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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Morning Workshop 10:00 a.m.
Focus on Spring Branches
taught by Ikenobo Professor Cheryl Linck
For our April morning program Ikenobo Professor Cheryl Linck will present a workshop highlighting branches. In the Ikenobo school, Kimono (woody materials) are commonly used in arrangements. In fact, there are certain one material styles which incorporate only one variety of branch material.
Suggested materials to bring: 3-5 branches, may use 2 varieties (ex. Pussy Willow, Plum, Apricot, Cherry, Peach, Forsythia - It is ok to cut branches from your garden,
(non-blooming branches are also interesting); 1-3 spring flowers (ex. ranunculus, tulips, narcissus, snowdrops or Leucojum) and if your flowers do not have leaves, additional leaf material.
Supplies Needed:
Container of your choice such as a moribana (low sided) container with a flat bottom. Or a tall vase.
Kenzan – sized for the container (2 ½” or larger)
Watering can
Hasami (shears)
Flower bucket
Container to carry home arrangement
Plastic or newspaper to cover work area
Cloth for clean-up
Afternoon Workshop 12:30 p.m.
Shape of the Container
Lesson 3-11
taught by Sogetsu Instructor, Leslie Rosinski
Spring is in the air so let’s also bring it into our homes in this lesson. When making an arrangement the primary focus is normally on the materials rather than the container. Let us change that approach and develop ideas of the arrangement from the container to be used.
We want to use medium to large baskets with a handle. The straight lines of the branch materials along with the curve of the basket handle widen the space of the arrangement.
Supplies Needed:
Woven basket with handle
Cup kenzan/short can or cup in which a kenzan
can be placed
Extra kenzan to act as counterweight
Hasami (floral shears)
Cutting bowl
Plastic or newspaper to cover work area
Pitcher or bucket
Camera, and cloth for clean up
Materials Needed:
2 to 3 sprouting branches
3 to 5 spring flowers such as: tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, narcissus, etc.
A few berries or smaller filler flowers of your choice if you like
NOTE: We will collect a fee of $5.00 per person per month to help offset costs for our venue.
We will have a door prize each month, so, as you pay, you will receive a ticket for a chance to win an ikebana related item.
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.
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