Darlene Ellwood with her entry in Armature to Wow, which won best in show.

Darlene Ellwood with her entry in Armature to Wow, which won best in show.

PHOTOS: Floral Art Show showcases best of B.C.

Western Association of Floral Art Clubs presents annual show at Cloverdale Catholic Parish

The Western Association of Floral Art Clubs presented its annual, provincially judged Floral Art Show at the Cloverdale Catholic Parish this afternoon (April 29), from 2 to 4 p.m.

Third place winner of the Spring Surprise category, in which artisans were free to showcase their own surprise design techniques. Sam Anderson

Floral artisans from across B.C. entered their floral designs, transforming fresh flowers into works of art.

The award for best in show went to Darlene Ellwood for her entry in the “Armature to Wow” category, which requires the artist to engage their creativity and produce a design that says “wow.”

Other categories included A Canadian Celebration, in honour of Canada’s 150 anniversary, Start the Party, Manipulated, Spring Surprise, The Prom, It’s a Wrap and Savour the Succulents.

For more on the Western Association of Floral Art Clubs, visit: www.wafac.weebly.com.

First place winner of the Manipulated category, in which manipulated leaves are incorporated into the design. Sam Anderson

 

Cloverdale Reporter