Hello all,
For Saturday's masterclass I provided all the attendees with pomegranates from my small tree, which was quite prolific this year. I, then, gave them different dried materials from my hoard in the storeroom and some, other fresh material. They were to choose their own container which had to be heavy enough to carry the weight of the pomegranates.
As there were two students absent, I took one lot of materials, which comprised of dried palm inflorescence, pomegranates and variegated New Zealand flax and created the arrangement above. I should point out that the dried piece is not touching the tabletop but hovering just above it.
Christine had an unnamed piece of dried material, pomegranates and two monstera deliciosa leaves. She chose a tall, heavy, nageire container, the colour of which picked up the blush on the fruit. She kept the fruit close to the container (and the centre of gravity) and added interest by featuring the underside of the large monstera leaf.
Vicky had a bunch of dried corky elm, pomegranates and a hanging amaranthus. She chose a heavy container with a split down the middle. She, wisely, avoided filling the gap made by the split.
Having finished early, Vicky, then, picked up the materials which were for the second absent person and made another arrangement. This time she had a large, dry palm inflorescence, pomegranates and aspidistra leaves. Vicky managed to balance the heavy materials onto the strong, stone container and softened the harshness of the dried materials by draping two aspidistra leaves over it.
Cym had a large branch of dried, contorted hazel (Corylus avellana contorta), pomegranates and hydrangeas. She chose a large, donut shaped container with three holes. She arranged the contorted hazel around and through the container and added the pomegranates through the top hole. She, then, placed one hydrangea to the side of the hole, allowing some space on the left.
With some left over fruit I made a couple of arrangements. I don't think they need much explanation. I call the first one 'The Kiss'.
Bye for now,
Emily
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