Photo Gallery: on the Diagonal
Samples of floral designs done at the Library demos, great fun!
Happenings
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of month 1:30pm Slesse Room
Meetings
4th Wednesday of Month at 1:30pm
Slesse Room, 9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC
Drop ins Welcome
2026 Schedule membership due January & February
February 25 AGM Demo Clay Structure inspired by V. Liu Quick Trick
Showbench 1 All Lined Up. a parallel design
Showbench 2 A winter's tale. Design of choice
March 25 Workshop Creative Mini & Creative Petite
Showbench 1 Dramatically Dynamic. Incorporating a structure
Showbench 2 Citrus Delight. Design of choice
April 22 Workshop: Designing on the diagonal
Showbench 1 Mother's Milk Glass Design of choice
Showbench 2 Creative Mini or Petite design
MAY 21-23 SPRING SHOW COTTONWOOD MALL CHILLIWACK
May 27 WAFA highlights from 2025 Australia
Showbench 1 Triple Treat 3 container design
Showbench 2 Unspoken Wish a diagonal design
June 24 Demo inspired by Bruno Duarte
Showbench 1 Design incorporating cardboard and wool
Showbench 2 My favourite things. Design of choice
July 22 Demo Exploring Colour
Showbench 1 Exploring Colour. Table Centerpiece featuring your favourite color
Showbench 2 Exploring Colour. Contemporary Design of Choice with your fav color
August 26 no meeting. Garden Party Potluck Luncheon
September 23 Mass Design
Showbench 1 Fan-tastic Dahlias Design incorporating Dahlias & fan(s)
Showbench 2 Modern Chaos. Design of choice
OCTOBER 22-24 FALL SHOW COTTONWOOD MALL CHILLIWACK
October 28 Workshop: O Christmas Tree
Showbench 1 More is better. a mass design
Showbench 2 "Lichen" it. design of choice
NOVEMBER 25. Gala Preparation
NOVEMBER 26 CHRISTMAS GALA Central Community Church Chilliwack
DECEMBER - NO MEETING
FAFV EVENTs
Additional Information
Show Schedule For Spring Show May 21- 23, 2026 Open to all
Entries placed on Thursday May 21, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Judging Friday May 22, 2026 9-11am
London Drugs Corridor, Cottonwood Mall 45585 Luckakuck Way,
Chilliwack, BC Entry Open to All
To Register by Friday May 15, 2026 Contact :
Deborah LaFontaine email: lafontaines@shaw.ca preferred or
phone: 604-751-2490
Include your name, contact information, class number(s) and the title(s)
Information and regulations
1. Exhibits to be placed on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Cottonwood Mall, Chilliwack, BC between 6:00 and 8:00pm. Entry tags available at setup at venue. Judging Friday May 22, 2026 between 9am and 11am
2. All exhibits need to be removed at 5:00pm Saturday, May 23, 2026
3. Neutral, light green backdrop are provided. Table cover is black.
4. Exhibits must be the individual exhibitor's own work and have not been previously entered in a show.
5. For this show, an exhibit is defined as one or more placements, coposed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, staged within an allotted space. Backdrops, bases, containers, drapes, accessories may be included unless prohibited by the show schedule. Plant material must predeominate. The exhibitor's entry tag to be placed with the exhibit in the correct class.
6. Fresh plant material to be placed in water or water retaining material, unless such material can remain turgid throughout the judging and public viewing.
7. Painted and artificially coloured plant material may be used.
8. No artificial plant material of any kind can be used in the designs.
9. For classes that do not specify otherwise, the maximum size limit for each exhibit is 24 inches wide and 36 inches high and by the depth of the table - approximately 24 inches.
10. Only one entry per class per exhibitor; however, you may enter as many classes as you wish.
11. A NOVICE is anyone who has received three or fewer first place (blue ribbons) in a judged floral art show. A NOVICE may also enter any of the OPEN classes.
12. The Show Committee has the power to place in the correct class any entry wrongly placed.
13. The exhibits will be judged in accordance with the BC Council of Garden Clubs Floral Design Judging and Exhibiting Standards Manual(2017) and the definitions etc. hereby will apply. The manual can be obtained from the BC Council of Garden Clubs by emailing info@bcgardenclubs.com
14. If the Judge indicates NAS "Not as Schedule" the entry is disqualified.
15. The Judge's decision if final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
16. Ribbons may be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class. A Rosette will be awarded for "Best in Show" and "Runner-up to Best in Show"
17. The Judge may withhold awards from exhibits considered to be of insufficient merit.
18. Exhibitors must leave the display area prior to judging. Only the Show Committee, Judges and those expressly permitted can be present during the judging.
19. Although every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of all exhibits and the exhibitor's personal effects, the Floral Artists of the Fraser Valley and the Cottonwood Mall shall not be held responsible for any breakage, theft, misplaced components, tools, or plant materials during the set up, take down and the public viewing of the show.
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Theme: April Showers Bring May Flowers
OPEN CLASSES
CLASS 1. New Beginnings - Design of choice in any type of basket
CLASS 2. Sculptural Magic - Design of choice to include handmade sculpture/structure
CLASS 3. Dance of Spring - A multi-rhythmic design
CLASS 4. Moss Moments - Moss dominant pave
CLASS 5. Palette of Spring - Design in a frame
CLASS 6. Teacup Triplets - Three container design in teacups featuring spring flowers
Class 7. Floral Filigree - Inverted crescent. The size guideline for this exhibit is 3 feet wide by 2 feet tall
Class 8. Cloud Dancer - Design of choice featuring pantone colour of the the year
Class 9. Singing in the Rain - Design of choice incorporating water
Class 10. Bottles, Bark, Bundles and Blooms - parallel design
NOVICE CLASS
Class 11. Spring Joy - creative petite design. Maximum size 10 inches wide, 10 inches tall, 10 inches deep
DISPLAY ONLY CLASS (exhibit only, not judged)
Class 12. A Twist and a Twirl - Design of Choice
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