Wilmington Chapter #212

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 on hand to answer questions and educate the public about the various schools of Ikebana.

The Cape Fear Bonsai Society of Wilmington joined in to display masterfully tended Bonsai. There was a special display of various Japanese crafts such as origami, temari balls, Japanese lacquer, textiles, fans, and paper art. On the second day of the event Ikenobo Professor 2nd Grade, Mary Lee Hawse and Ohara teacher, Karen Chevrotte provided demonstrations to a full house.

The event was a total success as measured by the smiles, interest and goodwill generated by the public display of Japanese Ikebana, Bonsai, crafts, and goodwill.

ACTIVITIES name: Wilmington Chapter #212

ACTIVITIES

Montreal Chapter #155, Canada

Chapter Meeting with Demonstrations by three Ikebana Schools, open to the public It was our first monthly meeting of the term 2024-2025. Three teachers of different schools (Koryu Shoutoukai, Ohara and Sogetsu) showed demonstrations with the theme of Chrysanthemums. It is very interesting to see how teachers...

Toronto Chapter ＃208, Canada

The Annual Flower Show, open to the public The Annual Flower Show at JCCC on September 15 was a remarkable success, featuring 46 Ikebana arrangements representing the three stages of learning: “Shu,” “Ha,” and “Ri.” Over 200 guests attended, eagerly watching the demonstrations that showcased both traditional...

Kobe Chapter #181

Demonstration On September 13th, the Kobe Chapter’s first regular meeting of the term was held in grand style at the Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel. We had the honor of inviting Ms. Kosen Naruse, the fourth Iemoto of Chiko-ryu to give us a demonstration. She has supported us...

KAMAKURA ＃51

Chapter Meeting On the 19th of September, 2024, we had the honor to have Mrs. Amy Rule, spouse to the US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel as our guest speaker. Mrs. Rule talked about her work in Chicago when her husband was the Mayor of the city....