In Person Workshop Guidelines

Checklist for Classes
  • Kenzan(s)
  • Hasami (scissors)
  • Bucket for water to hold your plant material while doing the arrangement
  • Wires, wire cutters, tape (as appropriate for arrangements being taught)
  • Paper or plastic bag for debris
  • Personal Class Attendance sheet
  • A Vase based on the type of arrangement being taught. See Container Guildelines
Workshop Etiquette
  • Arrive on time and select your table.
  • Prepare your work area
    – Fill the container and cutting dish with water.
    – Place kenzan in the container.
    – Place hasamis (scissors), towel, paper and pencil on the table.
    – Place branches and flowers in water and put them on the floor.  
  • Visit with the other participants but be seated and ready to start on time.
  • As a courtesy to the professor and other students, please DO NOT TALK during the demonstration, arranging time and critiquing sessions.
  • DO NOT start working until the demonstration is completed.
  • Raise your hand to receive help from the sensei or professor.
  • Throughout the entire workshop, communicate with the materials, NOT your neighbor.
  • Remember it is the Japanese custom that no food or drink is brought into the work area.
  • When your arrangement is completed and ready for the professor to critique:
    – Clean your work area.
    – Place the hasami in front of the arrangement.
    – Get the next number and place it next to your arrangement. Then watch while sensei corrects other arrangements.
    – Be sure a photo is taken of your corrected arrangement with your name tag.


Please silence all cell phones.