June 11-13, 2020
Crowne Plaza Columbus North, Worthington, Ohio
Tag Archives: Artistic Designs
2017 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #2
One of the best comprehensive educational opportunities offered to OAGC growers, designers, exhibitors and judges alike is the biannual 2-day Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School. The School also offers attendees a great assortment of vendors. Daily registration is $40 and includes lunch. Read more about OAGC Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Schools HERE.
The September 2017 School #2 topics included Oriental Designs with Myrna Cordray, Color Theory with Mary Lee Minor, Growing, Showig and Judging Roses, Growing, Showing and Judging Dahlias, African Violets and Gesneriads with Vicki Ferguson and Small Gardens with Charlene Thornhill. Plant Identification is also covered. Enjoy the photos provide by Naomi Ormes and Vicki Ferguson.
Oriental Designs Program by Myrna Cordray
Chiko School Example by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Morimono Using Fruits/Vegetable and/or Flowers. By Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Arrangement for the Wall by Juanita Wilkins
Sogetsu: Basic Upright Moribana by Joyce Morris
Sogetsu: Basic Upright Nageire by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Basic Slanting Moribana by Jan Stein
Sogetsu: Nageire – Hanging or Cascading Style by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Basic Horizontal Moribana Style by
Sogetsu: Variation #5 Moribana Using Two Kenzans by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Variation #7 Floating Material by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Free Style Moribana by Joyce Morris
Sogetsu: Free Style/Unconventional Materials. By Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Avant-Garde. By Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu: Free Style – Objet. By Myrna Cordray
Ohara: Landscape Type. By Louise Bennett
Ohara: Water Reflecting. By Louise Bennett
Ohara: Combined Form. By Louise Bennett
Ohara: Basic Rising Form Moribana. By Louise Bennett
Ikenobo: Rikka (Shimputai). By Chieko Arikawa
Ikenobo: Jiyuka (Free Style). By Chieko Awikawa
Ikenobo: Shoka (Shofutai). By Chieko Arikawa
African Violets and Gesneriads by Vicki Ferguson
Small Gardens by Charlene Thornhill
Color Theory by Mary Lee Minor
Monochromatic by Mary Lee Minor
This is not a true monochromatic, but done on purpose to demonstrate what not to do. Remove the yellow mums and you would have the true monochromatic. By Mary Lee Minor
Split Chromatic by June Gebhardt
Direct Compliment by Mary Lee Minor
Achromatic by Mary Lee Minor
Analogous by Joy Strine Sprang
By Joy Strine Sprang
Direct Compliment by June Gebhardt
Direct Compliment by Mary Lee Minor
Notice this background is pulled tight against the backboard with underlayment the same fabric, with no wrinkles, lines or clumping of fabric. This allows the design to be the dominant feature.
This design was done to demonstrate the proper use of backgrounds. You should not use fabric as if you were staging a window display. Fabric should be tight against the background with no lines, wrinkles or clumping of fabric. The Underlayment should be the same fabric as the background used in a neat and orderly manner, and within the confines of the alloted space.
2017 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #1
OAGC Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #1 was held May 22-23, 2017. The following galleries highlight: The History of Floral Design (taught by Mary Lee Minor) and Educational Exhibits (taught by Beverly Norman) .
School #2 will be held September 18 and 19, 2017 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center near Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
Twice each year, the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs holds the 2-day educational opportunity Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School. As the name suggests, the schools are packed with knowledgable speakers on a myriad of subjects – all in the interest in becoming a better grower, floral designer and flower show exhibitor. In addition, the school is the training arena for those wishing to be an OAGC accredited flower show judge. OAGC flower show judges must maintain certain amount of attendance of these schools in order to maintain their active judge status.
The full series runs 6 schools over a span of 3 years. Student judges must pass tests and undergo a student judge period before becoming accredited.
Floral Design History Program by Mary Lee Minor. Designs were made by Myrna Cordray, Mary Lee Minor, Naomi Ormes and Juanita Wilkins.
Oriental Line/Line Mass Design by Myrna Cordray. An example of the Chinese Period (207 BCE-220 AD)
Oriental Line Design by Myrna Cordray. An example of the Japanese Period (540 AD)
An Occidental (Chaplets, wreaths, garlands and flower collars) Design by Myrna Cordray. An example of the Egyptian Period ( 2800-28 BC)
An Occidental (Garlands, wreaths, swags, baskets of fruits/flowers, cornucopias) design by Myrna Cordray. An example of the Greek Period (600-146 BCE)
An Occidental Design (wreaths, garlands, baskets of mixed flowers) by Myrna Cordray. An example of the Roman Period (28-325 AD)
An Occidental Design (Symmetrical masses, sweeping ‘S’ curve implemented). Example of Dutch and Flemmish Period (1600-1750 AD). By Myrna Cordray.
