Monthly Meeting Times and Location Chapter Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each Month September through May Snack and Social at 9:30 a.m. Business Meeting and Program at 10:00 AM Texas Garden Club Headquarters (Janice Croarkin, Office Manager) 3111 Old Garden Road Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 332-6602

Special Events are held at the following locations: Fort Worth Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Irving Arts Center 3333 North MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75062 Eric Orr Studio 22 Blackjack Lane Copper Canyon, TX 75077

September 11, 2009
9:30 AM - Texas Garden Club Headquarters
"Opening Luncheon"
Ikebana Exhibition by Members and Board Members
Ginza Sale and Gomi Auction - Bring Asian themed items you wish to donate.
Auctioned items benefit Fort Worth Chapter programs!
O-Bento Box lunch
Payment accepted at meeting

 

October 9, 2009
9:30 AM - Texas Garden Club Headquarters
"Presentation of Bamboo"
Demonstration
Jossephine Harp, Teacher, Sukothai School

Ikebana Class after meeting, bring sack lunch
Teacher: Sharman Palmer, Sogetsu School
Please contact Sharman at: spd2656@charter.net or 817.596.0836 for information

 

October 24 & 25, 2009 (Saturday/Sunday)
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
"Japanese Fall Festival"
Ikebana Exhibits by Members of Fort Worth Chapter #38, Ikebana International
Demonstrations by Teachers of Fort Worth Chapter #38, Ikebana International
Saturday Demonstrations 12 Noon and 3:00 PM
Sunday Demonstration at 3:00 PM

 

November 13, 2009
9:30 AM - Texas Garden Club Headquarters
"Holiday Ikebana"
Workshop
Led by Sharman Palmer, Teacher, Sogetsu School
Bring Workshop Materials - Flowers and containers
for any winter holiday arrangements

Ikebana Class after meeting, bring sack lunch
Teacher: Sharman Palmer, Sogetsu School
Please contact Sharman at: spd2656@charter.net or 817.596.0836 for information

December 12, 2009
"Christmas Party!"

January 10 to 25, 2010
Irving Arts Center
"The Association of Oriental Arts Exhibition"
Ikebana exhibit by Ikebana International Chapter members
Chinese brush paintings by TAO Arts members

 

January 15, 2010*
Eric Orr Studio in Copper Canyon
"Ceramic Workshop"
Back by popular demand!
Create your own Ikebana containers
If you have ever wanted to try clay, now is the time!
Time, directions and carpool information to be announced
Studio fees apply for clay, glaze and firing
*This is a date change from the 8th to accommodate TAO Arts Exhibit

 

February 12, 2010
9:30 AM - Texas Garden Club Headquarters
"Paint the Town Red"
Demonstration and Workshop
Led by Margaret Woodlief, Advanced Student, Sogetsu School
Bring workshop Materials - Flowers and containers for Valentine arrangements

Ikebana Class after meeting, bring sack lunch
Teacher: Sharman Palmer, Sogetsu School
Please contact Sharman at: spd2656@charter.net or 817.596.0836 for information

 

March 12, 2010
9:30 AM - Texas Garden Club Headquarters
"Spring Into Ikebana"
Demonstration and Workshop
Led by Sandra Prachyl, Advanced Student, Sogetsu School
Materials and/or fee to be announced

Ikebana Class after meeting, bring sack lunch
Teacher: Sharman Palmer, Sogetsu School
Please contact Sharman at: spd2656@charter.net or 817.596.0836 for information

 

April 9, 2010
9:30 AM - Texas Garden Club Headquarters
"Self-made Containers Workshop"
Workshop
Create Ikebana using containers made at Eric Orr Studio in January
or any ceramic container available
Bring workshop Materials

Ikebana Class after meeting, bring sack lunch
Teacher: Sharman Palmer, Sogetsu School
Please contact Sharman at: spd2656@charter.net or 817.596.0836 for information

 

April 2010 (Saturday/Sunday)
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
"Japanese Spring Festival"
Ikebana Exhibits by Members of Fort Worth Chapter #38, Ikebana International
Demonstrations by Teachers of Fort Worth Chapter #38, Ikebana International
Times to be announced

 

April 2010
"Excursion to Chandor Gardens"
Details to be announced

 

May 14, 2010
"Closing Luncheon
And
Installation of Officers for 2010-2011"