Information Regarding the "Show Me Your Creativity" Class in Atlanta!

Note: This class starts prior to the
Opening General Session.
It is from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008


Show Me Your Creativity Class Description - Valerie Trescot, Facilitator
Your owe it to yourself to participate in this bonus session! Each class attendee will be given a box full of products. You'll bring your container, newsprint, shred, ribbon, enhancements and cellophane for a fan if you want one. In addition, you'll bring the tools you're accustomed to working with. You'll have one hour to create a show stopping design. You must use all the product provided! This is an incredible experience for you, as there will be no two designs that even look remotely alike. This is a chance to show your creativity, and witness the creativity of others in the class. Further, it is proof that the same inventory can create lots of different looking designs, based on containers, enhancement and ribbon! Don't miss this great opportunity! Sign up today. $20 reserves your space in the class and covers a small percentage of the product you'll get to take home.

We cannot say enough about this exciting class and the experience of participating in it! Have we piqued your interest?
Here are the guidelines for the class and the materials you will need to bring:

You will not be judged on the size of your container, but based on product that is donated, you will need a container that is approximately 14 inches wide by 12 inches front to back. We're telling you the measurements so that you don't have a container that is too large or too small for this design project, as you will be required to use all the products provided.

You may choose any theme! Fall, Holiday, All Occasion or whatever your creative spirit envisions! The product colors are pretty generic. We try to keep them neutral, so that you can do virtually any type of design or color scheme.

You'll need to bring the following:

1. Your container

2. Newsprint

3. Shred

4. Floral Foam

5. Floral Enhancements

6. Ribbon

7. Cello for fan, if you desire one. The actual design cannot be wrapped.

8. Depending on how you design, you will need to bring the following tools: Wire, Scissors, Pliers, Cutting Utensil, Skewers, packing tape or other anchoring methods, such as glue dots or tape.

The design may not be shrinkwrapped or cellophaned. You will need to use a skewer, floral card holder, tape or some anchoring method to attach your fan/bow so that the design looks like it is a finished product.

You will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Design should make a creative statement, leaving the viewer with a dramatic first impression.

2. Mechanics should be hidden

3. Design should demonstrate attention to detail

4. Design should convey consistent use of color and theme throughout

5. Design should show effective use of container and enhancements

6. Design should show a balance of enhancements to size of container

Be prepared to work quietly, on your own, without assistance from anyone. No questions will be answered. No talking is allowed during class because it takes away from each participant's time. You will have one hour to put your design together. At the end of class, you will take your design to the competition room where it will be judged.

We are not going to limit you with regard to cost. The sky's the limit. Show us how creative you can be and have fun with it!

Note: You may either bring your design on the airplane as an extra piece of luggage, or ship it to the Atlanta Hilton. There will be receiving cost by the hotel based on weight.

Ship To:

Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

Mark Boxes CLEARLY:
Basket Connection Competition Entry
Hold for Guest: (your name)

You should ship your design to arrive between August 4 and 6.

Note: Hotel Policy For Shipping/Receiving Packages:

$.50 per pound. **Charges apply for both incoming & outgoing shipments.

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