For anyone who played the ‘just for fun’ flower quiz that was available from the National Judges Committee stand at the NAFAS National Show recently held in Gloucester Cathedral, the answers are:- Periwinkle Hollyhock Cosmos Daisy Lavender Lily of the Valley Hyacinth Forget-me-not Carnation Snapdragon Petunia Water lily Catmint Black eyed Susie Geranium Wallflower Busy […]
If you love flowers and wish to develop your arranging skills, why not consider taking a NAFAS floral design course?
It is with great pleasure that the National Demonstrators Committee wish to announce that 3 candidates were successful in passing their National Demonstrators Test at Frodsham, Cheshire on Thursday 9th March 2023. Our congratulations to the successful candidates:- Sara Barrow, Flowers North West Julia Loudon, SAFAS and Northumberland & Durham Dawn Weaver, Cheshire and Mercia […]
We are delighted to announce that NAFAS has teamed up with National Teacher and International Demonstrator, Gill McGregor, to sell Gill’s educational books through the NAFAS website. There are 6 exciting titles available (see below) click on each design to see a full description of the books contents.
Welcome to the Spring edition of The Flower Arranger magazine. Enjoy the new season. Subscribe via our On-Line Shop
Please contact sylvia@nafas.org.uk to request a copy of the Supplement to the National Lists 2023.
The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies were honoured to be asked to arrange the floral displays at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Kent Floral Art Area Chairman, Gill Smaggasgale, Sussex Area Chairman, Jilly Griffin, Westminster Abbey Coordinator, Marilyn Marsh and former Kent Floral Art Area Chairman Jean Schofield […]
The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies wish to offer their condolences, thoughts and support to members of the Royal Family. Throughout her long reign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has led the nation with dignity and a sense of duty . We are thankful for her example of commitment and service. Katherine Kear MDPF, […]
To attend this evening of entertainment and superb demonstrations by two National Demonstrators please click here Tickets £20.00 per person
Thursday 11th May 2023 ‘The Reveal’ – 7.30pm to 9.30 pm -£12.00 per person Friday 12th May 2023 – 10am to 7pm Saturday 13th May 2023 – 10am to 6pm Please click here to purchase tickets Daily £28.00 per person 2-Day £45.00 per person Groups of 10+ £22.50 per person
To view videos from the NAFAS Virtual Show ‘Chasing Rainbows’, please use one of the following YouTube links:- Julie Pearson, NAFAS National Tutor – How to create a useful mechanic for your flower arrangements using floristry wire without using floral foam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh6EjEzK9s0 Bronda Dossett, Wessex & Jersey Area Speaker – ‘Chasing Rainbows’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5YpwNd_du0 Katharine Lee, […]
This week, the very talented Yan Skates attended London’s Garden Museum for British Flowers Week.
NAFAS is at Hampton Court Flower Show this week, July 4th – 9th NAFAS members have been teaching visitors to the show how to make a small floral design, and the pictures show 5 winners with their designs with London & Overseas Area Chairman, Gill McGregor. Our thanks go to Mig Kimpton for organising the […]
Congratulations to all who entered this year’s National Virtual Show ‘Chasing Rainbows’. Please click here to view the results list To view the video of winning competition images:- https://youtu.be/ZaEgvFahcgs To view the images of all entries:- https://www.facebook.com/NafasFlowers/
The second NAFAS Virtual Show ‘Chasing Rainbows’ takes place from 20th June 2022 to 1st July 2022 which will include competitions, talks, demonstrations and teaching ‘how to’ sessions – all will be available to view via our social media platforms and website. Please click here to listen to a message from Katherine Kear MDPF, National […]
ECT Travel are busy planning three options for anyone wishing to attend the National Show in Gloucester:- Club or Area Groups from 20 persons – leaflets are prepared in readiness to send to group organisers, 2-3 nights accommodation, coach hire and one day entrance to the Show with outline prices per hotel. After which tailored […]
In the age of online shopping, AmazonSmile has been introduced to increase revenue for selected charities. At no extra cost to the customer 0.5% of every eligible purchase is donated to a charity of your choice. If you have an Amazon account and are interested in supporting NAFAS further please click here to register for AmazonSmile
Congratulations to Chantal King and Christine Harrington of Liskeard & District Flower Arrangement Society for achieving a Gold at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival for “Wanderlust and Wonder”. The successful duo also won the People’s Choice.