NEWS

10th October 2021

Members' ikebana exhibition 'Hope' - Held on 10th October 2021 at Burgh House, London

“Storms lays bare the branches, yet life sprouts from within” - 嵐は枝をむき出しにする、それでも生命は内から芽を出す　

After more than two years of silence, we had a successful ikebana exhibition - a total of 11 arrangements, 8 arrangers, and over 80 visitors.

Thank you to those who visited the exhibition and greeted us. It was certainly great to arrange ikebana among the members in real setting!

Ikebana arrangers (alphabetical order):

Jeddi Bassan

Elizabeth Bourlet

Toshiko Bradley

Miyuki Griffin

Shoko Holness

Ruriko Kojima

Anli Li

Chifumi Miyashita

Please enjoy the 2-minute photo video, photo album, and archive video on the day from the link below:

2-minute video -->  https://tinyurl.com/ikebanahope1

Photo album  -->  https://tinyurl.com/hopealbum

Facebook Live video (Archive) --> https://fb.watch/8SbSg2-TAS/   

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EVENTS 

"Ikebana x Technology" - Demonstration by the Headmaster with Microsoft Hologlens

Benaroya Hall (Seattle), 27th February 2020

A showcase of traditional culture using cutting-edge technology  (extract of a letter by Yoichiro Yamada, Consulate-general of Japan in Seattle) 

On 27th February 2020, the Headmaster created a large Ikebana arrangement without technology, and then he performed with Hololens afterwards.

What the Headmaster can see the scenery in the Hololens displayed on a screen behind the stage, the audience enjoyed watching the Seattle skyline spreading in front of a flower arrangement shaped like a mountain, a picture drawn in the air, water flowing, flying flower storm, rising moon etc...

The demonstration with Hololens was about 15 minutes which was short, however, this Event was able to take a historical step as a cultural event which is a stage production that mixes reality and virtual reality. 

Short video -->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nhp-npTxE8

Full video -->     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp9OyxT6-NE 

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We try to organise up to four main events a year, in addition to our regular workshops, such as lectures and seminrs with visiting teachers/professors as well as exhibitions. We have created arrangements at Chapter and Ikebana International exhibitions, and at recognised garden and lifestyle exhibitions, including RHS Hampton Court Flower Show.

If the opportunity arises, we will get a Visiting Professor from Ohara HQ in Japan to present a lecture or seminar.

We also keep our members informed of the events being organised by other Ikebana groups such as Ikebana International, and EOTA.

We will also present any news about our Chapter on these pages.

If you wish to join our public mailing list, please fill in the form at the end of this page or send a message by click here . 

!NEW! View the workshop photographs (5th Feb 2020) --> https://tinyurl.com/oharaFEB 

Wednesday 3 November 2021     AGM  virtual meeting (via Zoom)   

Sunday 5th December 2021        Members Christmas meeting - Ikebana show and tell (via Zoom)   

Sunday 9th January 2022           Members New Year's Meeting + Ikebana show and tell (via Zoom) - Public viewing welcome!   Contact us to obtain the Zoom link.

February 2022                            TBC 

March 2022                                TBC 

April 2022                                   TBC 

[Venue and timing]

* The workshop will normally take place from 12.00 (noon) till about 15.00 at:

Daiwa Foundation

Japan House

13/14 Cornwall Terrace

London    NW1 4QP

[At Workshop]

There will be a demonstration on the ikebana style (see the table above). There may be different styles for members depending on grade.

Please have a practice for the theme with your teacher before the workshop, and we will give you plenty of advice at the Chapter’s workshop from our masters. You will see other members’ arrangements of all different grades at the workshop, which is very interesting and important. 

[Fees]

Fees for attending each workshop:  £10 for members, £15 for non-members (first lesson FREE - just £5 for flowers cost) 

Members will be informed of any changes through the regular newsletter.

If you are interested in attending the workshop or become a member, please Contact Us.