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Do you have that one container or basket that you never use because you can’t figure out how it can hold water/kenzan/flowers, etc?  For this lesson, we want to bring those awkward pieces and try to remedy this problem. The Sogetsu School emphasizes that anyone can practice ikebana, anytime, anywhere, and with almost any material.  This also goes for containers. Creativity and innovation beyond traditional constraints is encouraged.

So on that note - please bring your most difficult container or basket, and together we will apply some techniques that can keep these vessels from gathering dust on the shelf.

Supplies Needed:

• Awkward container or basket

• Kenzan, one or two, different sizes (to fit into container) Cup kenzan, if needed

• Pebbles/small rocks/marbles

• Wire (some will be provided)

• Hasami (floral shears)

• Cutting bowl

• Plastic or newspaper to cover work area

• Pitcher or bucket

• Camera, and cloth for clean up

Materials Needed:

• One or two branches (from leafy shrubs such as:  boxwood, spiraea, burning bush, lilac etc.)

• Any flowers from your garden, can be as few or as many as you wish