Let’s Have Fun! Flower Workshop
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 1-3 o’clock
Venice United Church of Christ
620 Shamrock Blvd.
Venice FL 34293
Transparency Design (including Palm leaves)
Flower Workshop by Angela Marchesi, NGC Flower Show Judge
Transparency Design is a Creative Design with see through elements (translucent, diaphanous, grid-like material, etc.) integral to the design and permitting some components to be viewed through others.
A Creative Design is eclectic using new concepts and forms. It is non-realistic and non-traditional. Shows restraint of plant material and number of components used.
You bring Supplies:
1. low container with 2” side (low bowl)
pin holder, kenzan (available at 11/6 VAGC meeting)
2. And/OR Tall clear glass cylinder vase
3. See through element like Wire Ribbon, Mesh, Chicken Wire etc.
4. May also use a metal sculpture, or wooden structure for design.
Tools:
flower sheers, floral wire, Zots or U glue adhesive tabs, floral water tubes
Flowers:
3 stems of large blooms such as: Pom Pom Chrysanthemum or 3 Sunflowers (Publix)
Large leaves (Areca Palm, Lady Palm )
Suggestion to raid your or neighbors’ yard for green leaves. See attached photo examples. If you have these please bring extra.
Contact Angela Marchesi to register.