September 2022

"Shoka Shimputai: Contemporary Shoka Style from the Ikenobo School"

Presented by:  Dede Walton and Candy Gallaher - Ikenobo School

This program on Shoka Shimputai, the contemporary Shoka style from the Ikenobo School, demonstrated the fun and challenges of selecting the appropriate plant materials and arranging them so that their beauty is enhanced.  Dede and Candy emphasized the importance of selecting three or less plant materials and combining them in a manner which strengthens each material and creates a dynamic arrangement highlighting color, shape, texture, extension of leaves, and movement of stems.  Harmony is created through variation and contrast.

Click on the first photo to enjoy the slide show of full-sized photos!