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Exhibitors' and Judges' School #4
August 1-2, 2025
The Downtown Marriott Courtyard Springfield
100 South Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH
Join us for two Creative Design Days!
We will be delving into the Abstract!
On both mornings of Friday and Saturday, June Gebhardt, an expert designer and exceptional instructor will train us in the use of shapes, colors and forms to
“create that which is not meant to depict reality”!
Explore ideas and emotions in a conceptual way.
Expand your visual language and let your mind run free!!
~Defy Gravity~
***********Learn Horticulture from OAGC Experts Instructors**********
On Friday, train with Michael Hoepf, on “Growing and Showing Hemerocallis”, ending the class schedule with Pam Bennett who will guide us through Plant Identification at the Springfield Snyder Park, weather permitting. Then enjoy and browse the park before dinner.
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Register and spend 7pm-9pm Friday, with Naomi Ormes instructing the evening Design Study Class using plant material provided, see registration form. Bring clippers, scissors, and/or a floral knife and your design tool kit. Class is limited to 22 people.
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On Saturday, continue creative design study with June Gebhardt and then join Mary Lee Minor who will visually create Table Settings, explaining different Functional, Exhibition Type 1 and 2, and other Traditional Table Settings. Explore “Growing and Showing Lilies” with Juanita Wilkins followed by Julie Divelbiss giving us tips on “Growing and Showing prize Fruits and Vegetables”. End the day helping setup the schedule for the 2026 School and Flower Show.
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Browse the Vendors, enjoy the venue's culinary delights, and spend time with your garden friends.
Enjoy the culinary delights of downtown Springfield and the Marriott Courtyard Hotel!
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Class Schedule:
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Day #1
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Friday, August 1, 2025
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8:00 am
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Registration and Vendors Open Beverage Station Available All Day
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8:45 am
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Lea Ewing
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Welcome
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9:00 am
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June Gebhardt
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Creative Abstract Designs Elements and Principles
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10:15 am
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15 Minute Break
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10:30 am
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June Gebhart
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Creative Abstract Designs Continued and Scorecard
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12:00
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Lunch
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Boxed Lunch, Pickup
Vendors Open
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1:00 pm
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Michael Hoepf
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Hemerocallis, Growing & Showing
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2:15 pm
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15 Minute Break
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2:30 pm
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Pam Bennett
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Plant Identification, Snyder Park
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4:00 pm
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Dine On Own or In-House
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Vendors Open,
Dinner Available in Hotel Restaurant
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4:15 -
5:00 pm
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Student Judges
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Study Session in Small boardroom Testing 5:00 pm in small boardroom
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4:30 pm
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Judges Guild in Classroom Part C
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7-9 pm
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Naomi Ormes
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Evening Design Study Class Fee $15
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Day #2
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
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8:00 am
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Registration, Vendors Open
Beverage Station Available All Day
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8:45 am
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Lea Ewing
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Welcome
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9:00 am
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June Gebhardt
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Creative Abstract Designs Continued
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10:15 am
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15 Minute Break
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10:30 am
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Mary Lee Minor
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Table Settings, Functional, Exhibition Type 1 and Type 2, Traditional
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12:00 pm
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Lunch
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Box Lunch Salad, Pick up
Vendors Open
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1:00 pm
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Junaita Wilkins
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Lilies, Growing & showing
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1:45 pm
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15 Minute Break
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2:00 pm
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Julie Divelbiss
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Fruits and Vegetables, Growing & Showing
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3:00 pm
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15 Minute Break
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3:15 pm
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Student Judges/Accredited Judges
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Scheduling and planning Flower Shows
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4:00 pm
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Student Judges
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Test Reviews/ Tests Small Boardroom
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For general information about the event contact:
Lea Ewing oagceandjschool@gmail.com
COURTYARD SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN for reservations, ask for Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Rate, the deadline for the special rate is July 1, 2025:
100 South Fountain Avenue,Springfield, Oh 45502, 937-322-3600