Karen DeLuca led an absorbing workshop on October 21, teaching our members how to create simple but creative cards using a special technique with watercolors and markers to craft sophisticated butterflies. The captivating class was designed for 10 people, but 20 enthusiasts showed up! Karen, professional artist and Montclair Art Museum teacher, provided all the instruction needed for non-artists and artists alike to take the technique home to produce their own polished hand-made cards for any...

This post is strictly to record and celebrate all the awards presented at the Flower Show. Later posts will show photos of the entries and the amazing event. Winners' names in red NGC awards in purple Club awards in green Sweepstakes Award for Overall Flower Show – Debbie Moran FLOWER DESIGN Award of Design Excellence - Florence Leyssène SECTION A: “ROOTED IN TIME” The Twenties through the Fifties TriColor Award – Cheryl Slutzky Class 1: “All That Jazz” A Creative Design 1st – Barbara...

Always in demand, our expert flower designers Florence Leyssène, Fran Ackerly, and Barbara Baletti once again led our provisionals and novices through the basics of flower design in a workshop on Thursday, October 15. One of the best things about our club is our monthly competitions which allow us to hone our skills for our breathtaking flower shows. What our teachers did on Thursday was to explain not only what the National Garden Club judges are looking for, as well as practical...