On the weekend of September 9-10, an Exhibition and workshop were organized by Cliff Shinju Byrnes and Gananoque members. Exhibitors set up at the O’Connor Gallery, 130 King Street, Gananoque, on Saturday afternoon. Six members from Ottawa made the trip from Ottawa. The arrangements were designed to complement works of artist Jana Traversy that were featured in the gallery.

After setting up, the exhibitors went to the nearby Anglican Parish Hall, 35 Princess Street for a potluck supper followed by a Kokedama workshop, which was interesting and a lot of fun! The workshop was a fundraiser for the Chapter.

The Ikebana and Shunga Exhibition and the Vernissage of the artist was held from 1:00-4:00 on September 10^th.  It was well attended and attracted a lot of interest.

The weekend was very enjoyable for all.

Notes:

Website of O’Connor Gallery is https://all-opening-hours.ca/04239073/O%E2%80%99Connor_Gallery

Website of Jana Traversy: https://janatraversy.com/

Note on Kokedama: Kokedama literally translates from “koke” meaning moss and “dama” meaning ball. This moss ball has experienced a resurgence as a modern art form useful for uniquely presented plants and flowers. It is a form of Japanese garden art that is centuries old and tied into the practice of bonsai. It is an accent to that mode of plant display where a moss ball is the focal and supporting point for a sculpted tree or plant. The moss ball is fixed to a platform or suspended from string with the plant growing out from the sphere. Read more at Gardening Know How: What Is A Kokedama: Tips On Making Kokedama Moss Balls https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/making-kokedama-moss-balls.htm