DESIGN
Eligible for Award of Design Excellence
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DESIGN DIVISION RULES
- Flower Show General Rules apply. Entries accepted Friday, April 14, 4-6 pm & Saturday, April 15, 7-9 am and must be picked up by 4 pm on Sunday, April 16. Designs may NOT be removed before 4 pm on Sunday.
- In the Design Division there must be a minimum of three (3) classes in each section with four (4) entries each. The Division is judged by National Garden Club Accredited Flower Show Judges and Student Judges.
- An exhibitor is permitted only one entry in each class. Exhibitors must keep their entries in show condition throughout the entire show, replacing plant material if necessary, prior to scheduled show hours.
- If designer is unable to fulfill assignment, the designer MUST find a replacement.
- Design must be the work of one individual and contain some plant material. Plant material need not have been grown by the exhibitor. Plant material used in the design must be listed on a 3 x 5 card as a way of educating the public.
- Unless prohibited, accessories and featured items are permitted. (pg. 81 Handbook). Drapes and underlay are permitted where stated.
- Artificial flowers and foliage are not permitted. Fresh plant material may not be dyed or otherwise treated by application of any substance. Cut fruits and vegetables are not permitted unless the exposed surface is covered with an unobtrusive sealer.
- Plants on the conservation list may not be used except for conservation displays. For complete listing, see https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/Endangered.
- Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organizations. The American flag and other national flags are not permitted. (pg. 81 Handbook).
- It is recommended that expensive and/or irreplaceable items such as heirlooms not be used. If used, they will be at exhibitor’s risk. Neither the Coronado Floral
Association or the City of Coronado can be responsible for the loss or damage of any such item. - A novice is an exhibitor that has not won a blue ribbon in a design class.
- Class titles are intended to stimulate the imagination but are not to be taken literally. The designer has the freedom to choose Traditional or Creative style with any design unless prohibited by the schedule.
Section A – PETITE DESIGNS
Co-Chairs/Reservations: Claudia Gallant (619) 972-4307, yayagal1@hotmail.com
Colleen Carr (619) 772-2765, ccarr.olsen@gmail.com
Theme: A PETITE FILM FESTIVAL —
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
Eligible for Petite Award
Eligible for NGC Award of Distinction
Local Award: ● Best Interpretation of the Theme
No accessories permitted.
Class 3 will have one shelf devoted to novice designers.
Design must conform in height, width and depth to listed dimensions.
All plant material used must be dried and/or treated but not fresh.
CLASS
- FOREIGN FILMS: Five (5) entries by reservation only. A 6”H Petite arrangement in the NGC Oriental Manner to be displayed within a 7”H x 5”W black frame (provided). D
- VINTAGE GLITZ AND GLAMOUR: Five (5) entries by reservation only. A 5”H Petite NGC Traditional Design displayed on a 4.5”W round glass disc on top of a champagne glass (provided). D
- THE CLASSIC AMERICAN WESTERN: A 5”H Petite NGC Traditional Design
displayed on an open white shelf (provided). Each shelf will be judged separately. One shelf will be for novice entries. No reservation required however entrants are
encouraged to contact co-chair to indicate participation. D
Section B – PETITE DESIGNS
Theme: A PETITE FILM FESTIVAL—
LIGHTS, COLOR, ACTION!
Eligible for Designer’s Choice Award
Local Award: ● Best Interpretation of the Theme
No accessories permitted.
Class 4 will have one shelf devoted to novice designers.
Design must conform in height, width, and depth to listed dimensions.
Plant material may be dried, treated dried and/or fresh; non-plant material may be included.
Minimum of four (4) entries in each class, by reservation only. Space allotted 30″D x 30″W on tables approximately 30”H unless otherwise noted. Tables will be draped in beige fabric with ivory fabric covered backdrop. Accessories and underlay are permitted in all classes. Background panels are not permitted due to wind and moisture.
CLASS
- SHORT FILMS: A 5”H Petite NGC Traditional Design displayed on an open white shelf (provided). Each shelf will be judged separately; one shelf will be for novice
entries. No reservation required however entrants are encouraged to contact co-chair to indicate participation. DC - HORRORS!: Five (5) entries by reservation only. A 4”H Petite NGC Creative
Design featuring predominantly red plant material to be displayed in a 5”H round
lighted niche with a white background (provided). DC - LET’S GET ANIMATED: Five (5) entries by reservation only. A 7”H Petite NGC Creative and Colorful Design to be displayed in an 8”H lighted niche with a white background (provided). FORMER BLUE RIBBON WINNERS ONLY. DC
Section C – FLORAL DESIGNS
Eligible for Local People’s Choice Award
Chair/Reservations: Cara Abrantes 619.347.0827 (call/text) or cnado6@hotmail.com
Co-Chair: Dawn Zittel
Theme: THE OSCAR NOMINEES ARE…
Eligible for NGC Tricolor Award
Local Awards: ● Best Interpretation of the Theme ● Best Use of Color
Four (4) entries in each class, by reservation only.
Designs display within 48”H x 30”W x 30”D space on top of 30”H tables draped in floor-length beige fabric (provided). An ivory fabric back wall is provided, unless otherwise noted.
Accessories & underlay permitted. Background panels are not permitted.
All plant material must be fresh and not treated, painted or dyed. Non-plant material may be included.
Traditional designs may not include tropical plant material.
