Clipped: Raleigh's Amateur Floral Games Competition
Welcome to Clipped, the floral design competition where creativity blossoms under pressure! Inspired by the thrilling format of the hit TV show Chopped, Clipped challenges floral enthusiast to craft stunning arrangements using a surprise selection of flowers, foliage, and unconventional materials. Each round, contestants have a limited time to snip, arrange, and present their masterpieces to our panel of expert judges, and our live audience With each round, the stakes grow higher as one designer gets "clipped" until only the most creative and skilled designer remains. Will you rise to the challenge, or will you get clipped? Let the petals fall where they may!
Awards include:
Designer's Choice Best in Show
(1) FREE TG Floristry Workshop of your choosing
(1) Hour of Floral Design Business Consulting/Mentorship or a Floral Design Goodie/Supply Bag
"Designer's Choice" Best in Show Raleigh Floral Games Trophy
Be featured on our Social Platforms with your title
People's Choice Best in Show
(1) FREE TG Floristry Workshop of your choosing
(1) Hour of Floral Design Business Consulting/Mentorship or a Floral Design Goodie/Supply Bag
"People's Choice" Best in Show- Raleigh Floral Games Trophy
Be featured on our Social Platforms with your title
Interact with this competition as a participant, or as an audience judge. Whether you're a seasoned pro in your home or a passionate beginner, this is your chance to showcase your talent, win amazing prizes, and be recognized by the floral community.
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
Creativity & Originality: The uniqueness of the design and the imaginative use of floral elements.
Technical Skill: Precision in arrangement, attention to detail, and overall execution.
Color & Composition: The harmony of colors, balance, and the overall aesthetic appeal.
Theme Interpretation: How well the entry reflects the theme of the competition or the specific category.
Sustainability: For relevant categories, the use of sustainable materials and eco-friendly practices will be evaluated.
Compete in FOUR exciting categories including:
1. Centerpiece Design
2. Eco-Friendly/Sustainable Floral Design
3. Art and Theme Interpretation Design
4. Hand-Tied Bouquets
Your participant ticket includes, your flowers for 4 rounds of designing, snacks, materials and supplies, and overall event. This workshop will be held at our downtown Raleigh shop location, 130 E. Morgan Street. Your audience ticket includes snacks, entry, and enjoyment of the games.
Audience/ Judge Tickets:
Buddy Passes include your instruction and to make an arrangement with your best pals! One per ticket. Buddy passes are connected to full tickets, meaning there will be one arrangement made per one full ticket. Buddy pass recipients will not receive their own take-home. Buddy Passes available for all classes.
Location, Date and Time
"Clipped" will take place at our shop, located at 130 E Morgan Street in downtown Raleigh on November 16th from 5-8p
Parking
For parking, feel free to utilize the lot right beside the shop. There should be plenty, just be sure not to park in any reserved spots.
If this lot becomes full, there is free street parking after 6p, and Moore Square Parking deck is located at 233 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601. When you get in, feel free to take a seat inside, in the courtyard, or you can take a look around the shop!
This workshop is non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates.
Tickets
There are no physical tickets for this event. When you show up, we will check your name against our guest list.