Meeting Schedule

Morning Workshop 10:00 a.m.

Lesson on Grasses

Taught by Ikenobo Instructor, Pat Langs

Later on this summer, most everyone will have tall, long grasses and today, we will demonstrate techniques for using grasses in either a naturalistic way or a stylistic manner.

We will be using bear grass that will be provided for $5/person.*  

The arrangement will be considered an Ikenobo Jiyuka or freestyle.  In addition to the bear grass, you should bring 3-5 larger mum type blossoms (with leaves as surface) and an accent floral material such as wax flower or baby's breath. The grass will provide the line material, the larger flowers will provide the mass, leaves are considered surface material and the accent flower will be the pointe/dots to accent the arrangement.  

For a more natural expression, please bring a suiban or bowl and kenzan. For a more stylized look, bring a vase (with or without a kenzan) that could meet your interest in design.  We will work with you to achieve your desired result.  

Suggested Materials to Bring:

• 3-5 larger mum-type blossoms with leaves

• A few small accent flowers such as wax flower or baby’s breath

Supply Checklist:

• Container of your choice such as a moribana (low sided) container with a flat bottom, or a tall  stylized vase.

• Kenzan – sized for the container

• Watering can

• Hasami (shears)

• Flower bucket

• Container to carry home arrangement

• Plastic or newspaper to cover work area

• Cloth for clean-up

*Grasses $5 per person

Please RSVP to: ikebana.detroit@gmail.com 

by May 10th to reserve.