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June, 2023 – ‘Big and Beautiful’ – Melanie Harris

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on September 8, 2023

At the June meeting we were treated to a wonderful demonstration by Melanie Harris from Ballincollig. The title of Melanie’s demonstration was ‘Bold and Beautiful’ and indeed it was that, stunning arrangements as you will see from the photos. A lovely end before our summer break.

Thank you Melanie.

: Melanie Harris with her designs – ‘Bold and Beautiful’

: Parallel

: Parallel Designs

: A Beautiful Bouquet

: Close Up

: Contemporary Design

: ‘Live Life in Full Bloom’

: A Vivid Diagonal

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‘Delights of Spring’ – Brenda Joyce, March 2023.

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on June 17, 2023

Members and friends of the Club enjoyed a wonderful demonstration by Brenda Joyce from Doddervale Flower Club.
Brenda was entertaining and informative. A lovely evening was had by all. The title was ‘Delights of Spring’
Thanks Brenda.

Brenda with her beautiful final arrangements

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‘Spring is in the Air’ – Betty Holden, Feb. 2023

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on June 17, 2023

New venue, new night and what a night!

We were highly entertained by Betty Holden who is a very entertaining and creative floral artist. Betty’s theme was ‘Spring is in the air’ and she did amazing arrangements as you will see in the photos below.

Betty is a member of Kilkenny Flower Club also Carlow Flower Club.

A most enjoyable night. Thank you very much Betty.

: Betty with her tribute to Valentine’s Day. Three beautiful arrangements.

: Close Up

: Close Up

: Close Up

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Bertranda Delaney – December 2022

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on February 12, 2023

We had a terrific Christmas demonstration from Bertranda Delaney from Thurles Flower Club.

The title is: ‘Christmas is ….’

Thank you Bertranda.

: Bertranda with her beautiful finale arrangement

: Christmas is a time of welcome

: Christmas is a time for celebration

: Fluid arrangement

: Christmas is a time for gifts

: Christmas is a time for children

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Therese O’Reilly – November, 2022

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on January 21, 2023

Therese O’Reilly – a teacher and demonstrator from Naas Flower and Garden Club gave a superb demonstration entitled ‘Snug and Cosy’ Colourful and inspiring recently. It was a most enjoyable night.

Thank you Therese

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October 2022 – Margaret Murphy

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on January 21, 2023

Margaret Murphy came from Naas Flower Club and gave a lovely demonstration entitled: ‘Frightfully Delightful’ The Autumnal colours were delightful indeed. Thank you Margaret for a lovely evening.

: Margaret with her stunning triangle, note her knitted figure too

: It’s a Bonfire

: 2nd – Rhoda Griffin

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September 2022. Paula Dowling

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on January 21, 2023

Last night Kilkenny Flower Club members were delighted to have Paula Dowling from Carlow Flower Club to demonstrate her arranging skills. This was the first night back after the summer break.

Paula is entertaining and her demonstration was most enjoyable.

Thank you Paula.

: Paula with two of her creations

: Purple and Orange

: A Garden Meadow

: Triangle

: Tribute to Ukraine

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May, 2022. Eva Holmes demonstrates recycling materials for flower arranging, no floral foam used.

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on May 15, 2022

: Insulation block covered by tissue paper. Orchid tubes covered with wool.

: Cardboard & wool make a decorative base

: Wool used as plant support

: Food tins covered with wool

: Jute covered pipe

: A selection of covered containers

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April, 2022 – Rose Hickey

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on April 18, 2022

People attending Kilkenny Flower Club recently were highly entertained by Rose Hickey.

Rose composed many and varied Easter arrangements.

It was a wonderful night.

Thank you very much Eva and Pauline for the photos.

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March – 2022 Margaret Ahern

Posted by Jackie de Róiste in Demonstrations on March 19, 2022

Members of Kilkenny Flower Club were delighted to welcome Margaret Ahern from Ballincollig Flower Club for the first demonstration of 2022 at the new venue – The Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny.

Margaret entertained us with amusing stories while she created her lovely arrangements.

She did an amazing number of arrangements as you will see from the photos below.

Thank You very much Margaret.