Flower Show Symposiums
FEBRUARY 2009
February 12-13, 2009. . . . . . . . . . . Phoenix, AZ
Design: Char Mutschler - "Three New Design Types", Allied Topic - "Creative Topiaries"
Horticulture: Dottie Howatt, - "Colorful Combos, Combination Plantings and Emphasis on Color", Allied Topic - "Believe It or Not"
Local Registrar: Joyce Girvin, 928-284-4263
MARCH 2009
March 8-10, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville, FL
Local Registrar: Sylvia Jameson, 904-269-0707
Instructors: Design - Peggy Nuse, Topic "New Horizons" Multi-Rhythmic & Tapestry Designs
Hort. - Lola Stark, Topics "Ferns and Camelias", Allied Topic by M.W. Barwald, Topic "Flying Dragon Citrus"
March 15-17,2009 . . . . . . . . . . Ruckersville, VA
Design: Gina Jogan- “Constructions & Panels”
Horticulture: Tina Tuttle- “Narcissus & Blooming Shrubs”
Allied Topic: Gina Jogan- “Proper Comments”
Registrar: Betty Gammon, 434-792-3283
APRIL 2009
April 28-29, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yakima, WA
Design: Julia Clevett - "New Book, New Look"
Horticulture: Dottie Howatt - "A Fresh Look at Families", "Monobotanic Horticulture"
Allied Topic: Joy Parker - "Mechanic of Working With Plastic"
Local Registrar: Norma Werst, 509-962-1897
MAY 2009
May 1-3, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Albuquerque, NM
Allied Topic & Design: Maddening Mechanics and New Look New Book-Julia Clevett
Horticulture: The Art and WOW of Combination Plantings-James Schmidt
Registrar: Maggie Rubino, 505-982-3770
JUNE 2009
June 24-25, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . Frankfort, KY
Design: Barbara Baker- Floral Craft Techniques; Tapestry (with Transparency and Panel); Parallel
Horticulture: James Schmidt- “Summer Perennials”
Allied Topic: James Schmidt- “Tropical Punch”
Registrar: Jean Henry, 502-875-2667
SEPTEMBER 2009
September 9-10, 2009 . . . . . .. . .Birmingham, AL.
Local Registrar: Betty Thompson, 205-631-3255
Instructors: Design - Gina Jogan, Topic "Functional Tables", Allied Topic: Fiberworks"
Hort. - Tina Tuttle, Topics "Hosta and Chrysanthemums", Allied Topic "Mis- Nomenclature"
September 20-22, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio, TX
Registrar: Charlotte Kellogg, 210-699-8655
Horticulture: Carolyn Hawkins- "Succulents"
Design: Peggy Nuse - "New Designs"
Allied Topic: Peggy Nuse
MAY 2010
May 10-12, 2010 . . . . . . . . Ocean City, MD
Local Registrar: Lou Whittington, 410-548-2641
Instructors: Design - Lynn Fronk, Topic "Exhibition Tables", Allied Topic "Better Backgrounds"
Horticulture - Dorthy Yard, Topics "Variegated Plants and Woody/Herbaceous Perennials", Allied Topics "Meet the Family"
SEPTEMBER 2010
September 28-29, 2010 . . . . . . . . Nashville, TN
Local Registrar: Kathy Rychen, 615-288-4155
Instructors: Design - Gina Jogan, Topic "Panel and Transparency Designs", Allied Topic "Evaluating a Standard Flower Show"
Horticulture - Tina Tuttle Topics "Collections and Displays", Allied Topic "Who am I and Where do I Belong"
For more information about a course near you, contact the chairman listed or NGC Chairman, Jean Ohlmann, 502-245-4503