NORTH EAST AREA OF NAFAS
NAFAS Designer of the Year 2015
North East Area Elimination Competition
to be held at the Folk Hall, New Earswick, York
prior to the May Area Council Meeting
Date:
Saturday 16th May 2015 10a.m. – 1p.m.
Venue:
The Folk Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
Title:
A Spring/Summer mantelpiece design.
To be judged in accordance with the attached criteria.
Space allowed: 1metre width x 30cm depth, height unlimited.
Plant material may flow over the front of the design but must not touch the floor.
Staging: A black painted shelf structure, measurements 1m width, x 30cm depth x 46 cm
high will be placed centrally and on the edge of a table covered in black drapes, providing a
total measurement of 120cm from the floor.
To be viewed and judged from the front.
Judge:
Staging:
(NAFAS National Judge)
Set up time: 10a.m. until 1p.m. – prior to the NE Area Council Meeting
Dismantling: After the Council meeting – approximately 3:30p.m.
Rules and Staging details:
 Exhibitors must be a fully paid up Club member of the North East Area of NAFAS
 Exhibits remain the sole risk of the Competitor. The North East Area of NAFAS will not be liable for
loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
 Exhibit must be arranged by Competitor without assistance.
 Aerosol/spray painting may not be used in the Hall
 Glue-guns and other electrical equipment must be P.A.T. tested.
Drapes may be used.
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All measurements are approximate.
Natural plant material to predominate.
Artificial plant material of any kind is not permitted.
Items requiring special time and expertise for their preparation may be brought ready assembled for
incorporation in the design. These items should not predominate in the exhibit.
Judging:
Judged according to attached criteria (same as for the Blackpool competitions)
Winner and Runner up result will be announced during the Council Meeting
Prizes donated by the North East Area.
Winner: £30 Runner up to Winner: £20
Closing date for entries: Saturday 31st March 2015 to Sue Spencer
Exhibitors are invited to stay to the Area Council Meeting.
Conditions:
The winner of the Area’s competition will go forward to compete at the National Competition, to be held at
the Festival Flower and Food Show, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from 12-15 November 2015. Runner up to
the winner on standby. Up to £150 from Area funds is available towards staging costs for entering the
Blackpool competition, along with accommodation in Blackpool. Should the winner be unable to compete,
the same monetary conditions apply to the Runner Up.
To officially register your entry, please complete and return the attached form, by post or email.
To:
Mrs Sue Spencer
45 Hoodhill Road
Harley
Rotherham
S62 7US
email: suespencer45@hotmail.co.uk
Questions or queries to Sue on 01226 351897 or as above.
North East Area of NAFAS Elimination Competition
to be held on Saturday 16th May 2015
at The Folk Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
Re: NAFAS Designer of the Year 20-15
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: SATURDAY 31st MARCH 2015
Full name in Capital print please:
I, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
North East Area Club …………………………………………………………………………………………………
WISH TO ENTER THE NORTH EAST AREA ELIMINATION COMPETITION
on:
at:
Saturday 16th May 2015 – staging from 10a.m. until 1p.m. Dismantling: approx. 3:30p.m.
The Folk Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
I understand and will fully comply with all staging/dismantling requirements and conditions as provided.
Signed (signature) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Dated ……………………………………..
Home Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Postcode ………………………………………. Telephone ………………………………………………………
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NORTH EAST AREA OF NAFAS
ELIMINATION COMPETITION
To find the North East Area representative
to go forward and compete at the
Festival Flower and Food Show competition,
Blackpool Winter Gardens 12-15 November 2015
for
NAFAS Designer of the Year 2015 Award
on
Saturday 16th May 2015
JUDGING CRITERIA
Description
ARTISTIC MERIT
The creative and imaginative use of all
Elements and Principles of design:
Colour, Form, Line, Space and Texture.
Five marks each.
PRACTICAL MERIT
INTERPRETATION
DISTINCTION
Maximum
Mark
25
Balance, Contrast, Dominance, Harmony,
Proportion, Rhythm and Scale.
Three marks each
21
TOTAL FOR ARTISTIC MERIT
46
Conditioning and Choice of Plant Material
10
Techniques and Finish
10
Staging – Method of Construction – Attention to detail.
10
TOTAL FOR PRACTICAL MERIT
30
Exciting and Imaginative Interpretation
15
TOTAL FOR INTERPRETATION
15
An Outstanding Exhibit which is emotive and uplifting
9
TOTAL FOR DISTINCTION
9
TOTAL MARKS
100