Flower Design Schedule
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See monthly schedule below. (As the months pass, they move to the bottom of the page.)
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No September, December, or January competitions.
Need a refresher prior to GCM's monthly competitions? We have online videos to help, featuring Florence Leyssène and Debbie Moran, NGC accredited Master Flower Show Judges.
April 2024 Schedule
Monthly Theme: Dawn
April 15, 2024
Register with Fran Ackerly by Thursday, April 11.
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All tables are covered with white tablecloths.
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"Designer's Choice" of plant material.
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Provisional
An American Traditional Horizontal Line Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction.
Novice
A Petite Traditional Mass or Line-Mass Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70, 71, 73.
Staged on a table 30" high. (Staging may be changed.) Allotted space 12" W x 12" D x 12" H. Underlay required.
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Intermediate
A Creative Design
Exhibitor must identify type.
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 71-75.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required. Staging panel optional.
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Advanced, Advanced+
An Abstract Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 71-73.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay and staging panel required.
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Trial Run
A Duo Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 71, 72, 78
Staged on a 42" high dark green pedestal with a 14" square dark green top. (Staging may be changed.) Underlay required.
October 2023 Schedule
Monthly Theme: Fire
October 16, 2023
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Designs may be eligible for the Kay Maclane Van Deusen Rose Award.
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All tables are covered with white tablecloths.
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All plant material used must be fresh.
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Provisional
An American Traditional Mass Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 18" W x 18" D; no height restriction.
Novice
An American Traditional Mass Design in the Form of a Triangle
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required.
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Intermediate
An American Traditional Vertical Line Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required. Staging panel optional.
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Advanced, Advanced+
A Design, Freedom of Style and Type
Exhibitor must identify style and type.
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-75.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay and staging panel required.
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Invitational
A Reflective Design
Open to designers invited by the Flower Design Committee. Staged on a 42" high dark green pedestal with a 14" square dark green top. Designs are exhibited for educational purposes.
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Click here to see full results and pictures of winners.
November 2023 Schedule
Monthly Theme: Earth
November 13, 2023
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All tables are covered with white tablecloths.
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"Designer's Choice" of plant material.
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Provisional
An American Traditional Mass Design in the Form of a Triangle
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 18" W x 18" D; no height restriction.
Novice
An American Traditional Vertical Line Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required.
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Intermediate
An American Traditional Design in the Form of a Crescent
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required. Staging panel optional.
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Advanced, Advanced+
A Petite Design, Freedom of Style and Type
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-75.
Staged on a table 30" high. (Staging may be changed.) Allotted space 12" W x 12" D x 12" H. Underlay and staging panel required.
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Trial Run
Open to all levels and critiqued only. Limited to 2 entries.
A Functional Tray Design for One, "Picnic in the Park"
See Handbook for Flower Shows, p. 76.
Tray to be provided by exhibitor. Staging on a table 30" high. Allotted space 30" W x 20" D.
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Invitational
A Multi-Rhythmic Design
Open to designers invited by the Flower Design Committee. Staged on a 42" high dark green pedestal with a 14" square dark green top. Designs are exhibited for educational purposes.
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Click here to see full results and pictures of winners.
February 2024 Schedule
Monthly Theme: Ice
Monday, February 12, 2024
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All tables are covered with white tablecloths.
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"Designer's Choice" of plant material.
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Provisional
An American Traditional Vertical Line Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 18" W x 18" D; no height restriction.
Novice
An American Traditional Horizontal Line Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required.
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Intermediate
A Design, Freedom of Style and Type
Exhibitor must identify style and type.
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-75.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required. Staging panel optional.
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Advanced, Advanced+
A Reflective Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 71, 72, 75.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay and staging panel required.
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Trial Run
Open to all levels and critiqued only. Limited to 2 entries.
An Exhibition Table, "Tasteful Take-Out"
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 76.-77
Staged on a table 30" high using a panel provided by the exhibitor. Panel not to exceed 24" W x 36" W.
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Invitational
An Abstract Design
Open to designers invited by the Flower Design Committee. Staged on a 42" high dark green pedestal with a 14" square dark green top. Designs are exhibited for educational purposes.
March 2024 Schedule
Month's Theme: Wind
March 25, 2024
Register with Fran Ackerly by Thursday, March 21.
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All tables are covered with white tablecloths.
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"Designer's Choice" of plant material.
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Provisional
An American Traditional Mass Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 18" W x 18" D; no height restriction.
Novice
An American Traditional Crescent Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required.
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Intermediate
A Petite Design, Freedom of Style and Type
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-75.
Staged on a table 30" high. (Staging may be changed.) Allotted space 12" W x 12" D x 12" H. Underlay required. Staging panel optional.
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Advanced, Advanced+
A Multi-Rhythmic Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 71, 72, 75.
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay and staging panel required.
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Trial Run
Open to all levels and critiqued only. Limited to 2 entries.
An Abstract Design
See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 71.-73
Staged on a table 30" high. Allotted space 24" W x 18" D; no height restriction. Underlay required. Staging panel optional.
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Invitational
A Duo Design
Open to designers invited by the Flower Design Committee. Staged on a 42" high dark green pedestal with a 14" square dark green top. Designs are exhibited for educational purposes.