Dallas Scheduled Events

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month from September through May from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. The meeting locations will vary, so it is important to call or verify that no changes have been made.

Cambell Green Recreation Center

16600 Park Hill Drive

Dallas, Texas 75248

214-670-6314

Specific Events:

September 18, 2008

Symphony of Autumn Presented by Master Sogetsu Teacher Arai Eien, from Tokyo, Japan

A wonderful demonstration of sculptural arrangements, using Bamboo, curly willow, and pussywillow. Followed by a great buffet lunch and workshop focusing on curly willow and bamboo, ( including splitting the bamboo).

Bent Tree Country Club

201 Westgrove Dr.

Dallas, Tx. 75248

972-931-3310

Reservations Required

October 16, 2008

Harvest Basket Arrangements, Presented by Jerry McManus, Charlene Nixon, and George Trauth Slide show, Workshop, and Ginza

A slide presentation of beautiful basket arrangements with ideas and commentary by our presenters. Participants need to bring their favorite basket and fall materials to arrange their own Harvest Basket Arrangement. A Ginza of items of sale will be available during the program.

Campbell Green Recreation Center

16600 Park Hill Dr.

Dallas, TX 75248

214-670-6314

November 20, 2008

East Meets West Presented by Sharman Palmer From Weatherford, TX.

Sharman will complete a large tablescape for Thanksgiving and Christmas with an Ikebana slant. A raffle for a portion of the two arrangements will be held at the end of the program. There will be a potluck luncheon immediately following the presentation.

St. Basil the Great Church Hall

1118 East Union Bower Rd.

Irving, Tx. 75061

December 12, 2008

Holiday Luncheon

Joint meeting with Sogetsu Dallas Chapter

11AM-1:30 PM

Swan Court

2435 North Central Expressway, # 102

Richardson, TX. 75080

972-235-7926

January 11-26, 2009

Joint exhibit with TAO Art

Irving Arts Center

3333 N. MacArthur

Irving, TX 75062

Jan. 15, 2009

Birds in Flight Presented by Karen Murrell

This workshop is in conjunction with our annual fall exhibition. Participants will learn to weave flax leaves into the form of birds.

Irving Arts Center

3333 N. MacArthur

Irving, TX 75062

Reservations for materials required.

February 19, 2009

Creating arrangements combining flowers with nonconventional materials Presented by Mina Kelly, Sogetsu School

This presentation will use unusual, recyclable, crazy items in Ikebana arrangements. It is sure to be a creative, fun day. Participants are asked to think outside the box and bring the craziest materials they can find to create their own arrangement.

Campbell Green Recreation Center

16600 Park Hill Dr.

Dallas, TX 75248

March 19, 2009

Harmonizing container and arrangement Presented by Ginny Marsh, Studio potter from Rockwall, TX

This presentation will show the relationship of the container to the Ikebana arrangement. Ginny will gladly discuss custom orders of containers. Please bring a sketch or photograph of a container you would like her to make for you. She will also bring some of her containers that will be for sale during this event.

Campbell Green Recreation Center

16600 Park Hill Dr.

Dallas, TX 75248

April 16, 2009

Saga Garyu School Demonstration and Workshop Presented by Novuko Ohgi, Saga Garyu Teacher From Seattle, Washington

Demonstration followed by Box lunch and afternoon workshop

Campbell Green Recreation Center

16600 Park Hill Dr.

Dallas, TX 75248

Reservations required.

May 21, 2009

End of year Celebration Luncheon and Installation of Officers

11-1:30

Diann Contestabile's home.

228 Steeplechase Dr.

Irving, Tx. 75062