2018  (this is what we have so far)

February 27

"Mid-Winter Ikebana"

Presented by:  Norma Bradley and Frieda Probst - Ichiyo School; Sayo Harris and Mary Ellen Sheridan, Ikenobo School;  Diane Harker and Karen LaFluer Stewart, Ohara School;  Susan Cano and Jane Irwin - Sogetsu School

Demonstration 

Bare branches and dried materials inspire the rhythm of winter arrangements.  Floral materials available at markets bring a touch of color brightening and bringing a highlight to each arrangement.  Enjoy the contrast of materials.



March 27 

"Shoka Shimputai Using Houseplants"

Presented by:  Laura Felt and Emiko Suzuki - Ikenobo School

Demonstration  

Laura and Emiko will share the concept of 'beauty and simplicity' by demonstrating Shoka Shimputai using houseplants in the early spring season.

Workshop 

Participants will create their own arrangements using techniques and materials shown in the demonsration.      



April 24

"Cultural Program - Bonsai!"

Presented by:  Peggy Snow - Ikenobo School

Demonstration  

May 22

"Ohara"

Presented by:  Diane Harker - Ohara School

June 26 

"Emotions Using Ikebana "

Presented by: Susan Cano - Sogetsu School

Demonstration

Susan Cano will present a program demonstrating how emotions can be expressed with ikebana arrangements.  She was featured in the in the book "Ikebana Inspired by Emotions ".  Just as painters create immortal pieces with their brushes, ikebana artists use nature's palette to express themselves.  :Ikebana Inspired by Emotions" demonstrates the eloquence of ikebana and its power to capture and transfer emotions."

Workshop

This workshop will be a "Friendship Through Flowers" event.  Members are allowed to invite their non-member guests and they will have the opportunity to create arrangements exploring the concept of emotions in ikebana.

   "Joy"

July 24

"Making a Reed Fan Using Midollino Sticks"

Presented by:  Jane Irwin and Carla Amerau- Sogetsu School

Demonstration

Jane and Carla will present a clever program using Midollino Sticks in making a fan or spiral which will then be used by participants during the following workshop in creating an arrangement.

Carla's original ikebana containers will be available for sale after the meeting.

Workshop



August 28

Annual Luncheon at The Country Club of Asheville

"The Timeless Art of Ikenobo" 

Guest Demonstrator: Stephanie English

Asheville Chapter #74 will host a Luncheon and Silent (and Live) Auction at the Country Club of Asheville.  We have a great demonstrator of the Ikenobo School, Senior Professor Stephanie English. 

Ikenobo is the original school of ikebana and has been around for over 555 years.  In order to survive, any art form has to evolve and Ikenobo is no exception.  Stephanie will talk about the many different styles of Ikebobo from the earliest and more traditional styles to the very latest ones. 

Workshops

August 29

Anyone from any school will enjoy this workshop.  We will start with a Shoka Shimputai (a simple design using only three materials) in the AM and a free style design in the afternoon.

September 25

"Making Better Exhibition Arrangements""

Presented by:  Terri Todd - Ichiyo School 

Demonstration 

Exhibitions are opportunities for ikebana artists to share the best of their skills for others to enjoy.  Organized group exhibitions as well as individual gallery and other spaces will be the focus of the Ichiyo demonstration using seasonal materials and locally made containers.

Workshop

Participants will practice making an exhibition arrangement of their choice.  This will be the perfect opportunity to practice making arrangements for the annual fall exhibit at the North Carolina Arboretum.  Members will need to provide their own plant materials, tools and containers for the free workshop.

October 23

"Fall Arrangements from the Ichiyo School"

Presented by:  Patti Quinn Hill, Judi Efland, Sue Grier, Jennifer Jenkins

Demonstration 

The group will use fall materials for this demonstration.  In Ichiyo, an important point to remember in selecting floral materials is to look for the inherent qualities in each material and then create arrangements to highlight those points.

November

No Program

December

"Holiday Gathering Celebration"

Potluck Lunch  

Date to be determined