Floral art group members scoop prizes

Katikati Floral Art group members scooped four major prizes at the Thames Valley Area meeting themed A Garden Party, gaining first places in three out of five levels. Dianne Connelly-Cook was also named Designer of the Day.

Katikati Floral Art groups designers Diane Hart, Diane Pocock and Helen Heller also entered the Thames Valley Designer of the Year, in which Helen came away with third place.

The next Area Day will be held in Katikati during the Katikati Festival of Arts and Mural Contest on October 5.

The theme will be ‘A Rustic Wedding’.

Katikati Floral Art group will have internationally acclaimed Francine Thomas from Tauranga to do a demonstration, which will be open to the public.

Diane Hart gained first place in senior.

Dianne Connelly-Cook’s floral design won Premier and Designer of the Day.

Helen Heller placed third in Designer of the Year for Thames Valley.

Gayle Nairn was first in the novice section.