Thanks Betty for stepping in at short notice to do the demonstration for October.

Betty’s arrangements were really lovely and her stories were very entertaining.

The title is: ‘As the Seasons Change’

Betty’s Finale was beautiful

Thanks to Eva for the following photos from the Sept. demonstration by Veronica McMahon. I believe Veronica gave a terrific demonstration and could have a career as a stand up comedienne. I was so sorry to miss it myself.

Margaret Collins from Carlow Flower Club (who is a teacher and demonstrator and on the Teaching Board of A.O.I.F.A.) came to instruct the members by demonstrating a Triangle and an Asymmetrical Triangle.

The night was enjoyed by all present.

Margaret explained the composition in detail as she arranged the Triangle and later the Asymmetrical Triangle, you will get some idea from the following photos.

Line Material

Reinforce this shape with baby carnations

Focal Point and Roses

Finished Arrangement

Asymmetrical Triangle

Now Club Members get to work with help from Margaret and the experienced members of Kilkenny Flower Club.

The finished arrangements – beautiful

Lamber gave a wonderful demonstration.

Sorry Lamber for the long delay in putting up the photos, we had major problems.

Many thanks to Eleanor for all the trouble she went to getting the photos online.

Lamber receives praise for his beautiful arrangements

                                                          Table arrangement:

Marian O’Neill

The April Demonstrator – Janet Maddock came from Bray Flower Club and did terrific arrangements. Many unusual elements which are  not immediately visible in these photos.

Beautiful colours too.

Everyone enjoyed the night and many people went home happy  with arrangements which included the containers.

Janet’s hobby is Motor Cycle Touring, formerly a racer. She has left the racing behind now but still loves her bike.

Janet Maddock with her final three stunning arrangements

Betty entertained the audience with stories of Easter in our youth while she did some lovely colourful arrangements.

(Click on each photo to enlarge, then again to further enlarge)

Betty’s tribute to Easter

Door Arrangement by Olive O’Shea

Easter Tree

Thank you Maura for a really lovely demonstration.

Spring flowers have been in bloom since before Christmas

although we’ve had storms and rain most of the time.

Maura’s demonstration consisted of bright cheerful flowers

some lovely ideas.

Maura takes a bow

Olive did some terrific arrangements but also gave us some easier ideas to enhance our home at Christmas.

Olive with her final beautiful arrangement. Thank you Olive.

Door arrangement by Olive:

Door Arrangement – Olive 

Teresa Collins gave a wonderful demonstration entitled “Once a Year”

Teresa was very organised, ready hours in advance.

As well as her big arrangements we got some small easy ideas for Christmas too.

Some people went home very happy after winning a beautiful design.

Table Arrangement

Simple idea

Swag

Snowman

Bird House

Robins

Crescent

Wreath

Mexican Crib

Ho Ho Ho!

Teresa with her Finale

Members enjoyed a different ‘Work Night’ by practicing plant manipulation using Phormium Leaves, Aspidistra leaves and Roebelinii leaves. Christine Hughes demonstrated, then helped us with our attempts. By the end of the night everyone had a fair grasp of leaf weaving. You will see us at work in the following photos.

Christine demonstrates the wrapping technique