2013 PNWD FALL ARRANGEMENT SEMINAR – VANCOUVER, WA OCTOBER 25TH

Norma Boswell & JoAnn Brehm, Instructors

DRIED ARRANGEMENTS AND ROSECRAFT EXHIBITS

OVERVIEW

  • Form and color most important qualities in the condition and perfection of dried roses.
  • Maintaining the natural form of roses presents the most difficult problem in drying.
  • Dried roses cannot be dyed, treated or be treated with preservatives.
  • Other dried plant materials may be used in combination with dried roses, but roses must predominate.
  • Contrived flowers made from natural dried plant material also may be used, but must not mimic roses.
  • No plastic, paraffin-dipped or artificial plant material is allowed.
  • Mechanics – “no see ems,” including hot glue gun stringies, wiring, etc.
  • Floral tape covers the wire,if used.

ARRANGEMENTS

Typically Traditional or Modern formats

ROSECRAFT EXHIBITS

  • Wreaths, door and wall hangings, pictures, cards, collages and plaques, swags or other handcrafted items
  • Natural dried materials such as dried or treated dried foliage, cones, pods, etc., may be used, plus suitable ribbons or bows.
  • Materials for a plaque and/or picture are attached to a panel.
  • A collage is a two-dimensional abstract design in low relief (appears practically flat). The difference between a plaque and a collage is that the plaque is realistic and the collage is abstract. Also the plaque is composed of three-dimensional materials and a collage of two-dimensional materials (appears flat).
  • Door and wall hangings are usually informal and nontraditional.
  • Note: I have found that crescent and Hogarth curve designs work well on a wreath.

USING THE SCORECARD TO JUDGE

  • Roses must be dominant. Other dried plant materials should be appropriate and in good condition.
  • Roses should be in good condition and should have good color. There should be no fading or limp plant materials due to insufficient drying or improper storage. Roses should be free from blemish or broken parts.
  • Workmanship should be expertly done.

Additionally:

  • Experience in both drying and judging will help the judge identify varieties and evaluate good technique.
  • When checking identification of varieties, the judge must remember that changes take place in the drying process and give the arranger the benefit of the doubt.
  • Whether the arranger uses air drying, freeze drying, silica gel, a microwave or a dehydrator, the judge sees only the final product and must evaluate accordingly.

ARS AWARDS (Dried Arrangements and Rosecraft Exhibits are not eligible for Medal Certificates)

Arrangements:

Keepsake Award (certificate) - standard designs using dried roses

Miniature Keepsake Award (certificate) - miniature designusing dried miniature and/or miniflora roses

Rosecraft Exhibits:

Rosecraft Award (certificate) – using dried roses

Miniature Rosecraft Award (certificate)- using dried miniature and/or miniflora roses

SCHEDULES

Schedules should control the character of the rosecraft exhibits.

Schedules should state whether arrangement is Standard or Miniature Design and the allotted space.

Examples for show schedules:

SECTION J – ROSECRAFT EXHIBITS USING DRIED ROSES

A design using dried roses (any size rose) as dominant factor. Dried roses cannot be dyed, treated or be treated with preservatives. No plastic, paraffin-dipped, or artificial plant material is allowed. Natural dried materials may be used, such as dried or treated dried foliage, cones, pods, and ribbons or bows.

Class 19‘Spring Flowers’ Door or Wall Hangings, Wreaths.

Class 20‘Light My Fire’Pictures, Picture Frames, Plaques, Corsages, Potpourri, Jewelry, etc.

ARS ROSECRAFT AWARD

SECTION K - MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS USING DRIED ROSES

An arrangement using dried miniature and/or miniflora roses, with or without dried and/or treated rose foliage, and/or other dried plant materials. Dried roses cannot be dyed, treated or be treated with preservatives. Contrived flowers (except roses) made from natural dried plant material may also be used. Roses must predominate. No plastic, paraffin-dipped, or artificial plant material is allowed. Arrangement must be in a suitable container.

Class 21‘Frozen in Time’ Small Mass design, not to exceed 10 inches in height, width, or depth, including container, base and accessories.

Class 22‘Ruby Magic’ Modern/Creative design, not to exceed5 inches in height, width, and depth, including container, base,and accessories.

ARS MINIATURE KEEPSAKE AWARD