Botanical Arts Division Classes
Class 1: My Little DogCanine Couture, Salon
THIS CLASS IS FILLED
“My Little Dog, a heartbeat at my feet.” – Edith Wharton
CANINE COUTURE completely created with dried plant materials. A French Bulldog resin statue will be supplied to the Exhibitor upon registration. (Designer’s Choice: Vest, Collar, Jacket, etc.)
• The decorated dog will be displayed atop a pedestal.
• Viewed and judged from all sides.
• Statement of Intent is optional.
• Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet.
• Pedestal Size: 18” square by 42” high.
Class 2: Leave the Light OnForm Class, Salon
THIS CLASS IS FILLED
From the beginning of civilization, whether it was a torch or a light at the front of a home, it signaled “We’re home” and “You are welcome here.”
A LANTERN created with dried plant materials. Lanterns must include a light (provided by the committee). Lanterns will be hung on a metal shepherd’s crook in a gazebo garden. If mailing, please include a photograph/drawing indicating the preferred presentation side.
• Viewed and judged from all sides.
• Statement of Intent is optional.
• Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet.
• Gazebo: Illustration and details attached to Rules.
Class 3: The Jewels of a LifetimeEmbellishment Class, Salon
THIS CLASS IS FILLED
NOVICE CLASS (open to anyone who has not won a Blue Ribbon in this division of The Newport Flower Show)
Pride of Rhode Island, Jay Strongwater is an iconic designer whose bejeweled metal works are coveted by collectors around the world for his unique style. “I’m fascinated by the idea of taking our everyday belongings – picture frames, boxes, mirrors – and turning them into a beautiful combination of metal, enamel and crystals.” – Jay Strongwater
A FRAME, embellished with dried plant materials in the style of Jay Strongwater.
This class is open to Novices only.
• The frame to be embellished is provided by the Exhibitor.
• Statement of Intent is optional.
• The frame will be staged on a console painted Rosecliff White.
• Two exhibitors per console (space divided evenly).
• Mats permitted.
• Viewed and judged from the front.
• Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet.
• Console Size: 35” wide x 14” deep x 49 3/4” high
Class 4: Where the Heart IsJewelry Class, Salon
THIS CLASS IS FILLED
Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts. – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
A LOCKET design using dried and/or pressed plant materials.
• Upon registration, Exhibitors will receive a neck form upon which the locket will be staged within a niche lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White.
• Statement of Intent is optional.
• Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet.
• Niche Box Size: 17” wide x 17” deep x 25” high (niche has a 12” round opening).
Class 5: Make BelieveMiniature Couture, Salon
THIS CLASS IS FILLED
“I loved make-believe. I was the child in the cupboard playing with my Barbies.” – Lupita Nyong’o, Mexican-Kenyan actress
The benefits of make-believe play are well documented. A child who plays this way enters a magical place where imagination and creativity practice lifelong skills in creative thinking, experimentation and so much more.
The “Barbie” doll remained an icon by evolving and championing diversity and inclusion, which is just an expanded version of their original goal for a child to make the doll their own through style choices and imagination.
An OUTFIT created from all dried and/or pressed plant materials.
• A “Barbie” doll will be provided to each Exhibitor upon registration.
• Exhibitors may choose from a selection of diverse dolls which will be mailed with the Registration Packet.
• Choice of dolls is first come, first served.
• The design will be staged on a stepped stair within a niche using a stand that comes with the doll. Niche lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White.
• Viewed and judged from the front, however, there is a mirrored back panel which provides judges with a vantage to appreciate details on the back of the design.
• Statement of Intent is optional.
• Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet.
• Niche Box Size: 12” wide x 12 1/8” deep x 25” high (opening is 17 7/8” high). Mirror is 11 7/8” wide and 25” high. Stairs are 11 15/16” wide and 12 1/8” deep.
