Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth
Unseen, both when we wake and when we sleep.
John Milton, Paradise Lost (1667)
Review the Botanical Arts Division Rules & Guidelines | Botanical Arts Entry Form
Class 1. Fantasy Necklace | Jewelry Class* | Salon | 4 Entries
Where else but Eden would a Fantasy Necklace constructed of bits of the garden be more appropriate? A “natural” piece of Paradise.
A Necklace, created from dried plant materials. Necklace will be staged within a niche on a black velvet stand to be supplied to exhibitor upon registration. Niche lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Exhibitor may keep necklace form. Please note that any alterations made to the niche such as matting should extend above the interior sightline. Niche Size: 25 3/4" High x 18" Wide x 18" Deep / Circular Opening 12" Diameter
Class Consultant: Susan Winter | susanw@builders-surplus.com | 401-413-6772
Class 2 A Perfect Love | Jewelry Class* | Salon | 4 Entries
While the wedding ring is a commitment to another, the self-love ring is a commitment to self-care giving us the
strength and compassion to care for others.
A Self-Love Ring, created from dried plant materials. Ring will be staged on a velvet form within a niche. Velvet form to be supplied to the exhibitor upon registration. Niche lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Exhibitor may keep velvet ring form. Please note that any alterations made to the niche such as matting should extend above the interior sightline. Niche Size: 12" High x 12" Wide x 12" Deep with a 9 1/2" Circular Opening (Opening is 1/2" from base of Niche)
Class Consultant: Susan Winter | susanw@builders-surplus.com | 401-413-6772
Class 3 (FULL, no longer accepting entries) Eve’s Ensemble | Miniature Couture Class* | Salon | 4 Entries
Cast out of Eden, Eve was the very first to have a fully sustainable wardrobe.
A Miniature Cover-up, constructed entirely of dried plant materials. The cover-up will be staged within a niche on a doll form to be supplied to the exhibitor upon registration. Niche lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Exhibitor may keep doll form. Please note that any alterations made to the niche such as matting should extend above the interior sightline. Niche Size: 12” Wide x 18" High x 12” Deep - Light on Top with Mirror back and Step Insert. Doll Form Size: 9.84” Tall x 2.95” wide
Class Consultant: Sarah Boynton | sjbgarden@aol.com | 781-771-6947
Class 4 The Serpent’s Reign | Form Class* | Salon | 4 Entries
"To reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell, then serve in Heav'n."
Milton, Paradise Lost, Satan, Book I.
Cast out of Eden to forever crawl the earth on his belly, the serpent constantly evolved trying to lure prey and hide from predators with seductive and colorful designs.
A Serpent, created from dried plant materials. The serpent will be staged within a niche to be supplied to the exhibitor upon registration. Niche box lighted from above and painted Verde Green. The box will be provided to the exhibitor upon registration. The entire interior of the box may be enhanced. Viewed from the front.
This entry may extend up to 10 inches beyond the perimeter of niche box. Exhibitor may enhance the niche as they choose either with covering (such as matte board) or with plant materials. Exhibitor may keep the niche box and therefore may alter the interior. The exterior of the niche must remain clean and consistent in color for staging. Exhibitor may keep niche box. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet including paint samples. Niche Box Size: 30” High x 18” Wide x 4” Deep
Class Consultant: Sarah Boynton | sjbgarden@aol.com | 781-771-6947
Resource for Botanical Arts Techniques: https://sarahboynton.net/informational-videos
*Class Types are defined in the Glossary of Terms.
Please refer any questions to the Class Consultant.
Exhibitors may keep the staging forms provided (all velvet forms, the doll-sized mannequin, and the niche box).