It was a joy gathering with everyone at the annual Katen 2022. We had a well-attended exhibition with lots of great feedback from participants who enjoyed the beautiful floral artworks. Forty-nine people exhibited their Ikebana arrangements over the March 19 and 20 weekend. There were several group...
The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival (NWFGF) was held February 9 - 13, 2022 at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle, WA. According to recommendations and guidelines of the CDC and the WA State Department of Health at that time, appropriate precautions and modifications were...
Demonstration was given by Professor Ivy Le Maguer, Sokatoku (Senior Professor 1st Grade), Ikenobo Society of Floral Art, Kyoto, Japan. For Le Maguer sensei, KADO “the Way of Flowers” is not only an artistic endeavor but also a way of living one’s life with humility, modesty, perseverance...
Outside the hall of the Kobe Club, we can see the scattering petals of cherry blossoms. Inside the hall, we can see thoughtful artwork which was arranged by Mr. Chiei Otsu. He is the vice-iemoto of Miyako Misho-ryu and is currently active with the young leaders of...
We organized an Ikebana demonstration by Ms. Divya Ansal on the theme, “Beauty in Structures” on 24th March, 2022. She is a Past President of Ikebana International Delhi and also a senior teacher of the Sogetsu School. She made six large, mesmerizing structures and the demonstration was...
Our chapter celebrated Spring with its 40th Annual Ikebana Exhibition held at the New Hanover County Arboretum on March 25 – 26. The 2 day event hosted 230 guests who had the opportunity to view 58 arrangements in the Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu styles. Chapter members were...
Ikebana International Gurugram organized a picnic at Syama Balbir's (A well known personality in the circle of Ikebana in India) farmhouse on the outskirts of Gurugram. It was a delight to be at the venue as it was surrounded by colorful seasonal flowers in bloom and velvety...
Although our meetings are starting late this year, it’s never too late to get again and enjoy doing our colorful and beautiful arrangements. The seven members were very enthusiastic to turn their beautiful color flowers to a vibrant arrangement to express the sincerity of spring atmosphere, as...