An Occidental Design (Symmetrical masses, sweeping ‘S’ curve implemented). (1600-1750 AD). By Myrna Cordray.
An Occidental Design (Symmetrical mass arrangements) by Myrna Cordray. An example of the Renaissance Period (1400-1600 AD)
An example of the French Baroque Period (1600-1700 AD). By Juanita Wilkins.
An example of French Rococo Period (1700-1800). By Juanita Wilkins.
An example of French Empire/Neo-Classical Period (1800-1850). By Juanita Wilkins..
An example of English Period Georgian style (1714-1839). By Naomi Ormes.
An example of English Period. By Naomi Ormes.
Pilgrim Period (xxxx-1700). By Mary Lee Minor.
Williamsburg Period (1720-1780). By Mary Lee Minor.
Federal Period (17xx-1820). By Mary Lee Minor.
By Naomi Ormes.
By Naomi Ormes.
Victorian Period (1820-1900). By Mary Lee Minor.
Art Nouveau style containers. (1900-1930).
Art Deco style containers (1925-1940).
Educational Exhibits
2016 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5
Twice each year, the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs holds the 2-day educational opportunity Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School. As the name suggests, the schools are packed with knowledgable speakers on a myriad of subjects – all in the interest in becoming a better grower, floral designer and flower show exhibitor. In addition, the school is the training arena for those wishing to be an OAGC accredited flower show judge. OAGC flower show judges must maintain certain amount of attendance of these schools in order to maintain their active judge status.
The full series runs 6 schools over a span of 3 years. Student judges must pass tests and undergo a student judge period before becoming accredited.
This year’s School #5 was held June 20-21, 2016. The following gallery highlights photos of the Creative Design portion of the school. The date for School #6 will be held September 19-20, 2016 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center near Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
One side of a Duo Design by Myrna Cordray
The other side of a Duo Design by Myrna Cordray
Reverse Diagonal Design by Naomi Ormes
Reflective Design by Naomi Ormes
Paralell Design by Susy Spence
Panel Design by Naomi Ormes
Angular Design by Naomi Ormes
Armature Design. Also is an Eclectic Design by Myrna Cordray
Creative Botanic Design by Naomi Ormes
Fantasy Flow Design by Naomi Ormes
Hanging Design by Naomi Ormes
Multi-Rhythmic Design by Naomi Ormes
Illuminary Design by Naomi Ormes
Framed Spacial Design by Naomi Ormes
Attendees enjoy design program by Naomi Ormes
Naomi Ormes teaching elements of Creative Designs
Louise Bennett, the Faye Collins Designer of the Year Award recipient was surprised with a cake on her birthday!
Waiting for the ‘green light’ to hit the buffet line for lunch.
2015 Convention Flower Show – Artistic Winners
Photos from the 2015 OAGC Convention Artistic Flower Show
Theme: “Eating Your Landscape” (Photos by Vicki Ferguson)
Miniature design by Joy Sprang
Miniature design by Susy Spence
Small design by Deborah Graham
Small design by Susy Spence
Dutch/Flemish period design by Joy Sprang (Also won Judges Award of Distinction)
Dutch/Flemish period design by Judi Pepple
Dutch/Flemish period design by Wilma Klopp
Dutch/Flemish period design by Maralyn O’Connell
Alfresco table setting, Type I by Kim Long
Alfresco table setting, Type I by Jean Picklesimer
Alfresco table setting, Type I by Sherrill Day
Alfresco table setting, Type I by Marlene Purdy
Novice Class: design including herbs by Phyllis Hahn
Novice Class: design including herbs by Diann Gray
Novice Class: design including herbs by Chris Meadows
Novice Class: design including herbs by Cathy Coolidge
Synergistic design, using kitchen items by Betsy Anderson
Synergistic design, using kitchen items by Naomi Ormes
Synergistic design, using kitchen items by Douglas Bland
Synergistic design, using kitchen items by Marlene Purdy
Foliage design featuring edible greens by Mary Lee Minor
Foliage design featuring edible greens by Audrey Spearman
Foliage design featuring edible greens by Sue Hamlet
Foliage design featuring edible greens by Beverly Norman
Framed spatial design by Marian Moeckel
Framed spatial design by Joyce Sullivan
