Sarasota Chapter #115, USA
Ikebana Using Two-container arrangements from Ichiyo School of Ikebana “The Poetry of Leaves”: Leaf Manipulation from Ichiyo School of Ikebana
Jeanne Houlton, Junior Executive Master (Ichiyo) presented a demonstration, workshop and critique. Jeanne explained how to manipulate different types of leaves, aspidistra, bird of paradise, palm, and others to use in all schools of ikebana. She gave several demonstrations to explain their positioning and shapes. Workshop members working with aspidistra fronds created arrangements using flower material and their own containers, which Jeanne then critiqued.
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Sarasota Chapter #115 USA
Nov. 25, 2024 Demonstration Workshop Monday, November 25, 2024 was our first official meeting at the Sarasota Garden Club following the havoc and destruction by two hurricanes in October. Twenty-five members and five guests attended this special program, Hana Tsutsumi, Japanese Flower Wrapping. It has long been...
#145 CEBU Chapter Philippines
Exhibition Chapter Meeting (Christmas Party) "Petals of Unity” December 9, 2024, marked a joyous occasion for the members of Ikebana International Cebu Chapter and Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Cebu 9709 as we gathered for our joint Christmas party at the historic Casino Español in Cebu. The afternoon...
Taipei Chapter #105
September 23th, 2024 Demonstration Chapter Meeting After the long hot summer, we got together again. The Annual General Meeting was held at the Grand Hotel, 10F Auditorium on September 23th, 2024 following the usual practice. Teacher Daiji Miura, an Assistant Professor from Ikenobo Central Institute of Ikebana,...
WASHIINGTON DC #1 USA
Ambassador’s Commendation On November 13, 2024, the Embassy of Japan presented Ikebana International Washington, D.C., Chapter 1, with the Ambassador’s Commendation. This commendation is the first of its kind, intended to honor the advancement of Japanese culture in the United States. This commendation was conferred to II...