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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San Francisco Bay Area Chapter #31 USA
February 21, 2025 Demonstration Open to the Public Our celebration of Mrs. Kayoko Suiyo Fujimoto’s 99th birthday was a joyous event. Fujimoto Sensei has mentored many students in our Chapter. It was a very fitting tribute to this amazing person who has contributed so much. She did...
New Delhi #77 India
3/3/2025 Chapter Meeting On 3rd March 2025, the President of Delhi Ikebana International, Mrs. Neena Verma invited the members to her beautiful farms for the Annual lunch which was hosted by her. It was a breathtaking view in her serene gardens, which have been specially designed by...
Basel Chapter #227 Switzerland
7 November 2024 Workshop Open to the Public The Basel Chapter’s third regulars meeting took place on 7 November 2024 at the Schützenhaus. Our member, Véronique Masurel from Kaden-ryū, led a Kokedama workshop. Kokedama (苔玉), originating in Japan in the early 1990s, are decorative moss balls in...
Wilmington #212 USA
Demonstration Workshop Ikenobo Emiko Suzuki Ikebana Senior Professor 3rd Grade, offered a workshop on February 20th. The morning session involved various ways to use wires for leaf manipulation and the afternoon session incorporated kitchen utensils in the arrangements. Participants created many interesting and unique arrangements.