Programs for 2020 

All workshops are for members only unless otherwise noted 

Friendship Through Flowers are open to public

Garden Tours

Free to members. Guests a donation to our chapter.

RESERVATIONS NECESSARY.  

6 ATTENDEES EVERY HOUR. Times: 10:00 - 3:00

Please wear a mask, gloves or bring hand sanitizer and be prepared to purchase a few plants which might be on sale to benefit our chapter.  

Remember to social distance for the benefit of everyone attending.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2.  Garden of Patsy Beyer, Asheville, NC

TUESDAY, JUNE 9.  Garden of Susan Cano, Hendersonville, NC

TUESDAY, JUNE 16.  Garden of Carol Stangler, Asheville NC

SATURDAY, JUNE 27.  Garden of Judi Efland, Asheville, NC

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8.  Daylily Farm, Alexander, NC

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February 25

"Sumi-e:  Its History and the Role in Japanese Art"

Presented by: Kay Storck - Sumi-e Artist, Ikebana - Sogetsu School

This program will cover a brief history of sumi-e, identify its materials, topics and approaches, and delve a little bit into its current roles, both in Japan and internationally, and specifically its symbiosis with ikebana. I will demonstrate both traditional sumi-e techniques and new approaches.

What is sumi-e? Literally “sumi” means ink made of soot, originally from pine branches, and “e” means painting. So sumi-e is Japanese black ink painting on rice paper. Although it is steeped in tradition, it is a spontaneous and expressive art form. Each stroke is made carefully because it cannot be painted over, changed or erased. It strives to capture the momentary essence of the subject.

March 24  CANCELED

"Arrangements for Tokonoma"

Presented by: Lynn Forbes, Patti Quinn Hill, Nancy Gettys, Norma Bradley, Sue Grier, Suzanne Dillingham - Ichiyo School

Each Ichiyo demonstrator will present their arrangement displayed in a 3-panel mock "tokonoma" with a 2-dimentional art image attached to represent a painted scroll, calligraphy or other chosen art.  They will explain their material choices and the relation between their ikebana and the image and remark on where ikebana is displayed in their own homes. 

Note:  Historically, in traditional Japanese homes ikebana was placed in the tokonoma, a small alcove with a slightly raised floor.  The literal translation of tokonoma is "place of honor".  It might be considered to be the highest level of display because it separates art from the active daily living of the family life and gives it a place to be viewed without distractions.  Traditionally, nageire style arrangements are simple and natural using nageire containers or baskets, and are in the best of taste.  Today's ikebana arrangements may be free style following clasiscal traditions.

Following their presentation, workshop participants will prepare their own tokonoma arranagement.  Teachers will be available to critique.  

Workshop

Cost:  $10.00  (Donation to our I.I. Chapter)

Please bring a folded backdrop and a picture of your chosen art to attach with masking tape to your tokonoma display space as well as your own containers and floral materials.  The internet is a good place to search and print possible art to be used.  Loaner display boards will be provided for your convenience if necessary (pattiquinnhill@gmail.com).  They can also be purchased at Staples.

April 28  CANCELED

"Baby's Breath"

Presented by:  Terri Ellis Todd - Ichiyo School

 Arrangement by Terri Todd              Containers and arrangement by Sue Grier

Baby's Breath is a great material to use in many ways in modern Ichiyo ikebana instead of just covering the kenzan.  It can be used to add light, softness, mass, and structural support and sculptural aspects to arrangements.  It is widely available in most supermarkets, long lasting and very affordable.  The demonstration will feature a few arrangements to inspire ikebana artists to use Baby's Breath in beautiful creative ways.  

May 26  CANCELED

"Ikebana, Bonsai Parallel Art"

Presented by: Karen LaFleur-Stewart - Ohara School

The May program will provide a historical perspective of four of I. I. Asheville’s schools of Ikebana - Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ichiyo, and Ohara. A photographic overview will be a reminder of how floral beauty varies because of - or perhaps in spite of - differences in design approaches. Comparisons also illustrate how much the schools have in common. Three Ohara arrangements - moribana, one row, and landscape - will illustrate the better known arrangements of the Ohara School.

June 23   CANCELED

"Color Me Beautiful with Flowers!  An Ikebana Floral Color Wheel"

Presented by: Sue Grier - Ichiyo School, Diane Harker - Ohara School, Jane Irwin - Sogetsu School

Join the presenters as we take our cues from the Floral Color Wheel. It’s not just about blooms and buds. We’ll also look into stems, leaves, pods, berries and even the container choice as we demonstrate ways to simplify and organize the design process plus create harmonious and eye-pleasing arrangements. Knowing the color wheel and its basic rules is an essential tool in our Ikebana toolbox!

