Jim Goethel - Turned Bowls Exhibit

June 2-30, 2008

CGC Lobby

This is the second exhibit that Mr. Goethel is presenting at CGC. His bowls, candle sticks and other items are artistically turned on a lathe and hand finished. Mr. Goethel uses a variety of woods to create his unique objects of art as well as functional pieces. These hand crafted items are for sale and a portion of the sale benefits CGC!

Orchid Society Seminar

July 12, 2008

The objective of the seminar is to bring speakers and plants into our area that we do not normally see at the shows in our region. Glenn Decker of Piping Rock Orchids will speak on Phrag. kovachiii and its hybrids and George Hatfield of Ventura CA will speak on Cymbidiums. Morning lectures focus on recent breeding trends and the afternoons sessions on culture. Plant sales start at 9AM and is limited to the two speakers. Additionally, there is a noon auction of orchids and orchid related items donated to the Cincinnati Judging Center. A box lunch is available . For further information please contact Jan Yates at jyates11@earthlink.net

Click here for Spring Calendar of classes and events

SPECIAL INVITATION

Glorious Gardens:

A Day in May

EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF 7 PRIVATE

HOME GARDENS IN WYOMING

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1-5pm

Enjoy a unique opportunity to tour seven charming private gardens featuring an award winning landscape with architectural interest, wood trails and creek, cottage garden, kitchen garden, a poolside haven featuring outdoor sculpture, Zen garden, shade gardens, and more!

Admission:

Reservations before May 15: $25

Call (513) 221-0981 ext. 18

After May 15: $30

Tour Maps, Parking & Shuttle:

City of Wyoming Tennis Courts -Springfield Pike at Fleming (across from Friendship Methodist Church)

Light refreshments and live music!

(Walking shoes recommended)

Proceeds Benefit the Civic Garden Center, in its 66th year of "Building Community Through Gardening".

Added bonus: The Wyoming Art Show is on the same day! www.wyomingartshow.org

Fans of August

Ikebana International Exhibition

“Fans of August”

An Ikebana International Exhibition on Thursday and Friday, August 7-8 2008,

at the Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati. Workshop on Friday only.

Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Visit this unique exhibit and enjoy Japanese culture, with a focus on fans. Japanese fans are the theme for the hottest month of the summer season. You can be sure we will be cool indoors!

In Japan, fans are used by both men & women throughout the hot summer months. Fans are used in Japanese dance and traditional theatre. See how fans and their designs inspire our ikebana exhibition. This is a great opportunity to “create on 8-8-08!”

Sponsored by Ikebana International (I.I.) Cincinnati Chapter #52- celebrating our 47th year.

August 7, Thursday – Opening: “Fans of August” Ikebana International Annual Exhibition

The morning includes a special viewing of the DVD of Tokyo Ninth World Convention 2006. Stunning Dramatic Ikebana Designs that will surely inspire!

Potluck luncheon will follow - the RSVP contact is below

10:00 Ikebana Exhibition “Fans of August,” (free, open until the CGC closes at 4:00)

10:30 DVD (~1 hr) – free - guests & visitors welcome

(A brief I.I. Chapter meeting follows - a perfect time to join I.I.)

12:30: Potluck Salad Luncheon - RSVP to Cindy Long (513)469-1103

August 8, Friday - Ikebana "Fans of August" Workshop

Instructor: Moto Ikebana Sensei Brenda Baird

10:30 am Radial Fan Design Workshop (about1 hour for the lesson)

Ikebana hands on workshop on the 8th month, 8th day, and in the year of 08.

Fee of $25 includes fresh flowers and color drawing. Proceeds support the CGC.

Details: Participants will create a fan shaped, radial ikebana design

Bring: Container/single bowl to hold a kenzan (pinholder), flower cutters and optional bucket to transport the arrangement home.

Note: Kenzan/pinholders can be purchased that day.

For visual appreciation of this art form, log onto the www.motoikebana.org homepage, and then click on class photos and drawings.

Kindly RSVP to the Civic Garden Center 513.221-0981 by July 24. Space is limited.

10:00 am Ikebana Exhibition “Fans of August” continues on Fri, Aug 8 until 12:30.

12:30 pm “Fans of August” Exhibition closes.