Our February workshop was held on Sunday 1st February in the hall at Khandallah Presbyterian Church. Sandi led the workshop demonstrating using ‘Glass and Water’ with a glass container. Alyson joined her.
Sandi has provided the following notes:
As February is usually our hottest month, it seems appropriate to revisit the impact of the element of water in our Ikebana.
Glass containers allow us to emphasize the stalks as well as flowers. The positioning of what can be seen in the water should add interest to your composition. Do not use kenzan in your arrangements.
Materials are completely optional but do include greenery.
Beginners should read Book 2 lesson 16 which shows 2 floating examples which will introduce you to floating arrangements. If you don't have a suitable glass moribana your usual one will be fine.
Intermediates Refer to Book 4 lesson 12 page 86-87 with a good writeup you will find helpful.
Advanced Book 5 lesson 13 pages 66-69 have some interesting examples of more advanced compositions.”
