Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10 a.m.
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Class 1 Carnaval! Invitational Class Foyer - 5 Entries
Not to be judged
Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities come alive each spring with parties, parades, and a week of Carnaval festivities. Fantastic headpieces are a trademark of every Carnaval!
Design an interpretive headpiece capturing the color and drama of Carnaval. Fresh or dried plant material may be used, but fresh material must dominate. Accessories may be used with discretion. To be staged on a metal rod, painted Rosecliff White, 60” high, with a 10" x 10" top with 4 holes drilled in corners.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Joyce Girvin (508) 429-2818 | Nov-April (928) 284-4263
joycegirvin@aol.com
Class 2 Tapas! Salon Center - 4 Entries
Originating in Spain, Tapas—small plates of food designed to encourage conversation— are a hot culinary phenomenon in restaurants world-wide. Tapas are served in nearly every café in Spain and are so much a part of the culture that the Spanish invented the verb tapear, which means to go and eat tapas!
A functional tapas table for two on a 36" round table, 42" high. All components and table coverings provided by the designer.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Thelma Shoneman (978)-263-9466 | tshoneman@verizon.net
Class 3 Ole! Salon Corners - 4 Entries
With multi-cultural roots in Latin America, Cuba, Africa, and the United States, Salsa dancing has become popular in countries around the world. This romantic rhythmic dance combines physically expressive moves performed by couples in sensational attire.
A creative line mass design of all fresh plant material capturing the swirl and expressive movement of Salsa dancing. Staged on a pedestal painted Rosecliff White, 42" H with an 18" square top.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Thelma Shoneman (978)-263-9466 / tshoneman@verizon.net
Class 4 Mantilla! Mail-In Salon West- 4 Entries
Beautiful ornamental mantilla veils held in place with a high comb were first worn in Spain toward the end of the sixteenth century. This symbol of feminine virtue has deep roots in Catholicism, yet is an enduring symbol of female beauty in cultures around the world.
A decorative mantilla comb of all dried plant material, which will be displayed on a styrofoam mannequin head, provided by committee. Mannequin head to be viewed from the front. Staged on a balustrade table painted Rosecliff White, 52" H, 36" W and 14" D. Two designs on each balustrade.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Gloria Freitas-Steidinger (508)238-6601 | (941) 661-5231
freitaswoods@comcast.net
Class 5 Flamenco! Mail-In Ballroom - 4 Entries
The vivid flair of Flamenco dancing can be traced to the culture of Andalusian gypsies. Flamenco dancing is wildly popular in some unexpected places—Japan has more Flamenco academies today than Spain! Female Flamenco dancers frequently use large fans as part of this expressive dance.
A creative interpretation of a Flamenco fan. Fan should include a hook on its back for positioning on an adjustable metal stand. Staged in a large niche painted Rosecliff White with an oval opening, 35" H, 28" W and 24" D. Emphasis on all dried plant material.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Gloria Freitas-Steidinger (508)238-6601 | (941) 661-5231
freitaswoods@comcast.net
Class 6 Mosaico! Ballroom - 4 Entries
The beauty of mosaic tiles from Portugal and Spain reflect more than eight centuries of artistry—12th century Moorish palaces in Spain were known for the intricate patterns and colors of mosaic tiles on walls and floors.
A standing pavé design using two or more frames/panels interpreting mosaic tile. Displayed on a console pedestal, 36" H x 32" W x 18" D with an attached backboard, 32" W x 45" H. Emphasis on fresh plant material. Pedestal and backboard painted Rosecliff White.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Sue Redden (401) 245-8215 | sueredden@verizon.net
Class 7 Leyendas! Ballroom Center West - 4 Entries
Hispanic people trace their roots to Spain or Portugal. From Christopher Columbus to today’s important Hispanic figures in every level of American society from art to politics, Hispania has helped shape America as a country.
A hanging kinetic design of predominantly fresh plant material honoring a legendary person of Hispanic descent. Four designs: Christopher Columbus, Salvador Dali, Julio Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez. First come, first served. Design suspended in a wooden frame, 8' H x 8' W with a center hook, painted Rosecliff White. Staged in front of a stucco wall painted the same color.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Maureen Christmas (978)-263-0009 | MChristmas@comcast.net
Class 8 Picasso! Ballroom Center East - 4 Entries
Pablo Picasso’s revolutionary artistic accomplishments as a Spanish painter and a sculptor brought him universal renown and immense fortune, making him one of the best-known figures in 20th century art.
