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 Ikebana Workshops April 26 and May 31, 2009
Kobo Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
Where & When
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206)381-3000
 Sundays, April 26 and May 31, 2009

 
Japanese flower arranging workshop
 with Megumi Schacher
 
 Sunday, April 26, 1-3pm
 Sunday, May 31, 1-3pm
Sakura

Join us for two workshop sessions with Ikebana instructor, Megumi Schacher featuring contemporary spring arrangements using Northwest flowers and plants.
 
The class is open to the beginner or for those with more experience. 
Megumi is a member of the Seattle branch of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana and a certified instructor.
 
Session 1:   Spring in the Northwest, April 26, 1:00 - 3:00pm
The long gloomy winter is finally giving way to spring.  Use ikebana
techniques to create a centerpiece arrangement using spring flowers and branches, symbolizing the renewal of life and celebrating the season. 
$30
 
Session 2:   Using Tall Vases, May 31, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Tall vases are challenging.  Learn ikebana techniques to fix branches and
flowers inside tall vases.  No "clump and dump" here -- the challenge is to
position your branches, leaves and flowers at angles inside the vase to achieve beautiful effects.  (Some ikebana experience is helpful but not required)
$30
 
Also featuring a special showing of Ikebana containers and vases created by Chris Nielsen in collaboration with Megumi sensei.  

Class fee:  $30 per person/per session.  All flower and plant materials will be provided by the instructor.  Students will be asked to bring a few items from home in a class supply list.
 
Advanced registration and payment is reqired.
To make a reservation please inquire by email at info@koboseattle.com or call (206) 381-3000 by 4/22 for session 1 and by 5/27 for session 2.  Space is limited. 
 
Checks should be made payable to Megumi Schacher and mailed to
c/o Kobo, 604 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA  98104 before the workshop dates.
 


 
(206)381-3000
 
Upcoming events
 
April 10 - May 12, Northwest artist, Kaz Posynanski, landscapes and still lifes.  Opening reception, this friday, April 10th, 6 - 8pm.
 
May 8, Friday evening with furniture designer, Rom Lee, 6 - 8pm
 
May 9, Saturday - Higo Variety Store Museum special event.  More details soon. 
 
June 27 - July 25, Lilith Rocket and Ani Kasten, ceramic artists  
 
New Arrivals at KOBO!
 
New work from Ken Taya at KOBO! Aguri-doomo, KokeChix and Enfu Bar.
 
Introducing T-Shirt's by Namu Design - Ume-chan, Mekaju (a hip, mechanical creature created by Japanese graphic designer, Namu.   Exclusive to KOBO!           
 
 
A Day in the life at KOBO
 
 
We caught up with Bruce and Sara Naftaly when they stopped by KOBO the other day.  Here are some exciting new projects they are working on that we wanted to pass along.
 
Sara and Bruce have designed a special dinner event coming up on Tuesday, April 28th.  A Chef's Tasting Menu featuring Claudio Corallo Chocolate in which each coarse is perfectly paired with a specially selected wine.
 
Their second new offering is the "Beat the recession - Mon Dieu! Prix Fixe Menu.  View details of the Gastronomic Stimulus Package and their Chef's tasting menu at www.legourmandrestaurant.com.
 
 
Sara and Bruce Naftaly