Marion Abiss Part 2, Floral art in Feilding - Manawatu Conversations

Description

Part 2 of 4. Floral art began for Marion Abiss in the 1980s from a love of gardening
 She joined the Feilding Floral Art Group through friends
 Floral art involves creativity beyond simple flower arranging
 Themes guide designs, such as seasons or special occasions
 The New Zealand Floral Art Society supported learning and teaching
 Qualified teachers ran classes and national activities
 Marion took exams and gave demonstrations in different places
 Photography was important as floral work is short-lived
 Her designs were sometimes selected for annual floral art diaries
 Judging focused on design, freshness, and interpretation of themes
 Floral art led to community work and civic event displays
 The hobby encouraged creativity, mindfulness, and lifelong learning

Identification

Date

May 19, 2026

Digitisation id

COMM1793510507