“One of the basic urges of mankind is the desire to create. Creative flower arranging is an art form in which the artist’s vision is expressed through the use of plant materials. Using the elements and principles of design, the artist strives to achieve the following attributes – beauty, harmony, distinction, and expression…”

excerpt from NGC President’s Message,

Sandra H. Robinson, NGC President 2015-2017

“Knowledge of the Elements and Principles of design is essential in creating any successful art form.
A “design” is a plan bringing order to an art form by using the elements and principles of design to create beauty, harmony, distinction and expression.”

Excerpt from Handbook for Flower Shows, Designs, p.63