Ikebana

I received a present from my Sensei today. It was a kind of tool to maintain Kenzan with. Kenzan is the spiny plates you use to attach the flowers to - the round one on the pic.
As Dad has borrowed me many of mums old Kenzan, it came in very handy!

The day's decoration was difficult as always and I have still only a vague idea of what to do,- its all about triangles and making miniature of the real nature,- and to make sure that the plants and flowers talk to each other like one big happy family. Even though it is difficult, I am really determined to learn it.

I also learned how three different branches, can make an awesome simple, very japanese decoration.

The pic shows the basic equipment I use during the class.