1. Moribana Vase: — Shallow, wide, flat-bottomed, ceramic or glass container; non-decorative. Approx. 12″ D. Round, rectangular, square. *
2. Nageire Vase: — Tall, straight-sided, narrow cylinder, ceramic; non-decorative. High-fired. Approx. 12” H x 3-1/2” W. *
3. Kenzan (‘pin frog’) — High-quality, Japanese-made. Approx 4” diameter.*
4. Ikebana Scissors — High-quality, Japanese-made. *
5. Bowl – Small, with wide mouth, that can hold 2-3 cups of water
6. Towel — Terrycloth kitchen towel
7. Pitcher — Tall, cylinder-style to hold your flower materials
8. Notebook
RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Textbook for beginning Sogetsu Ikebana.*
NOTE: Scissors and kenzans cost $30-35 each. Vase prices vary, with ceramic models costing approximately $45-50+ each. See Resources for supply sources.
* Ikebana supplies and the textbook can also be purchased from your instructor. Click here to place your order in advance.
Other Important Things to Bring to Your Lesson:
Your love of flowers,
Your sense of beauty,
Your desire to learn,
Your patience,
A sense of humor, and
An open mind.