Ikenobo Edmonton Study Group

Ikebana , the Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

Due to COVID 19 all in person classes are postponed until it is safe to return.

Members are welcome to participate in on-line classes.

• Sign up through the on-line system.
• The class lesson video and notes are posted in our Members section.
• Prepare your arrangement.
•  Send us your pictures 2 days before the class.

Please contact us if you have questions, would like to observe a class or book an on-line demonstration.

ikebanaclub@gmail.com

Shoka

What is needed :

• a shoka style container
• the largest kenzan that will fit in your container
• gravel (if needed for your container)
• your ikebana toolbox see below
• Note: wire & tape not usually needed for shoka

Jiyuka/Freestyle

 

• Jiyuka/Freestyle container: check here for examples if you don’t have the container in this photo
• 1 or 2 kenzans or floral foam (if needed for your container)
• gravel (if needed for your container)
• your ikebana toolbox, see below

What should be in your ikebana basket and toolbox for every lesson:

• floral shears/cutting tool 
• wire cutter (never use floral shears to cut wire)
• small scissors
• small stapler
• a selection of wire, #22, 24, 30
• small cloth for cleaning
• a plain piece of plastic to cover your work space (approximately 2ft. X 3ft./recycling bag will do)
• plastic for covering your arrangement in cold weather ( large recycling bag works well)
• floral tape : greens for stems, browns for branches
• clear hockey tape
• kenzans
  • medium-sized plastic margarine type containers  for transporting the arrangement after class. 1 per kenzan used.
• small pail for your flowers while working and transportation