Els and Beate (our Workshop leaders) and the participants were welcomed by Esther Feucht. Beate introduced the characteristics of Saga Goryu School and explained in detail their main points. Els then explained all about Shôgonka, our first task. The participants enjoyed a demonstration with interesting and helpful...
The program, “95 Years of Sogetsu Ikebana," was led by Nana Bellerud Sensei, who used the goals and achievements of the School’s four headmasters to illuminate that title. All Sogetsu members present participated in weaving a rich history: through beautiful arrangements, some live, some from glossy photos...
After taking measures against infection for the first time in two years, we were able to hold 56th Ikebana International Nagoya Chapter Ikebana Exhibition. We were able to meet those who we hadn't been able to meet during the pandemic, and we enjoyed the ikebana experience.
We had a nice demonstration by Mrs. Lynne Williams and Mrs. Adrienne Doedel of Ohara School. The arrangements were beautiful, elegant and joyful using the different material of the season and making an amazing floral composition. Their creative world is infinite with techniques and color combination. Some...
Our chapter held the GMM (General Members Meeting) via Zoom hosted by July & August birthday celebrants on 29th August 2022. Madayaw sa Kadayawan is a harvest festival in Davao City during the month of August, thus, the members were dressed in Mindanao tribal attire/motif. The GMM...
For the first time since 2019, our chapter was able to hold a show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, live, in person, and open to the garden visitors. The show took place over two days, Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12, 2022. The chapter members set...
17 members attended the AGM despite the fuel crisis and other difficulties faced by most Sri Lankans. There was a lighting of the traditional oil lamp which is habitually used for any celebration of a happy occasion. The incoming president, Shiromi Soosaipillai and her committee lit the...
Joyce Morris led us in a Sogetsu school workshop. She explained the concept of repeating shapes and demonstrated an example. We then worked on our own designs. The main materials used included willow, red anthuriums, baby’s breath and miscellaneous branches.
