April freestyle workshop
16th April 2015 Our last meeting before the summer break was a visual treat with sensei Padma Swaminathan demonstrating freestyle in her inimitable way with lovely baskets. Her first moribana arrangement was highlighted with a Japanese umbrella, complemented with Dressina, Carnations and gypsophelia. Then Padma sensei used an oriental fishing basket, beautifully accentuating the graceful design of the weave with orchids and ornamental leaves in a refreshing freestyle arrangement Her third piece was this beautiful composition which had depth with the use of several materials in a well balanced arrangement. To the surprise and delight of all, Padma sensei then auctioned the parasol and the fishing basket, and donated the proceeds to the Study Group! A Big thank you, Padma sensei ! The Group then proceeded into a workshop, with all trying their hand at freestyle composition. In this moribana, Trishala looked to display the inner surface