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History of Newport and the Mansions
Founded in 1639, Newport was an important port city, a center of the slave trade, a fashionable resort and the summer home of the Gilded Age rich.
What was the Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented change in America. Fortunes were spent on luxuries such as the lavish "summer cottages" of Newport.
Deep Dive into the Show
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THIS CLASS IS FULL
Foyer, 4 Entries
“What big eyes you have.” “The better to see you with, my dear!”
Staging: On a mirrored pedestal measuring 42” high x 14” square. Viewed from three sides. The class will be staged opposite the Grand Staircase. Photo of staging and staircase will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
Class Consultant: Pat Fernandez, mplwfernandez@aol.com, (610) 291-3886)
Ballroom, 4 Entries
“Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum” The magic beans grew and grew and grew and grew!
Staging: All floral materials and tools supplied. On a console painted Rosecliff White measuring 36” high x 32” wide x 17-1/4” deep with attached backboard 45” high x 32” wide. Viewed from three sides.
Class Consultant: Pat Fernandez, mplwfernandez@aol.com, (610) 291-3886
“Lured by his magic flute, they danced along behind him.” With the help of The Grimm Brothers and Robert Browning, this cautionary tale has survived for centuries. The Pied Piper remains a central figure for the small German village of Hamelin.
Staging: On a pedestal painted Rosecliff White measuring 36” wide x 17” deep x 42” high. Viewed from three sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
Nothing could be more “Wicked” than an explosion of color, texture and fragrance. To Quote Glinda, “You’re gonna be popular!”
Staging: On a pedestal painted Rosecliff White measuring 42” high x 16” square. Viewed from all sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
*Design must conform to either a Traditional or Modern Mass description as per the definitions in the Glossary.
Class Consultant: Vicki Iannuccillo, viannuccil@aol.com, (401) 465-1160
THIS CLASS IS FILLED
In the morning, they asked her, “Did you sleep well?” “Oh!” said the Princess. “No. I scarcely slept at all. Heaven knows what’s in that bed. I lay on something so hard that I’m black and blue all over. It was simply terrible.”
Staging: On a console 48” high x 20” square painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from three sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
“Someone’s been eating my porridge!” “Someone’s been sitting in my chair!” “Someone’s been sleeping in my bed, and she’s still there!”
Staging: On a pedestal 42” high x 24” square painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from three sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
A Miniature Design incorporating an accessory. Ballroom, 4 Entries
“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.”
Staging: On a console painted Rosecliff White. Entry will be displayed on an “L” shaped open niche 8” high x 8” long x 8” deep, painted Rosecliff White, which may be modified without damaging the niche. Viewed from the front. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
Class Consultant: Vera Bowen, verabowen9092@gmail.com, (401) 225-9680
*A Miniature Design is defined by not exceeding 5 inches in any direction. Design will be placed on an 8” high x 8” wide x 8” deep open niche painted Rosecliff White. Underlays and backgrounds are allowed as long as they do not damage the niche.
This class is only open to Novices, defined as designers who have never won a Blue Ribbon in The Newport Flower Show in the Floral Design Division.
“And Ella continued to see the world not as it is, but as it could be, if only you believe in courage, and kindness, and occasionally, just a little bit … of magic.”
Staging: On a pedestal painted Rosecliff White measuring 42” high x 18-1/2” round (fluted). Viewed from three sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
Dining Room, 4 Entries
No trip to the “Fair” would be complete without bringing home a trophy to celebrate those small victories.
Staging: Topiary Bear form provided to Exhibitors. On a pedestal painted Rosecliff White measuring 36” high x 18” square. Viewed from three sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
Class Consultant: Jim Donahue, JDonahue@NewportMansions.org, (401) 847-1000, ext. 154
Flowers sparkle like fireworks. The Asian style of flower arranging with its sparse placement of plant materials features blossoms like a magical fireworks display.
Staging: On a pedestal painted Rosecliff White measuring 42” high x 14” square. Viewed from three sides. A photo of staging will be included in the Exhibitor Packet.
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