branches to demonstrate two quite different ways of using them. She makes a twiggy basket container and the mechanics for a modern spring arrangement.

Denise Jones is a Floral Designer and NAFAS Area Demonstrator working out of a studio in Weymouth on the Jurassic Coast. For this demonstration, Denise draws inspiration from her childhood memories of reading, of the family garden, and of collecting petals from her mother’s roses.

Area demonstrator Irene Hickson describes this as “A design to lift the spirits”. In the video she creates a spring design with a slightly modern look. She groups her flowers throughout and adds some rustic twigs.

The results for the National Chairman’s Challenge for January have now been released. Congratulations to South Midlands Area who were the winners for January.

At Area level we had 10 entries from the clubs and the winner was Suzanne Bareham of Dorchester Floral Group. Denise Miller of Broadstone & Corfe Mullen came second and Margaret Chapman of Owermoigne came third. Congratulations to everyone who entered at both club and area level.

Photos of all the Area entries are available on the photo gallery page.

Suzanne Bareham – Dorchester FG
1st Prize

Today we have released our 2nd video of 2021. In this video, Area demonstrator Elizabeth Witcomb explores two designs using a small mixed bunch of flowers from a supermarket with delightful results.

To view the video click on the YouTube link on the “About the Area” page.