October Chapter Meeting: Designing with driftwood
October 27, 2025
Sensei Leslie Wier-Fincher from the Sogetsu School demonstrated the use of driftwood in various ways, followed by a workshop. Members then enthusiastically created their own arrangements using driftwood, seasonal materials, and their favorite containers. Dorinda Wilkinson also received her Yonkyuu Shihan (Teacher 4th grade) certificate in the Sogetsu school from her Sensei Patricia Bonarek.
September Chapter Meeting: Furoshiki, Japanese Wrapping Cloths
September 29, 2025
President Yukiko Brown and member Kimiko Ikeda welcomed everyone to our first meeting of the 20245-2026 season with a beautiful demonstration on using Furoshiki in different ways to accent our Ikebana arrangements. Using the techniques demonstrated, members created their own arrangements. We also welcomed several new members for this season!