Meeting Schedule

In this workshop we will be creating a basic upright style in a low container. Our kenzan placement will be in a reversed style, called Gyakugatte (which means right hand side). We will use an added element in this arrangement as well; in this instance -- ROCKS!

Materials to Bring:

• 2 straight branches such as dogwood, spirea, hydrangea, plum, cherry, azalea, iris leaf, etc. plus a few extra for added support

• 3-5 medium flowers of your choice

• plus small added filler flowers or berries ( Queen Anne's lace, spirea, camomile, butterfly bush, beauty berry, hypericum, coleus flowers, etc.)

• 10-20 rocks, 1" to 2" in size, or a variety of sizes (can be plucked from the yard and washed)

Supplies Needed:

• Low, flat bottom moribana container ( round, square, rectangular) at least 10 inches in diameter

• Kenzan (at least 2 1/4 inches dia.)

• Hasami (floral shears), and cutting bowl

• Plastic or newspaper to cover work area

• Pitcher/bucket Towel for clean up

• Camera to photograph creations

Please bring your mask

Please bring your own lunch and cup for hot tea if you like.