2023 Monthly Programs

Meetings of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Blue Ridge Chapter are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m., First Congregational Church of Hendersonville, 1735 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville NC 28739. For information, please call 828-696-4103. Meetings are temporarily cancelled for public due to Covid-19 restrictions.

January - No Meeting

February 16 – Cultural Program by Zoom by Noriko R.

Program: History of Ikebana on Zoom

March 9 – Demonstration & Workshop (in person) by Peggy S.

Program: Shoka Shimputai with Lichen Branches.

April 20 – Demonstration and Workshop (in person) by Emiko S.

Program: Basic Rikka Shofutai Techniques and Rules – Learning about Yakueda, wiring and taping

May 18 – Demonstration and Workshop (in person) by Laura F.

Program: Miniature Free Style

June 19 - 21 – Special Three-Day Workshop

Visiting Professor from Japan will teach Rikka Shofutai, Shoka Shimputai and Free Style

July 20 - Demonstration Only by Linda B. and Pam K.

Program: Shoka with SC materials. Ginza

August 17 – Zoom Program by Emiko S.

Program: Pictures from Chukensai, Ikenobo Institute Exhibit on Zoom

September 21 – Field Trip to Barry Farms in Mills River, NC

October 19 – Demonstration & Workshop by Dede W.

Program: Fall Color Ikenobo Free Style

November 11 – Demonstration & Workshop by Sayo H. and Candy G.

Program: Shoka Shofutai. Ginza

Ikenobo Ikebana Blue Ridge Chapter