June 2023

"Letting Material Inspire Form - Fun with Curly Willow"

Presented by: Sue Grier-Ichiyo School, Candy Gallaher-Ikenobo School, Jane Irwin-Sogetsu School

Curly Willow is quite attractive and innovative when used as Ikebana line material because it has opportunity to create interesting, twisting shapes and provides a strong sense of movement.

From our different Ikebana Schools – Sue Grier (Ichiyo), Candy Gallaher (Ikenobo) & Jane Irwin (Sogetsu) – presented their interpretations in using Curly Willow as line material in various arrangements. It might be used simply as a striking line material or as twisted stems around the surface of a moribana. But there can be more - perhaps submerging stems in a glass container, incorporating them into basket containers, tying them into circles or even mixing them as assistants with other materials. 

Continue further below demo photos to see the arrangements created by workshop participants!