Framed spatial design by Sue Hamlet
Framed spatial design by Marlene Purdy
Assemblage design by Naomi Ormes (also won Best of Show)
Assemblage design by Juanita Wilkins
Assemblage design by Phyllis Hahn
Assemblage design by Diann Gray
Multi-rhythmic design by Naomi Ormes
Multi-rhythmic design by Marlene Purdy
Multi-rhythmic design by Douglas Bland
Multi-rhythmic design by Babs Sabick
Challenge Class. Creative design by Phyllis Hahn
Challenge Class. Creative design by Sue Hamlet
Challenge Class. Creative design by Sheila Curtis
Challenge Class. Creative design by Douglas Bland
Juniors design featuring garden tools by Katelyn Toles
Juniors creature using fruits and/or vegetables by Audrey Allread
Junior Seed Plaque by Victoria Whipley
Life-sized Scarecrow by Sheila Curtis
Life-sized Scarecrow by Phyllis Hahn
Life-sized Scarecrow by Douglas Bland
Life-sized Scarecrow by Geri Rea
2015 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #4
Featuring Table Picture designs (Faye Collins McGinnis, instructor) and Creative designs (Myrna Cordray, instructor)
Photos from the 2015 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #4 (August 10-11, 2015).
Photos by Jan Harmon
Faye McGinnis with Functional Buffett Table
Table Picture, Functional
Exhibition Table
Tray
Exhibition
Assemblage design, Type 2, by Myrna Cordray
Assemblage design, Type 1, by Myrna Cordray
Collage design, by Myrna Cordray
Construction design, by Myrna Cordray
Floor design, by Myrna Cordray
Creative Line-Mass design, by Myrna Cordray
Creative Mass design, by Myrna Cordray
Kinetic Mobile design, by Myrna Cordray
Kinetic motorized design, by Myrna Cordray
Kinetic Op-Art design, by Myrna Cordray
Kinetic Stabile design, created by Myrna Cordray
Vibratile design, by Myrna Cordray
2014 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #2
Featuring Ikebana designs (Myrna Cordray, instructor) and Color Theory (Mary Lee Minor, instructor)
Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #2 – September 15-16, 2014
Ikebana Design Class – Myrna Cordray instructor
Ikebono School of Ikebana, Rikka Shofulai, by Chieko Arikawa
Ikebono School of Ikebana, Shoka Shofutai, designed by Chieko Arikawa
Ikebono School of Ikebana, Shoka Shimputai style, designed by Cieko Arikawa
Ikebono School of Ikebana, Shoka Fulakabu-ike, designed by Chieko Arikawa
Chiko School of Ikebana, scenic arrangement, designed by Myrna Cordray
Floating Arrangement, Moribana, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Upright Style Moribana, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Horizontal Style, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Cascading Style, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Upright Style, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Slanting Style, designed by Myrna Cordray
Ohara School of Ikebana, Slanting Style, designed by Louise Bennett
Ohara School of Ikebana, One Row Form Style, designed by Louise Bennett
Ohara School of Ikebana, Water Reflecting Style Moribana, designed by Louise Bennett
Ohara School of Ikebana, Rising Form Style Moribana, designed by Louise Bennett
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Upright Style, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Free Style Arrangement, Nageire, designed by Myrna Cordray
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Free Style Arrangement, Morobana, designed by Myrna Cordray
Color Theory Class – Mary Lee Minor, Instructor
Mary Lee Minor, Instructor
Monochromatic design, using tints, tones and shades of one hue
Monochromatic design, using tints, tones and shades of one hue
Triad design, three hues that are equidistant on the color wheel are called balanced or triadic harmonies
Analogous design, colors near each other on a color wheel, may include pure hues, tints, tones and/or shades
Triad design, three hues that are equidistant on the color wheel are called balanced or triadic color harmonies
Split Compliment, one main hue and two hues that lie on either side of its direct complement
Split Compliment, one main hue and two hues that lie on either side of its direct complement
Triad, three hues that are equidistant on the color wheel are called balanced or triadic color harmonies
Achromatic Color Harmony, using neutrals white/gray/black
