This is a mixed arrangement usually using autumn flowers and grasses. Familiarity with a basic shoka design and its three main yakueda and proportions is important to your being able to create this design.

Please bring:

• Type A, C, D, F, G or I container with an opening large enough for a 3″ diameter kenzan or larger.  Please no bronzes this time.
• We are creating two designs. Consider bringing two different containers or at least a 2nd kenzan for your 2nd design.
• A basket (see Type G containers) without handles is also appropriate, but be sure you have the right mechanics (insert) and sufficiently sized kenzan. This arrangement has many insertions and a small opening/kenzan is not recommended. See pictures of maze ike arrangements in baskets within suggested reading material.
• Pebbles to raise your kenzan to within 1/2 inch of the top edge of your container. Pebbles must be no larger than your little finger nail.
• Line material and all flowers will be provided for this lesson.
• Check the Resources page of this website for a list of what to bring to class.
• Your lunch or a snack.

Please read:

• Invitation to Ikenobo Shoka Shofutai I – pages 32-33
• New Shoka I textbook page 36
• More to Learn Shoka – Sandan Nagashi – pages 90-92

We arrive at 11:30 AM, set up for class and make any necessary ginza purchases.  The lesson begins at 11:45AM and you are generally on your way home by 4-4:30PM. Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy while we are arranging.