Classes will resume October 10, and we are re-organizing our schedule to serve all of our students better, from those who are joining us for the first time to those who our most advanced.
AM (10-noon). JoAnn will be teaching the intermediate and advanced students at this time. These classes are $20. If introductory and/or beginning students would like to bring their own flowers and make arrangements on their own, they are welcome to do so. There will be no charge, and many students have found this a relaxing experience. If their arrangement is critiqued for credit, there is a fee of $10 for this morning session.
PM (1-3). Paula, Kiyoko and Arlene will teach the introductory and beginning students. All three have taught classes in the past, and I am certain they will lead you well. Our class prices will remain the same at $20, including flowers.
Please remember to send Kiyoko your membership dues by September 15 in order to attend class. If you have questions, please email her at kiyokom@aol.com. Even though rent has increased twice in the past two years, we will be able to keep dues at $55/year.
Upcoming Activities
The Yume Japanese Garden’s Fall Ikebana Festival is in November. Everyone is invited to make an arrangement, and Yume will provide the flowers, vases, and kenzan. If you are interested, please see one of the instructors.
Also in November, Jeanne Davis, Sr. Property Management Associate for Brookfield Properties and co-chair of the Brookfield Asian professional network, has asked us to do a teleconference ikebana demonstration for its employees at 160 malls across the country, including Hawaii. She is located at the Tucson Mall.