Workshop led by Kate Graham: Theme 'Creating Movement with Spiral Structures'

Our monthly workshop was held on Sunday July 5 in Khandallah Presbyterian Church Hall, 33 Ganges Road.

Kate has provided the following notes:

In this workshop we will make spiral structures using bamboo skewers to incorporate in our arrangements. You will need to bring a packet of a least 100 skewers. They can be any length depending on the arrangement you will use them in.

In the picture below I used 20cm and 15cm lengths.

I will bring some cotton string and also some spray paint in white, red and gold which we will hopefully have time to use.

Please bring a container and simple materials for an arrangement.”

Kate demonstrating how to use skewers to enhance an arrangement

Kate used two with hazel branches with twisted skewers in a large ceramic vase

Kate demonstrating how to use skewers to enhance an arrangement

Carolyn arranged coprosma branches with a single chrysanthemum and twisted skewers in a ridged, raised container

Penny arranged used tall chrysanthemum and tulips with low hebe sprigs and a simple circle of skewers in a large black suiban container

Kathy arranged bird of paradise flowers and leaves with twisted skewers in a side opening container

Helen arranged vine and a single protea with twisted skewers in an interesting ceramic vase

Adriana arranged winter roses with twisted skewers around and under the glass vase

Yoko arranged kawakawa and small chrysanthemums with dyed, twisted skewers in a ceramic vase

Lyn arranged lilies and a delicate sprig with twisted skewers in a round low container

Sudama arranged a single camellia with twisted willow and skewers in a blue narrow vase

Sandi arranged tulips, protea, leaves and pohutukawa branches with twisted skewers in a round pottery container

Elizabeth stringing her dyed skewers

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