WORKSHOP AT WAKAMATSU FARMS PLACERVILLE CA

Sogetsu Ikebana Classes

Arrangements in “Tsubo” Vases

A “Tsubo” vase is generally known as a vase which has a narrow

opening and wider, round body. It is more specifically defined as a vase

whose “rim diameter is wider than the size of your fist and the body

diameter is 1.5 times more or wider than its rim. There are three ways to

“Dome” (fix the branches) which will be demonstrated in this class:

“Kousa Dome” (splitting and interlocking the relatively thick Shin and

Soe), “Kugi-uchi Kousa-dome” (Fixing by crossing and nailing), and

“Yoko-ichimonji Dome” (Horizontal-single bar fixture). These methods

provide for a firm, stable base upon which to arrange the rest of your

composition. Tsubo arrangements have unique beauty, and can be

created for locations where larger arrangements would enhance the

space.

Bring: 

Water to drink, a bucket, sturdy garden shears, a cloth for cleaning and a small

bowl for cutting stems. Materials will be provided. Bring your own

container, however some suitable vases will be offered at low cost for

each class.

Instructor 

Yasmin Spiegel is a “Sensei“ (teacher) in the Sogetsu

School of Ikebana: Japanese flower arranging. Ages 8+w/adult

supervision. 

Cost: Individual classes $35/members, $40/non-members.

To Register:

Please check the American River Conservancy website (https://www.arconservancy.org/wakamatsu/events) for sign up.