CLASS
- DRIVING MISS DAISY (1989): NGC Traditional Design. Novice Class open only to designers who have never won a Blue Ribbon in any of the Coronado Flower Show Design Sections. T
- CASABLANCA (1943): NGC Traditional Design featuring, but not limited to, the color white. T
- GONE WITH THE WIND (1939):NGC Multi-Rhythmic Creative Design with
emphasis on two (2) or more rhythms in the design with one (1) rhythm dominating. Lines may go in any direction, be continuous, interrupted and/or crossed. T
Section D – FLORAL DESIGNS
Theme: THE OSCAR GOES TO…
Eligible for NGC Designer’s Choice Award
Local Awards: ● Best Interpretation of the Theme ● Best Use of Color
Four (4) entries in each class, by reservation only.
Except for Class 12, designs display within 48”H x 30”W x 30”D space on top of 30”H tables draped in floor-length beige fabric (provided). An ivory fabric back wall is provided, unless otherwise noted.
Accessories & underlay permitted. Background panels are not permitted.
Plant material may be dried, treated dried and/or fresh; non-plant material may be included.
CLASS
- OUT OF AFRICA (1983): NGC Creative Design with a dominance of dried materials. DC
- ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST (1975): NGC Creative Abstract Design whose dominant components are chosen for their non-naturalistic characteristics and organized in a non-realistic manner. DC
- FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1954): NGC Creative Design staged at ground level on a flat surface covered in beige fabric (provided). Display space is 84”H x 36”W x 30”D. DC
Section E – PICTURE BOXES
Chair/Reservations: Kate Cernin (619) 549-3178 or k8cernin@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Kaylie Kirby (619) 808-8427, kackirby@yahoo.com
Theme: FILM NOIR – HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK
Eligible for NGC Designer’s Choice Award
Local Awards: ● People’s Choice Award ● Best Interpretation of the Theme
● Best Medium Box ● Best Large Box
Four (4) entries in each class, by reservation only.
Boxes are provided and are black with a single bulb lighting from the middle top.
Nothing may be attached to or touch any side or top of the box. No accessories, underlay or background material permitted.
Plant material may be dried, treated dried and/or fresh; non-plant material may be included.
CLASS
- DOUBLE INDEMNITY: NGC Creative Design staged in a large horizontal box (28”H x 32”W x 18”D). DC.
- WHITE HEAT: NGC Creative Mass Design staged in a medium vertical box (24”H x 15”W x 10”D). DC.
- DESERT FURY: NGC Multi-Rhythmic Design staged in a medium horizontal box (15”H x 19”W x 10”D). DC.
- THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI: NGC Creative Design in the Oriental Manner staged in a large vertical box (32”H x 28”W x 18”D). DC.
SECTION F & G – TABLE DESIGNS
Eligible for Local People’s Choice Award
Chair/Reservations: Becky Hubbard (619) 990-3223 or b22hubbard@yahoo.com
Co-Chair: Deanna Dinas
SECTION F
Theme: DINING IN THE MOVIES
Eligible for NGC Tricolor Award
Local Awards: ● Best Table Composition ● Best Overall Use of Color
Four (4) entries in each class, by reservation only.
All tables are functional and accessories are permitted in all classes.
Tables draped in floor-length white table covers are provided. Entrant may provide additional table cover.
Plant material must be fresh; non-plant material may be included.
Class:
- EAT PRAY LOVE: Lunch for One displayed on a 30”H x 36”W round table. T
- SOME LIKE IT HOT: Tea for Two displayed on a 40”H x 36”W round table. T
- GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER: Semiformal Dinner for Four with a movie character as guest of honor displayed on a 30”H x 60”W x 30”D rectangular table. T
SECTION G
Theme: OUT & ABOUT IN HOLLYWOOD
Eligible for NGC Designer’s Choice Award
Local Awards: ● Best Table Composition ● Best Overall Use of Color
Four (4) entries in each class, by reservation only.
Class 21 & Class 22 tables are functional. Accessories are permitted in all classes.
Tables draped in floor-length white table covers are provided. Entrant may provide additional table cover.
Plant material may be dried, treated dried and/or fresh; non-plant material may be included.
Class:
- SWINGING BY THE SUPPER CLUB: Exhibition Table displayed on a 30″H x 36″W square table. DC
- MARTINIS AT MUSSO & FRANK’S: Martinis for Two displayed on a 40″H x 36″W round table. DC
- CLOSING THE DEAL AT THE BROWN DERBY: Lunch for four displayed on a 30”H x 60”W x 30”D rectangular table. DC
NGC TOP DESIGN EXHIBITOR AWARDS
AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE
One Division Award (rosette of gold ribbons) awarded to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in the entire Design
Division entered by a single exhibitor, provided all other requirements are met. (Handbook pg. 42)
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
One Section Award (rosette of brown ribbons) may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in section A all plant
material used in exhibit must be dried and/or treated but not fresh.
Handbook, pg. 42)
DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD
Four Section Awards (rosette of purple ribbons) may be awarded to the highest scoring exhibit in designated Sections
B,D,E,& G. Exhibitor has complete freedom to choose plant materials and other components within National Garden
Clubs policies.
TRICOLOR AWARD
Two Section Awards (small rosette of red, blue and yellow ribbons in Sections C and F. All plant material must be
fresh. Non-plant material may be included. (Handbook pg. 43)
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Conformance to schedule requirements | 14 |
| Design (elements and principles) | 48 |
| Selection of components | 8 |
| Organization of components | 8 |
| Expressions (interpretation) | 8 |
| Distinction (marked superiority) | 14 |