BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) is an educational charity and is mainly a Club based Association.
You can become a member of NAFAS by joining a Flower Club in your local area. When you become a member of NAFAS affiliated society there are benefits available to you.
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Friendship through flowers. Social contact with people who share a love of flowers and plant material, as well as an artistic inclination.
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Access to education in floral art and design.
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Your subscription contributes towards the charity, which provides
education in the art of flower arrangement.
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Subscription to The Flower Arranger magazine at a privileged rate.
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Automatic membership of WAFA, the World Association of
Flower Arrangers.
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Access to NAFAS trained and qualified judges, demonstrators,
speakers and teachers.
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The opportunity to train as a judge, demonstrator or speaker at
Area or National level.
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Information about National and International events in the world of
floral art and design.
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The opportunity to compete an the annual NAFAS National Show.
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The chance to exhibit at the WAFA Show, which is held every
three years in a different country.
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The opportunity to learn more about gardening, plants and flowers.
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The chance to share in the conservation of rare species of plants
and flowers.
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Club membership rates vary, depending upon the subscription levied by each individual society.
Individual membership is available from NAFAS Headquarters at a cost of £40 per annum. This type of membership allows members to compete at the National Show and includes an annual subscription to The Flower Arranger magazine and 2 Newsletters per year. Individual membership of NAFAS is of particular benefit to people who do not wish to join a Flower Club, but still wish to enjoy the benefits of NAFAS membership.