A creative expressive design interpreting a Picasso painting, staged on a drum 30" H with a 30 ½" round top painted Rosecliff White. Design to be placed in front of a 5' W x 8' H wall the same color. Paintings to be distributed first come, first served.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Sue Redden (401) 245-8215 | sueredden@verizon.net
Class 9 Tango! Ballroom - 4 Entries
At the turn of the 20th century, a new dance craze swirled out of poor neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Argentina and took Paris, then London, and finally New York by storm. By the early 1920s, the Tango was an enormously popular and enduring dance, transcending class, generational differences and geographic boundaries worldwide.
A design expressive of the Tango dance, staged on two tiered, tear-drop shaped pedestals with a combined diameter of 36", painted Rosecliff White. Taller pedestal; 24" H; shorter pedestal; 18" H. Fresh plant material should dominate design. Designs placed around the piano in front of fireplace and will be viewed from all sides.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Maureen Christmas (978)-263-0009 | MChristmas@comcast.net
Class 10 Conga! Ballroom East Wall - 4 Entries
With beginnings in Africa, Conga lines were a dance sensation in Cuba before becoming popular in the U.S. in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Conga lines are still a centerpiece in Cuban carnavals.
A horizontal design of mostly fresh plant material suggesting the movement of a Conga line, staged on a console pedestal 42" H x 43 ½" W x 17" D, painted Rosecliff White. Staged in front of a concave wall painted the same color.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Anne Elwell Reardon (781) 749-4560 | anne.elwell@comcast.net
Class 11 Rosa! Ballroom East Wall - 4 Entries
Floral designers around the world cherish South American roses grown in hot tropical climes along the equator. South American roses—especially from Ecuador and Columbia—are prized for huge blossoms in a gorgeous array of colors.
A mass design predominantly of roses staged on a pedestal 42" H with an 18" square top, painted Rosecliff White. Staged in front of a sheer off-white curtain 4' W x 10'H.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Christine Decas (508) 295-9260 | chrisdecas@comcast.net
Class 12 Hombre! Mail In Hallway Niche - 4 Entries
Bolo ties, with a piece of cord or braided leather and a round clasp or slide, have roots in American Indian culture, although some historians ascribe Spanish origins to Bolo ties, saying the name is derived from boleadora, an Argentine lariat.
A bolo tie clasp or slide of all dried plant material to be suspended by two hooks, five inches apart, in a black wooden niche, 18"H x 12"W x 12"D, lighted from above.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Gloria Freitas-Steidinger (508)238-6601 | (941) 661-5231
freitaswoods@comcast.net
Class 13 Salsa Verde! Dining Room Corners - 4 Entries
Salsa means “sauce” in Spanish and this very popular dipping sauce can be found in almost every American kitchen today. Green salsa is an equally tasty Spanish import spicing up tasty cuisine from coast to coast.
A monochromatic design of all green plant material from the designer’s garden only, staged on a pedestal painted light green, 42" H with a 16" square top. Eligible for the Bettie Bearden Pardee Award, see rule #12.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Christine Decas (508)-295-9260 | chrisdecas@comcast.net
Class 14 Mercado! Challenge Class Dining Room Center - 4 Entries
In Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries, "mercados" or open air farmers’ markets are symphonies of color, texture, taste and scent.
A creative design incorporating fruits/vegetables and flowers. Designers must use 3 out of 5 components provided by committee. Staged on a 30" H, dining room table corner, atop a 24" square x 8" H riser painted Rosecliff White.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Christine Decas (508)-295-9260 | chrisdecas@comcast.net
Class 15 Caliente! Dining Room - 4 Entries
From spicy chili peppers to steamy Salsa dancing, Spanish culture is hot-hot-hot!
A small design of mostly fresh plant material, staged in a 12"H x 12"W x 12"D white niche with an 8" circular opening. Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Designs not to exceed 8" in any direction. Lighted from above.
CLASS CONSULTANT: Anne Elwell Reardon (781) 749-4560 | anne.elwell@comcast.net