Category: II past event reports

We held our annual exhibition ‘Autumn Glory’ on 11th October. There were 24 arrangements from students of all the main schools including Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ohara, Ichiyou, Nippon Kado Koryu and Koryu.  Each showed their own schools’ distinctive method  using branches, coloured and dried leaves and seasonal flowers. Overall we were treated to a wonderful display of autumn beauty, its glorious colours and also its more subdued and subtle hues reflecting the seasonal decay but with  the seeds of the future.

We were delighted that Mr Shinichi Iida, Minister of Public Diplomacy and Media from the Japanese Embassy attended with his deputy Ms Tomoko Yoshihiro and assistant Ms Megumi Spivey in spite of their busy commitments.

Two demonstrations were given. Mrs Junko Kikuchi from the Ikenobo school and Mrs Shoko Koizumi-Hanson from  Sogetsu , each giving their  distinctive takes on the autumnal theme.

Sogetsu on the left in the entrance hall and then the Ikenobo displays.

Two Ohara arrangements and then a joint display of  Ichiyou

Junko’s display arrangements being placed by our president and then Shoko’s sogetsu demonstration arrangements.

We have had to change the date from Tuesday 14th March 2017 to the previous week Tuesday 7th March . Apologies for any inconvenience, all else remains as before  ie Ruriko Kojima is the  demonstrator  and same venue.

Continue reading “2017-2018 II London Chapter Programme”

Congratulations to Sue Pryke  for her presidency during the 2016-2017 period.

After the A.G.M we had some delicious Canapes which were organised by the committee . This was followed by a demonstration lead by Martine Grace from the Sogetsu School. Martine’s  “Luxuriance of Summer” arrangements delighted us all.

On 12 April 2016, in bright and sunny spring weather, London chapter organized a “Spring Medley” with three experienced Ikebanists of their respective schools – Ms. Sue Pryke from Ikenobo, Mrs. Sue Wheeler from Ichiyo and Mrs. Irene Moore from Sogetsu.

Each used the same spring flower materials to make two arrangements, which represented their particular styles. The demonstrators related their school history and philosophy.

Our special thanks to Di Norman, master of the Ohara school for her demonstration after the AGM, providing a stimulating and fascinating review of their history and in particular, the influence of the new fifth headmaster Hiroki Ohara at the grand old age of 26! The first 3 arrangements,were a rimpa, a signature style of Ohara, hana mai ie dancing flowers, then the new style hana kanade with crossing flowers

A most successful demonstration was held in the Brompton Oratory Hall by two of our very talented members – Gaye Henson and Sue Pryke. They were taking the Ikenobo School from its early beginnings to the present day. Sue began with an early Ikenobo style. Then Sue had an illustration of the details of the making of a rikka and the elements it contained which was very enlightening. Earlier Sue and Gaye had made a rikka themselves which was very beautiful. It is the style that is for many people Ikenobo.

Next Gaye and Sue made arrangements in the more modern developments of style.

Ending with a charming double arrangement which included oriental iris seed pods

Congratulations to our members making their first demonstration to I.I. London Chapter

Demonstration by Belinda Jelf  :

Belinda delighted us all with a stylish interpretation of the four seasons.