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A Floral Art design competition that featured work from members of 11 Auckland clubs drew a large crowd to Ōrewa Baptist Church last month.
Members of the local Hibiscus Floral Art Group achieved several very good placings, including first in the Intermediate Section, and second Club.
The show ran over two days, September 12 and 13, with works created and judged on the first day and doors opening to the public the next day.
The theme, which was ‘couture’, ensured the entries were dramatic, bright, funky and colourful. A section called High Society featured decorated handbags and shoes.
Hibiscus Floral Art Group president, Gill Watt, said members loved taking part this year.
“We worked together on some of the pieces and that was a great experience for the newbies as well as the more experienced floral artists,” she says. “It was also exciting to see such a good turnout when it opened to the public. It has drawn in some new members.”
The show is held annually, and Gill said it came to Ōrewa Baptist Church hall for the second time, because the show there, in 2020, was so successful.
From left, Judy Gardiner used freesias and foliage from her garden in her Bright and Funky work, which placed third in the Junior section. A bold headwear piece by Christine Richards was Highly Commended in the Junior section.
The Hibiscus Coast Floral Art Group came second in the Club section with this piece which includes preserved carnations and dyed skeleton leaves. Six floral artists combined their talents to create the work. Right, Handbag by Becky Cavit.