July 28

Virtual Video Program - Zoom 10:00 AM

"Making a Free Style Arrangement from Three Stems of Materials"

Presented by:  Emiko Suzuki and Peggy Snow - Ikenobo School

This will be a Zoom meeting. They will make a video demonstrating several arrangements made with a total of three stems--not three different KINDS of material, but with a TOTAL of three pieces of material.They will be in Free Style form and not just three stems lined up with each other like a traditional Shoka.

An "at home arrangement" will be assigned for members to try their hands at making a three stem arrangement. Please take a picture of your arrangement and send it to Patti for inclusion in an online website workshop.

Making this kind of minimalist arrangement is a challenge. I hope that the membership will accept this challenge and give it a try.

August 11

Virtual Video Program - Zoom 10:00 AM

"Arrangements Using Glass Containers"

Presented by: Susan Cano, Sogetsu School

Susan Cano

In the summer, especially when it is hot, glass containers that show water have a cooling effect.  It is with this in mind, that Susan Cano will demonstrate ikebana. There are various types of glass containers including transparent, translucent, patterned and colored.  Water is essential to prolong the lives of plants.  The water can be regarded more consciously as an element of the composition. Focus can be on the different appearance of the plants in water seen through the glass, which offers a new and exciting experience. 

Since we are not meeting in person we will be showing these North and Central Americal Regional Conference videos at our chapter meetings.  Here is a trailer for the performances:

NCAR Ikebana Videos - Trailer 

Washi Video - Trailer 

Sensei Ikebana and Cultral Programs Video - Trailer

September 22

Virtual Video Program - Zoom 10:00 AM

"Ikebana for Everday Living Spaces"            

Presented by: Elaine Jo, Executive Master - Ichiyo School 

Elaine Jo is ikebana’s everywoman! An Ichiyo Executive Master, At Home with Ikebana is not just the title of her book, it is her mantra. At the I.I. NCAR Dallas conference Elaine created her capstone. With graceful ease she demonstrated how to elevate your living space with ikebana. Her composition and technique are unparalleled. Able to balance the seemingly impossible, Elaine Jo is a joy to watch. An approachable, modern sensibility rooted in Ichiyo’s natural beauty makes Elaine Jo’s demonstration a must see!

This video was taken at the North and Central Americal Regional Conference in 2019 and was based on Elaine's book "At Home with Ikebana".  The book is a treatise on the "art" of ikebana placement in the home and the demonstration was a live presentation of the same subject.  Various locations were designated on the stage to represent the most popular placement of ikebana in the home. Included were the traditional Japanese tokonoma where arrangements were meant for display and not for interior decorations, arrangements on pedestals to represent the same principle as the tokonoma, coffee tables, dining room tables and kitchen counters.  Suitable Ichiyo styles were arranged for these locations.  Executive Master Valerie Eccelston was Elaine's assistant.  

Elaine Jo - Bio

October 27

Virtual Video Program - Zoom 10:00 AM

This video was taken at the North and Central Americal Regional Conference in 2019.

"Ohara Styles - Balance and Harmony"

Presented by: Jose Salcedo - Ohara School

Jose Salcedo is an ikebana rarity. Accomplished in both Ohara and Ikenobo, he holds the Ohara title of 1st Term Master and Senior Professor of Ikenobo. Mr. Salcedo is a natural instructor. His demonstration at the Ikebana International NCAR Dallas Conference is a master class in balance and harmony. His choice of containers and manipulation of plant material are the hallmarks of his strong oeuvre and solidify his place among today’s modern ikebana masters.

 Jose Salcedo - Bio

November 10   Zoom Meeting  10:00 AM

"Arranging with Organic and Inorganic Accessories"

Presented by: Laurie Warham - Ichiyo School

Dried wood is commonly used in Ikebana.  In her demonstration Laurie will explore a range of accessories to accent arrangements from traditional driftwood to contemporary metal.  

December 1

Zoom Meeting  10:00 AM 

"Joys of Winter Gardening"

Presented by:  Karen LaFleur-Stewart

In the summer, especially when it is hot, glass containers that show water have a cooling effect.  It is with this in mind, that Susan Cano will demonstrate ikebana.

There are various types of glass containers including transparent, translucent, patterned and colored.  Water is essential to prolong the lives of plants.  The water can be regarded more consciously as an element of the composition.