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HELP SHEETS

Updated: 26 September 2023

To help with your entries for the Annual Show we have prepared a number of “Help Sheets” on various subjects to give inspiration and indicate what the judges will be looking for.

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How to make cornflour clay

or salt dough

Make some beautifully smooth cornflour clay or some salt dough decorations

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An arrangement

4 to 9 inches

Size is all important in this arrangement. It must fit the brief of larger than 4” but smaller than 9”

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Miniature arrangement

under 4 inches

Plant materials for these
tiny pieces can be very fragile and can wilt quickly, so see our tips

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Grass or

cress

heads

You can do it on a stocking head or in a tub. Grass takes about 14-21 days and cress about 6-7 days

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Miniature

gardens

Like a real garden you need to plan it in advance. What size and features, how will it be laid out?

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Flower

arranging
for exhibitions

There are many different classes and themes. However there are general points that cover all pieces

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Decorated

Plant Pot

8 inches max

You can use a plastic or clay pot or why not try a recycled item?

Here are just a few ideas

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A posy

bowl

A posy bowl should be seen from all sides - but it doesn't have to be a "bowl"!

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Arrangement in

an unusual

container

This can be a

really fun subject!

How unusual

can you get?

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