Achromatic Color Harmony, using neutrals white/gray/black
Split Compliment, one main hue and two hues that lie on either side of its direct complement
2014 Convention Flower Show – Artistic Designs
Photos of Artistic Designs in from the 2014 OAGC Convention Flower Show
Theme: “Gathering the Treasures of the 12 Moons”
Photos by Vicki Ferguson
Miniature design, Babs Sabick
Miniature design, Vicki Ferguson
Miniature design, Anna Cardenas
Miniature design, Marilou Rupert
Small design, Geri Rea
Small design, Marilou Rupert
Small design, Carol Rosin
Small design, Jan Stein
Sculptural design, Naomi Ormes
Sculptural design, Brenda Covert
Sculptural design, Marlene Purdy
Sculptural design, Joyce Sullivan
Living wreath, Joy Sprang
Living wreath, Shelia Curtis
Living wreath, Kathleen Bennett
Living wreath, Virginia Sharp
Underwater design, Irmalee Gampp
Underwater design, Virginia Sharp
Underwater design, Sue Hamlet
Underwater design, Judy Workley
Alfresco table design, Naomi Ormes
Alfresco table design, Sherrill Day
Alfresco table design, Jan McNamara
Alfresco table design, Eva Woolery
Stabile design, Naomi Ormes
Stabile design, Marilou Rupert
Stabile design, Michael Hoepf
Stabile design, Marlene Purdy
Stretch design, Doris Hagar, Best of Show
Stretch design, Shelia Curtis
Stretch design, Geri Rea
Stretch design, Douglas Bland
Still life design, Naomi Ormes
Still life design, Mary Lee Minor
Still life design, Joy Sprang
Still life design, Joyce Sullivan
Tapestry design, Marlene Purdy, Judges Award of Distinction
Tapestry design, Maralyn O’Connell
Tapestry design, Fay McGinnis
Tapestry design, Robin Rick
Traditional Mass design, Mary Lee Minor
Traditional Mass design, Joy Sprang
Traditional Mass design, Vicky Puster
Traditional Mass design, Michael Hoepf
Floor design, Marlene Purdy
Floor design, Carol Rosin
Floor design, Audrey Spearman
Floor design, Douglas Bland
Creative design, Irmalee Gampp
Creative design, Babs Sabick
Creative design, Marilou Rupert
Creative design, Joy Sprang
Juniors: Creative horizontal design, Katelyn Heinlen
Juniors: Parallel design, Kaleigh Swalley
Juniors: Parallel design, Abi Chester
Juniors: Parallel design, Aryn Copeland
Juniors: Incorporating sunflowers, Katelyn Heinlen
Juniors: Abi Chester
Juniors: Kaleigh Swalley
2013 Convention Flower Show – Artistic Division
Photos from the 2013 OAGC Convention Artistic Flower Show
Theme: “All Things Blue and Beautiful” (Photos by Chris Davis)
Happily Ever After – a bridal bouquet
Juniors: Two Hearts That Beat as One – a satellitic design
Happily Ever After – a bridal bouquet
Groom – the second side of a duo design contrived flowers may be used
Blue Velvet – a corsage, staged on a blue velvet background
Runaway Bride – a satellitic design
Tying the Knot – a small design, more than 5” but less than 12” in any one direction
Blue Plate Special an exhibition table picture, type 2
Hawaiian Honeymoon – a botanical design
To Have and to Hold – designer’s choice, traditional design
True Blue Miracle – a miniature design, not to exceed 5” in any one direction
Happily Ever After – a bridal bouquet
“All Things Blue and Beautiful”
Challenge Class: From This Day Forward
Juniors: “Go ‘Long Blues” – A Stretch Design
Bride – one side of a duo design contrived flowers may be used
Blue On Blue – an angular design
2012 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #1
Featuring photos of Oriental Designs (Myrna Cordray, instructor) and Period Designs (Dr. Gary Anderson, instructor)
2012 Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #1 – May 2012
Oriental Designs – Myrna Cordray, Class Instructor
Myrna Cordray, Class Instructor
Louise Bennett, Ohara School of Ikebana guest designer
Chieko Arikawa, Ikenobo School of Ikebana guest designer
Ohara School of Ikebana, Water Reflecting Style, designed by Louise Bennett
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Variation 6 Moribana Horizontal Style
Ikenobo School of Ikebana, Free Style
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Variation #4 (only 2 main lines) Hanging Style
Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Basic Slanting Nageire
Ohara School of Ikebana, Free Style Heika, designed by Louise Bennett
Ohara School of Ikebana, One Row Form, designed by Louise Bennett
