- Venue
- Jesmond Dene House Hotel
- Date
- Monday, September 1, 2008
- Address
- Jesmond Dene House, Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 2EY, United Kingdom
- Location
- North East England
Programme:1100 Arrive for coffee and biscuits in the Great Hall Reception1130 Demonstration in the Great Hall1230 A glass of wine in the Great Hall Reception1300 Three course Lunch in the Great Hall1500 Approximate end Monday 1st September – Discover the secrets of the striking and beautiful world of Ikebana, the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging. Valerie Whitfield, President of the Durham Chapter of Ikebana will explain the history, rules and styles of Ikebana and demonstrate arrangements from the Sogetsu Shcool of Ikebana.Chris McHugh from Ginko Fine Art will also display some unique Ikebana vases by Ikuko Iwamoto, graduate of the Royal College of Art, as well as other exclusive Japanese items.MenuGazpacho, Cucumber Jelly and Almond Mousse***Grilled Albacore Tuna Loin, Aubergine, Courgette and Confit Tomatoes***Iced Blackcurrant Parfait, Roasted Peaches and Lemon Verbena Sorbet***Coffee and Petits Fours£37.50 including coffee, lunch and demonstration
