Tag Archives: FreeStyle

October 20th Seasonal Freestyle

Posted on November 1, 2016 by ChanticleerBoard

  Hallowe’en is behind us and the weather appears to be telling us it is time to welcome winter. We will be continuing to explore free style and seasonal themes in our upcoming classes.       The October jiyuka/freestyle … Continue reading →

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Spring Festival at the Kurimoto Garden

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

Many thanks to all who participated in our club’s exhibition and demonstration at the Spring Festival. We would also like to acknowledge the support of Kerry Mulholland of the Devonian Gardens,  and the Japanese Consulate. Next regular lesson June 18. … Continue reading →

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March / April Update

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

I saw a robin today, yeah Spring! Thanks for your patience everyone. Here are the pictures, at long last. We finished off March with shoka sanshuike and shifted to freestyle in April. Each week we have been exploring a different … Continue reading →

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Nov. 20, 2014: Jiyuka / Freestyle

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

We celebrated the last regular class of the year with seasonal freestyle arrangements. Material included leucadendron, mini-carnations, hypericum, cedar, eucalyptus, craspedia, gypsophila (excellence), red willow, anthurium and philodendron. Wishing everyone a wonderful festive season and we look forward to seeing … Continue reading →

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Design Jiyuka / Freestyle

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

This follow up lesson in jiyuka allowed for practice is design freestyle. Materials are purposefully altered and artificial accessories may be used, but not artificial flowers. Beginners Series: planned for November. Details to be published soon as we are waiting … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Freestyle/Jiyuka

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

Following the better late than never philosophy, here are the pictures from our 2013 final session. Something to think about and perhaps inspire you to make a Valentine arrangement for your loved ones. Meanwhile, remember the Beginner’s Series starts next … Continue reading →

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Jiyuka / Free Style: September 4, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Jean-Marcel

Notes from the second Free Style class. These arrangements moved from naturalistic to designed. In Jiyuka: the container is part of the arrangement Elements to consider: lines points mass surface Think about: asymmetry gradations of colour, contrast, accent gradation of … Continue reading →

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