Meeting Schedule
August 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
In-Person Meeting & Workshop
at
Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church
23925 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI
Morning Workshop 10:00 a.m.
Basic Upright Style Moribana (Reversed) with an added element
Instructor: Leslie Rosinski of the Sogetsu School
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.
If you are interested in attending any of the meetings, or for any questions,
please contact us at ikebana.detroit@gmail.com
Schedule is subject to change.