Ikenobo
With each new IKEBANA arrangement, IKENOBO continues a tradition of creativity that began over 550 years ago. IKENOBO is based in Kyoto, Japan, at Choho-ji (Rokkaku-do) Temple, a temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku.
The Japanese word IKE means“pond,” while the word BO means “a priest’s hut.” Suggesting a priest’s hut next to a pond, the two words combine in the name of the family that has headed this school of IKEBANA, IKE-NO-BO. Succeeding generations of priests were famous for their skill in arranging flowers, and IKENOBO thus became “the origin of IKEBANA.”
Sogetsu
The Sogetsu School of Ikebana was started in 1927 by the founder Sofu Teshigahara who questioned the traditions of ikebana and preferred to respect the freedom of individual expressions. “Anytime, anywhere, by anyone,” — and with any materials — is the creed of the Sogetsu School. Today, under the 4th Iemoto Akane Teshigahara, the Sogetsu Ikebana is popular around the world as a school of Ikebana that draws out the freedom of expression in each individual, always new, always beautiful, and never constrained by preconceptions.
Ichiyo School encourages personal interpretation. Imagination is considered as essential to creative designs as materials and containers. “If flower arranging is to be truly fulfilling, it should be a reflection of oneself.”
International and Local Membership Benefits:
Ikebana International Magazine: A premier publication, issued three times a year, richly illustrated with color plates of ikebana arrangements, articles on ikebana and related arts and cultural topics.
Chapter Activities Newsletter and Sakura News: Two lively newsletters that keep members informed of what is happening at chapters and regions around the world and at I.I. Headquarters.
Access to all past issues of I.I. newsletters viewable online through the I.I. website.
Eligibility to join Ikebana International's 163 chapters worldwide, to participate in chapters' monthly meetings enjoy ikebana demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops, fairs and activities. Associate member fees may be charged by individual chapters.
Opportunities to share ideas about ikebana, and most of all to enjoy our motto “Friendship Through Flowers”, by making new friends around the world.
Regional Conferences and World Conventions: Regional Conferences are held periodically in various regions throughout the world for the purpose of offering educational and cultural exchange opportunities to our members close to home. Every five years an I.I. World Convention is held in Japan.
Monthly Chapter Meetings: Members usually get together at monthly or bimonthly meetings (Tacoma or Olympia) to see ikebana demonstrations, hear lectures on related topics, or participate in flower arranging or other related activities. Our Chapter also participates in ikebana exhibitions. By reciprocal arrangement, members are welcome to visit other chapters while on their travels.
Transfer of Membership: A member may transfer from one chapter to another upon presentation of a current, valid membership card.
And of course, "Friendship through Flowers".
Mountain Greens Mobile Home Park Clubhouse
5280 55th Avenue SE, Lacey
Program: Container and Material Swap Workshop
St. John's Lutheran Church
8602 Bridgeport Way SE, Lakewood
Program: Mitsumata (white branches) and
White Elephant Sale
Holiday Luncheon & Raffle
Indian Summer Country Club
5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia
Program: Special guest: Diane Elliot,
Sogetsu Demostration
(Members and Guests Only)
St. John's Lutheran Church
8602 Bridgeport Way SE, Lakewood
Program: Ikenobo Demonstration
Mountain Greens Mobile Home Park Clubhouse
5280 55th Avenue SE, Lacey
Program: Washi Paper Collage and White Elephant sale
Visit our informational Ikebana Floral Exhibit at the:
Lacey Cultural Celebration
St. Martin's University, Lacey
St. John's Lutheran Church
8602 Bridgeport Way SE, Lakewood
Program: Single Color Arrangements
April 26th: 10am to 5pm
April 27th: 10am to 4:30
Tacoma Community College Art Gallery Bldg #4
6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma
Program: II 147 Spring Flower Exhibit
Program: Our Annual Bus Tour:
Visiting the Hulda Klager Lilac Garden, enjoying a Bento Lunch,
touring the Japanese Garden at Sacajawea Park, and then
stopping to shop the Tsugawa Nursery. A very full-filling day for all!!
Point Defiance Park Pagoda
11 am to 4pm Saturday
10 am to 3pm Sunday
Arrangements on display and there will be a demostration
University Place, Wa.
Program: Annual Meeting, Potluck and Auction
(Members and Guest Only)
Activities
These are some of our past events
Tacoma Country and Golf Club
Lakewood
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our group.
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