WITH GALINA KOFOD

In this workshop, students will learn a famous Japanese flower making technique known as Somebana.

The flowers make using this technique look much more realistic than flowers made with the traditional French flower making technique.

Participants will go through all the stages of the process of creating flowers from the silk. This will include preparation of the silk, making patterns, dying silk, assembling and finishing techniques. They will learn to work with a wide range of Japanese style flower making tools. Students will achieve some proficiency in Japanese Somebana flowing making techniques.

In the class, the students will make a stunning, silk English Rose. They will know how to modify the rose to make a fabulous peony.

All materials included.