Botanical Arts Schedule
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Open to all levels.
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All tables are 30" high and covered with ivory linen.
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See monthly schedule, below. As dates pass, they move to the bottom of this page.
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Check all rules for Botanical Arts - Horticulture, Design, Artistic Crafts, Photography.
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See also NGC Handbook for Flower Shows.
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.
October 20, 2025
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, October 16.
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ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Breast 'In Plants'
4 entries
October is Breast Cancer awareness month. ​A Decorated Bra or Sports Bra. Hung on a hanger provided by exhibitor, staged on metallic grid; frame of reference: 20” L x 10” H. Viewed from front. Bra or sports bra may not need to be all covered with plant material. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card.​
November 17, 2025
Register with Florence Leyssène by Wednesday, November 13.
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ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Sharing With Guests
4 entries
A ​Decorated Bottle of Wine to bring to your friends for the holidays. Label may be visible, bottle no bigger than 750 ml and must be unopened. Non plant material may be used for construction, but must not show. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on table 30”high covered off-white; frame of reference: 18” x 18” . Underlay optional.
January 26, 2026
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, January 22
ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Getting Ready for Valentine's Day
4 entries
A Decorated Purse provided by exhibitor, no larger than 10”. Purse should be standing in an upright position, staged on table 30” high covered with off-white. Purse should be completely covered with plant material and optional components. Designer’s choice of plant material and other components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on table 30”high covered off-white; frame of reference: 18” x 18”
PHOTOGRAPHY: Winter Weekend
4 entries
A black and white photograph of a winter scenery. Must be 8” x !0”, matted in white, with a maximum size of 11” x 14” including the mat provided by exhibitor. Staged on a table using an easel provided by exhibitor.​​
February 23, 2026
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, February 19.
DESIGN: Let Your Imagination Soar!
4 entries
An Exploration Freedom of Style Design. See Handbook for Flower Shows, p.94. Stages on a table 30" high, covered in off-white; frame of reference: 24" x 24", no height restriction on what can be done to the plant material. This is the only class permitting treatment of fresh plant material such as painting, flocking, dyeing, using wash tape and wrapping fresh plant matierial. Plant material must be identified with binomial names of a 3" x 5" index card.
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ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Ultimate Updo
4 entries
A Decorated Hair Comb, provided by exhibitor, no larger than 5” in any measurements. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on white cube 9” x 9” x 9” on table 30”high covered off-white.
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March 23, 2026
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, March 19.
DESIGN: Ides of March
4 entries
A Collage, an abstract design, See Handbook for Flower Shows, p.93, created on a background panel no larger than 8” x 10” provided by exhibitor, with a dominance of components attached in a non-realistic manner. Components include plant material and other found objects. Staged in upright position on easel provided by committee. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on a shelf at approximate eye level. Exhibitor must provide easel for display.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Through the Magnifier
4 entries
Macro photograph of flower or foliage. Must be 8” x 10”, matted in white, with a maximum size of 11” x 14” including the mat provided by exhibitor. Staged on a table using an easel provided by exhibitor.
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April 27, 2026
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, April 23.
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ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Garden Stroll
4 entries
Decorated Sun Glasses provided by exhibitor. Must be wearable. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Staged on white cube 9” x 9” x 9” on table 30”high covered off-white. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card.