February 2014 - Illinois Prairie Chapter

Illinois Prairie Chapter
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America
February 2014
Illinois Prairie Chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America
The Arranger
2303 Seaton Court, Champaign, Illinois 61821-6623
February 2014, issue
Enjoying Ikenobo Ikebana
2013 Visiting Professor Toshiko Kobiki
(above) Members pose with Kobiki Sensei in the
tokonoma in front of her nishu-ike ( below)
(above) Toshiko Kobiki Sensei lectures on nishuike and futakabu-ike. The Japan House tea
garden can be seen in the background on this
beautiful fall day. Sensei's suiriku-ike (below)
On the cover:
A snowy blanket covers the yew but the coral bark
Japanese maple bravely fights for spring.
Ilinois Prairie Chapter Student Works
Using cattail and/or maple and iris or lizianthus four
completely different shoka come alive...
Middle: Members pay close attention to Kokibi Sensei's points
of correction. This is a valuable time during class when you can
really learn a lot.
Right : Member Patty Nisbet from Madison Wisconsin poses
with her nishu-ike using riku-mono (land materials)
Below Left: Marc-Anthony Macon's nishu-ike using sui-mono
(water materials) .. although cattail is tsuyo-mono or both land
and water and Dutch iris is technically land material, but we
sometimes pretend, since kakitsubata is not found in these parts!
Below middle: Jeanne Holy's suiriku-ike variation with soe as
land material in meka-bu, requiring both shin-za and tai-za.
Below Right: Betty Lankford's classic and beautiful gyodo-ike
2014 is the year of the horse
Freestyle Containers
At our jiyuka workshop Professor Kobiki showed how to
make some creative freestyle containers.
(below) First she cut the top off a small water bottle. Next
she sliced the top inch or so like an apple peel and inserted
that partly into the plastic bottle as a way to hold the
flowers, with some remaining outside as a decoration.
Very cute and a great idea for kids of all ages.
(right) A beautiful hanging arrangement made with a place
mat, pretty paper, sushi roller, piece of bamboo and tiny
basket. Simple ingredients to find, lovely ikebana to make.
Other interesting freestyle containers included
(above) Member Ann Chan uses stunning hand
made glass – made my husband Umberto
Ravaioli (must be nice Ann!)
(left) A hand made ceramic container reflected
nicely by Aurora Villacorta's arrangement.
View all the workshop photos at
http://prairieikebana.org/
Illinois Prairie Chapter
Ikenobo
Ikebana Society of America
2013
President Emeritus of Illinois Prairie Chapter and
Ball Room Dance Guru Aurora Villacorta
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Illinois Prairie Chapter President Kimiko Gunji
Professor Kobiki's Shimputai Rikka
Co-president of Chicago Suburban
Chapter Susan Haney
Favorite Indianapolis
member Donna Gahwiler
Chapter equestrian (and always dresses to
match her shimputai ) Jane Mangrum
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President of South Five Chapter
Kesami Holmes from Chattanooga
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Kate Dobrovolny with her
Chuden certificate ( below)
and her shimputai shoka
work ( far right )
Kate is also a
Master Gardener.
Her shimputai uses
sweetspire from her
garden for shu
along with iris and
chrysanthemum.
Kaiden recipient
and Wisconsin
resident
Nancy Bank Allen
poses with her
beautiful
gyodo-ike of iris.
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Kathleen Zanotti (left) is
also a Master Gardener
and
your loyal treasurer. She
holds her Kasho Certificate
Her shimputai shoka
work
(far left) uses crab apple,
iris and sedum.
Achiving her Shoden
Certificate is
Yolanda Mariñas- Keliia'a
with her shoka bestuden ,
jodan nagashi nishuike.
(below) crab apple, roses
Fall Intermediate Shoka Workshops
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Shoka isshu-ike
using aspidistra
was the first
workshop of the
fall intermediate
shoka series. (left)
Instructor example
of hongatte, with 7
leaves.
(left center) Shoka
betsuden, chudan
nagashi by
Charissa Lancing
using spiraea
thunbergii (yuki
yanagi) and
chrysanthemum.
(lower left)
Instructor example
of maze-ike using
eulalia and tricyrtis
( toad lily.)
The final workshop
of the series was
shoka shimputai
with participants
bringing their own
shu. (right - top to
bottom)
Helen Zhang:
shu: lily, with iris
and maple.
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Class effort
produced shu:
orchid with iris and
ornamental pepper
Jeanne Holy's
examples included
shu: euonomous
with nine bark and
hydrangea
and (bottom)
shu: maple with
rose and iris.
Fall
Freestyle
Holiday
Freestyle
Happy New Year 2014
Last year we had
many workshops
on all styles
to choose from.
This year we
have even more
workshops planned.
