Programs for 2019 

All workshops are for members only unless otherwise noted

January 22

Cabin Fever Get Together

A gathering to view a film on Japanese Culture

Time: 12:00 noon until 3:00 PM

Ascot Point Clubhouse

23 Ascot Point 

Asheville, NC  28803

Bring your favorite appetizer!

February 26

"Japanese Temari - A Colorful Spin"

Presented by:  Roberta Smith - Ichiyo School

Demonstration

The presentation will be the history of the Temari (thread ball) and how it developed into an art form, a toy for children, and became an important part of womens' lives.  Roberta will show the different stages of development in wrapping and stitching the ball.  She will have several books for all to look through and will have a few Temari balls to see and touch.  Depending on how quickly the demo goes Roberta may also demonstrate fabric wrapping in the Japanese way.

March 26 

"Ikenobo Free Style with Kitchen Utensils"

Presented by:  Emiko Suzuki - Ikenobo School

Demonstration  

Do you know how to make ikebana with and in kitchen utensils? Experience the original and most formal of the ikebana schools, Ikenobo, embracing modern free style creativity using unusual choices for containers - everyday kitchen utensils.  Emiko will artfully demonstrate surprising new angles for ikebana containers.

April 23

"Using Fresh and Unconventional Materials"

Presented by:  Susan Cano, Patsy Beyer, Theresa Clower and Jane Irwin - Sogetsu School

Demonstration  

Making a composition using fresh and unconventional materials can be challenging.  "Unconventional Materials" means anything other than fresh plant materials. Dried, colored, and other materials which are made by processing originally fresh plants are not considered to be unconventional materials.  Each designer will do two arrangements using unconventional materials.

May 28 

"Having Fun Being Creative - Interpreting Art for Art in Bloom"

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

Demonstration

Each designer will share how they interpret and enhance a piece of art as an "Art in Bloom" ikebana designer.

Workshop

Let's have fun sharing an art object, interpreting it using ikebana floral materials that you bring and then share and explain your interpretation. 

June 25

"Summer Flower Materials from the Ohara School of Ikebana"

Presented by: Diane Harker - Ohara School

Demonstration

Diane will create 3 different arrangements - Bunjin-Heika using a tall vase with a fitted base, a Rimpa with a focus on June flowers, and a Middle View Landscape which shows Far View, Middle View and Near View.  This will be a wonderful demonstration of how Ohara uses summer flower materials.

July 23

"Emphasis on the Color of the Container in an Ikebana Arrangement"

Presented by:  Susan Cano - Sogetsu School

Demonstration

The essence of ikebana lies in the relationship between flowers and the container.  By focusing on the container to be used, new ideas of composition may come to mind.  For the program, Susan will make several compositions with color in the same tonal range and colors in contrast to the color of the container.

Workshop

A "Friendship Through Flowers" workshop will follow which will be open to members and non-members.  Each participant will supply the container that they will use and the materials for their composition.  A nominal fee of $15 for the workshop will be donated to the chapter.

August 27

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:

REGISTRATION FORM - LUNCHEON AND WORKSHOPS

Annual Luncheon at The Country Club of Asheville

9:30 - Enjoy tea and coffee while you shop our Silent Auction

10:30 - Enjoy Demonstration by Elaine Jo of the Ichiyo School

12:00 - Lunch is served

 Guest Demonstrator: Elaine Jo of Atlanta, Georgia

Executive Master, Ichiyo School of Ikebana

Elaine Jo - bio

       Meikof Kasuya - 2nd Iemoto              Akihiro Kasuya - 3rd Iemoto

        Naohiro Kasuya - Iemoto                      Elaine Jo - Executive Master

 Program:  "80 Years of Ichiyo Ikebana" 

The demonstration will feature the progression of Ichiyo styles from Headmasters Meikof Kasuya, Akihiro Kasuya and Naohiro Kasuya

To make reservations for luncheon:  

Mail check for $50 made out to Ikebana International Asheville Chapter #74    Send to: Elizabeth Clark, 1165 Prospector Place, Whittier, NC 28789 before August 17.  Specifiy vegetarian risotto or salmon dish for lunch choice.  See registration form above.

August 28

Workshops:  Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway

These two workshops are only for I.I. members of all chapters.

To make reservation for workshops:

Mail check for workshop/workshops/lunch that you want to attend made out to Ikebana International Asheville Chapter #74                                          Send to:  Elizabeth Clark, 1165 Prospector Place, Whittier, NC 28789 before August 17.  

If you want to have lunch ordered for you add $15.  See registration form above.

Workshop 1: 10:00 AM  Cost: $30.00

"Advanced Contrasting Arrangements"

Placing contrasting materials on the left and right sides of an arrangement gives students a new understanding of the drama that can be created by contrast.  Three different materials will be provided for this workshop allowing for many contrasts among the elements such as color, surface, line and size. 

Workshop 2: 1:00 PM  Cost: $30.00

"Strong Mass and Soft Mass"

This free style workshop will explore different ways of adding interest to compositions through the interplay of opposites.  Two materials with volume differences will be used which will show the contrast required in this style.

September 24

"Focus on Exhibition"

Presented by:  Terri Ellis Todd - Ichiyo School

Demonstration 

Tips for installing better seasonal exhibition arrangements that look fresh longer will be the focus of this demonstration.  Fall materials will be featured to inspire ikebana artists for the 18th annual Ikebana International Asheville Chapter #74 exhibition at the Carolina Bonsai Expo at the North Carolina Arboretum October 12-13, 2019.

October 22

"Manipulation of Leaves"

Presented by:  Suzanne Dillingham - Ichiyo School

Demonstration 

Suzanne will create several designs using leaves manipulated in different ways.  

Workshop

A "Friendship Through Flowers" workshop will follow and is open to members and non-members.  A nominal fee of $15 for the workshop will be donated to the chapter.

November

No Program

December

"Holiday Gathering Celebration"

Potluck Lunch  

Date to be determined