Miniature Ikebana

Through this class, participants will learn how to create a miniature ikebana arrangement. Miniature Ikebana is composed of several tiny arrangements that feature specific or special parts of the plant material.  The arranger must be creative in finding small containers for these arrangements.  Options may include, but are not limited to, lipstick caps, shot glasses, perfume bottles, mini liquor bottles, and/or create your own.  Anything that is tiny, solid, and can hold water could be used as a container. 

Select 5-7 mini containers, then closely examine your plant materials.  Observe carefully the different parts of them including petals, pistils, stamens, fruits, leaves, branches, stems, etc… and look for new discoveries that might not have been noticed before.  Pretend you are an insect living in a micro world; this might help you hunt for unique parts. 

Miniature ikebana is usually displayed on a base plate such as a tray, paper, felt, a mirror, wood, aluminum, copper, etc… Place the mini's on the base plate so that a movement or a flow can be felt by the way they are arranged.  Spacing is very important when placing your miniatures.  When finished, the collective arrangement should feel like a tiny original plant world or microcosm. 

• All tools and plant materials are provided for this class. Containers are also provided, and participants will be able to take home their full miniature arrangement. The mini containers description are: *a set of 5, charcoal-colored terra cotta vessels measuring 3.5"H x 2"W, created in India.

• Class will be held at Yanagi Botanic Arts Studio located inside Yobel/ The Look Up Gallery building.  Paid parking is available through street parking and parking lots.   

•Reference photo shows an example of the arrangement that will be created and the materials used may differ in the actual class.

•Reference photo shows *a set of 5, charcoal-colored terra cotta vessels measuring 3.5"H x 2"W