Sign up for a series of
workshops or
pick and choose
à la carte.
deai
the perfect combination
friends, flowers, season
let's arrange ikebana together in
2014
February 15
Japan House
Isshuike
9:30- noon
March 1
Holy House
Denka
1:00 – 3:30
April 4-6
Petals and
Paintings
Krannert Art
Museum
May 17
Japan House
Shimputai
9:30- noon
Spring Summer Calendar
March 5-7
Special Visiting
Professor
Arizona Chapter
April 5
Holy House
Henka-kei
1:00 - 3:30
May 19,20
Special Visiting
Professor
Chicago
Suburban Chapter
June21
July 19
Japan House
Futakabu-ike
9:30 - noon
Japan House
Denka
9:30- noon
March 15
Japan House
Nishuike
9:30- noon
April 14, 15
Special Visiting
Professor
March 22
Holy House
Maezoe
1:00 – 3:30
April 19
Japan House
Sanshuike
9:30- noon
South Five Chapter,
Chattanooga
May 31
June 14
Holy House
Rikka I
1:00 – 3:30
Rikka II
1:00 – 4:30
If you have any questions please contact:
Jeanne Holy (217) 637-5221
[email protected]
Complete the workshop reservation form
and send with your check to:
Illinois Prairie Ikebana
c/o Jeanne Holy
April 26
2303 Seaton Ct.
Holy House
Champaign, IL
Shimputai
61821-6623
1:00 - 3:30
Don't forget to send in your
Annual Membership dues for
April 2014- March 2014
September 13 and 14
Illinois Prairie Chapter will host the Special Visiting Professor
Saturday Workshops and Sunday Demonstration
SAVE THE DATES!!
Japan House 2014 Spring Workshops - Reservation Form
These classes will be held at Japan House on Saturdays from 9:30 to noon. Please bring
a shoka vase, ashi kenzan, hasami, and gravel if you need it. Floral materials will be provided.
Japan House Shoka Series: rsvp by Feb 12
(
(all 6 workshops $90) $_________
Feb 15, 2014 : Isshuike (one-material shoka)
rsvp by Feb 12
Mar 15, 2014 : Nishuike (two-material shoka)
rsvp by Mar 12
Apr 19, 2014 : Sanshuike (three-material shoka)
rsvp by Apr 16
May 17: 2014 : Shimputai (bring your own shu )
rsvp by May 15
Jun 21, 2014 : Futakabu-ike (two kenzans,suiban)
rsvp by Jun 19
Jul 19, 2014 : Denka (hosta)
rsvp by Jul 17
)# individual workshops x $20 members or $30 non members =
sub total $_________
Holy House 2014 Spring Workshops - Reservation Form
These classes will be held at the home of Jeanne Holy, 2303 Seaton Ct.,
Champaign, on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Container, kenzan,
hasami will be available for use in class. Floral materials will be provided.
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Holy House Intermediate Shoka rsvp by Feb 27
(all 4 workshops $60) $_________
Mar 1, 2014 : Isshuike (denka suisen or tulip)
rsvp by Feb 27
Mar 22, 2014 : Isshuike or Nishuike (maezoe)
rsvp by Mar 20
Apr 5, 2014 : Nishuike or Sanshuike (nagashi)
rsvp by Apr 3
Apr 26, 2014 : Shimputai (bring your own shu)
rsvp by Apr 24
)# individual workshops x $20 members or $30 non members =
sub total $_________
($40) $_________
Beginning “no stress” Rikka (2 sessions) rsvp by May 29
Session I May 31, 2014 will cover basic structure and philosophy,
and hands on wiring techniques while class creates one rikka together.
Session II June 14, 2014 each student will construct their own rikka
using a simple step by step method. (1pm – 4:30pm)
Name:___________________________________________ Phone:___________________
Email: (please print)_______________________________________
Total Enclosed
$________
New Membership Fees
Ikenobo America dues has increased membership fees for the first time since 2008 to $30 for regular members
(increase of $5) and $50 for teachers (an increase of $20.) Membership benefits will include the Hana no
Arakaruto magazine, 10% discount on Ikenobo goods and the opportunity to attend Special Visiting Professor
workshops. Ikenobo calenders will no longer be included but may be ordered for an additional fee. This fall we
will have information on the cost and how to order.
There is also the the addition of a special membership available to teachers with a rank of 9 or higher; Kakyo,
assistant professor third grade. The fee is $100 and includes the regular benefits of membership as well as the
calendar, and the opportunity to attend advanced teaching workshops. Any members who qualifies for the
special membership is encouraged to apply, as it will help insure continued success of Ikenobo Ikebana. If you
have any questions concerning membership please contact Jeanne.
At our January meeting the group consensus was to set local dues at $20, to be waived for seniors (70+), and
students. Our goal is to maintain our current members and encourage new members. To this end anyone who
may find the new fees difficult to manage, scholarships are available. Just contact Jeanne. Also if you know
someone that may enjoy learning about ikebana bring them to a workshop as your guest, or arrange flowers
together and encourage them to join. Together let's make 2014 successful for Ikenobo Ikebana in America!
–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–-–Illinois Prairie Chapter 2014 Annual Membership Form
Name: __________________________________________ Ikenobo Rank:____________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________
City State ZIP: ______________________________ __________
_________________
Phone Number with area code: _________
___________________________________
Email (please print) : _________________
____________________________________
Birthday: month/year ________
________ (optional - for receiving special honorary degrees)
Membership fees (pick 1)
(local dues included)
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) $50 Regular membership
) $70 Teacher membership
) $120 Special membership rank 9+
(local dues waived)
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) $30 Senior membership (70+)
) $50 Senior Teacher membership
) $100 Special Senior rank 9+
Membership fee (from above)
Hard copy Newsletter Fee: $15 (email newsletter free)
total enclosed
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Membership dues should be submitted by March 15, 2014. Please fill out this form and send it with your
check to: Illinois Prairie Ikebana, c/o Jeanne Holy, 2303 Seaton Ct. Champaign, IL 61821-6623

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