Fundamentals of Sogetsu Ikebana-Classes in Classic Japanese Flower Arranging

Sunday, August 18^th, 10am-1pm

Instructor Yasmin Spiegel, Flower Name: "Ki - Do" - "Her own Special Way", is a “Sensei“ (teacher) in the Sogetsu School of Japanese flower arranging, called “Ikebana”. Ikebana as a tradition is more than 600 years old. Since 2003, Yasmin has been a student of Kika Shibata Sensei, who is a second generation Master of Sogetsu Ikebana. Yasmin holds a Third Level Teachers Certificate. She is at home with both traditional Sogetsu forms and more modern sculptural arrangements. Yasmin has provided demonstrations and taught classes in Sogetsu at Wakamatsu Farms, the Sacramento Home and Garden Show, Davis Flower Arrangers, the Sacramento Floral Arrangers Guild, and Ikebana International. She is the current Co-President of Ikebana International, Sacramento Branch #26. Ages 8+w/adult supervision. Meeting location Gold Hill/Placerville area. Cost: Individual classes $35/members, $45/non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online. REGISTRATION LINK

Aug 18: Creating Structures using Wire Covered with Tissue Paper:

            Using alternative materials is one of the features of a Sogetsu arrangement. The unusual beauty of a flower arrangement with sculptural elements enhances the interest and enchantment of the creation. In this class we will fashion shapes out of flexible wire, and then glue various colors of tissue paper to the shapes. The finished sculptures will then be incorporated into our flower design for a unique composition. Bring any kind of container that inspires you.