From: JoAnn Hyde, president
Re: March 13, 2025 Class
Spring is here and our chapter is blooming with activities. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 13 for our regular class. Please let me know whether or not you will be joining us by responding to this email now so we can order the appropriate amount of material. If you want to borrow a container and/or kenzan (frog), please let us know that as well.
In addition to the vases and kenzan listed below, be sure to bring your regular supplies: scissors, a grocery bag to dispose of extra material, a towel, a container for water, and a bucket to bring your flowers home. New students, please review the information under “Classes” on our website: https://azikebana.org.
Photos of the various vases are on our website: https://azikebana.org/816-2/.
| Class | Arrangement | Vase/Kenzan | Instructor | Fee |
| 10-Noon
Advanced |
Landscape | Appropriate landscape vase | JoAnn | $20 |
| 10-Noon
Beginning |
Moribana Upright (Chokuritsu-kei) | Oval. 1 kenzan – rectangle is preferable but others acceptable. | JoAnn | $20 |
| 1-3 pm
Introductory |
Hana Isho Rising (Tateru-katachi) | Half-moon or round, shallow container approx. 6-8” in diameter and 2” deep. 1 kenzan. | Kiyoko | $20 |
| 1-3 pm
Beginning |
Moribana Upright (Chokuritsu-kei) | Suiban or Madoka, 1-2 kenzan – rectangle is preferable but others acceptable. | Paula | $20 |
Japanese Spring Festival Saturday 3/15: Please consider rebuilding your arrangement for the festival at the Chinese Cultural Center. We want to showcase Ohara arrangements at all levels. If you plan to participate, please let us know now so we can save you a space. You may set up your arrangements on Friday 1-5 p.m. or Saturday at 8 a.m.
April Workshop with Satsuki Palter. Please bring your tuition for the April workshop to the March class. The workshop replaces our regular April class and promises be exceptional. We have a few spaces still open on Wednesday. Following is information about the workshop.