The Italian Job! 22nd July 2026
ITALIAN HORIZONTAL DESIGN WORKSHOP
Page 60-61 AFAA Manual
TIME: 9.30am for 10.00am start
COST: $15.00 for members. $25.00 for non-members
CONTAINER: Large pottery vase/pot or container. Floral foam is the mechanic of choice. The container is part of the design and may be either traditional or modern but not an urn. The container becomes part of the design and is included in the Horizontal Line direction. You may prepare your container in advance.
MATERIALS: Choose interesting shaped linear materials which may be straight, wavy, convex, concave, indented with interesting textures e.g., Foxtail fern, Flax, Aspleniums, seed pods, bark, wood, Liatris, Hot Pokers, Gladioli. About 6-8 accent flowers with heads of same size e.g. Dahlias, Sims Carnations, Roses, Anthuriums, even vegetables or fruit. Interesting foliage for manipulating and enough to make groupings, e.g., Aspidistra, plain or variegated, large Ivy leaves, small philodendrons, Xanadu, Kentia palms, Flax, Bergenia, Hosta.
BYO: Toolbox, plus container and chosen floral/fauna materials (see above!) Pot tape (floral foam will be available for sale if needed)
RSVP by Monday 13th July (numbers are limited) Karen – kchapman22@bigpond.com
VENUE: Brandon Park Community Centre, 649 Ferntree Gully Rd, Glen Waverly 3150
Please bring a coffee/teacup for your refreshment.
Design by Anne Ashby
Good tip for inserting the likes of bark, small
pieces of wood & dried materials into horizontal designs using plant labels glued to the back
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