WORKSHOPS
On the Agenda Page of the Registration site, members will have the opportunity
to select their choice of workshops.
LARGE EXHIBIT WORKSHOP - Sunday October 27
An opportunity to work with the 2019 NCARC's guest artists in creating major Ikebana art that will be installed in a special location in the conference venue.
- Ikenobo - Professor Manabu Noda
- Sogetsu - Kika Shibata, Riji
- Ohara - Jose Salcedo, 1st Term Master
- Ichiyo - Elaine Jo, Executive Master
IKEBANA WORKSHOP - Monday, October 28
WORKSHOP B-3 (SOGETSU)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$75.00
From KADENSHO by Sofu Teshigahara: "Since color is such an integral aspect of the flower, I don’t make a big issue of it in Ikebana. Line and Mass, however, have to be created. That’s why it is important to work on and master both aspects. Mastering them as a structural aspect of the plant means that the person has achieved a strong sense of artistic expression. One cannot leave such important aspects to chance and whim.
Mass is part of Ikebana. There is mass of leaves, flowers and branches. Heretofore, Ikebana has concentrated on Lines. There is much Ikebana which emphasizes only the lines of branches. Emphasizing mass is a relatively recent method developed in the Sogetsu style. Both lines and mass contain infinite worlds of beauty."
IKEBANA WORKSHOPS - Tuesday, October 29
FREE STYLE WORKSHOP A-1 (IKENOBO)
9:30 am - 4:00 pm (lunch included)
$150.00
Participants: Ikenobo members who belong to Ikenobo Chapters or Study Groups
NOTE: This workshop will continue in the afternoon. Do not select an afternoon Cultural Workshop on Tuesday if you are taking this workshop.
Morning Lecture: Ikenobo Free Style based on the traditional beauty and construction of Ikenobo.
Afternoon Practice: Every participant will create one Free style arrangement according to what they learned from the lecture. Floral materials will be prepared and provided to the participants in the class.
Containers and Tools: Every participant should bring their own Free Style container, kenzans and tools. Prof. Noda suggests that it will be easier to arrange with a wide-mouth container.
WORKSHOP B-1 (SOGETSU)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$75.00
From KADENSHO by Sofu Teshigahara: "Since color is such an integral aspect of the flower, I don’t make a big issue of it in Ikebana. Line and Mass, however, have to be created. That’s why it is important to work on and master both aspects. Mastering them as a structural aspect of the plant means that the person has achieved a strong sense of artistic expression. One cannot leave such important aspects to chance and whim.
Mass is part of Ikebana. There is mass of leaves, flowers and branches. Heretofore, Ikebana has concentrated on Lines. There is much Ikebana which emphasizes only the lines of branches. Emphasizing mass is a relatively recent method developed in the Sogetsu style. Both lines and mass contain infinite worlds of beauty."
WORKSHOP C-1/C-2 (OHARA)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$75.00
WORKSHOP 1
Ohara's latest style: using the beauty of crossing lines to create an arrangement in a 3-dimensional space.
WORKSHOP 2
Ohara's One-Row (Front View) style: the beauty of upward and sideways movement.
WORKSHOP D-1 (ICHIYO)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$75.00
"Balance in Ichiyo Compositions". Emphasis will be on balance between shapes, surface, lines, mass, colors. Arrangements are free style using moribana containers.
WORKSHOP B-4 (SOGETSU)
$75.00
Create a Paper Vase - For a unique vase that can be as flexible as you want or need, try using paper. Select some interesting paper and see what you can come up with. Or, make a series of paper vases for favors or a centerpiece. Select from an assortment of provided papers.
IKEBANA WORKSHOPS - Thursday, October 31
RIKKA SHIMPUTAI WORKSHOP A-2 (IKENOBO)
9:30 am - 4:00 pm (lunch included)
$150.00
NOTE: Do not select a morning Cultural Workshop on Thursday if you are taking this workshop.
Participants: Ikenobo members who hold Ikenobo diploma #9 (Assistant Professor of Ikebana, 3rd Grade) or above.
Morning Lecture: Rikka shimputai
Afternoon Practice: Every participant will create one Rikka shimputai arrangement according to what they learned from the lecture. Floral materials will be prepared and provided to the participants in the class.
Materials: Every participant should bring their own Rikka shimputai container, kenzans and tools.
WORKSHOP B-5 (SOGETSU)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$75.00
Leaves, flower and Plastic Snaps - Be as dramatic or as whimsical as you want, Use leaves and plastic snaps (aka press buttons) and a coordinating or contrasting flower for this unique Sogetsu Expression.
WORKSHOP A-3 (IKENOBO)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
$75.00
This Sanshu-ike workshop will provide a fundamental class for novices and will be open to anyone who is interested in gaining an introduction to the school of Ikenobo; or for a beginning Ikenobo student who is seeking to improve their techniques. This workshop is also suitable for experienced Ikenobo students.
WORKSHOP B-2 (SOGETSU)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
$75.00
From "The Fifty Principles of Sogetsu” by Sofu Teshigahara: #45: If the flowers are the main feature, the container should be subordinate to the flowers. Likewise, if the container is the main focus, then the flowers should be secondary to it.
WORKSHOP D-2 (ICHIYO)
"Catching the Eye of the Viewer through Focal Points". Learn how to place a focal point in your arrangement to make it more creative and aesthetically pleasing.
CULTURAL WORKSHOPS - Tuesday, October 29 (1:30 pm) & Thursday, October 31 (9:30 am)
$50 each session
CULTURAL WORKSHOP 1
Paper Container - honeycomb Ikebana container
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN FRIENDSHIP ROOM - Tuesday, October 29
Oshibana - the Japanese art of pressed plants
Skoshi-Scapes - small landscapes using rocks and bonsai
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN FRIENDSHIP ROOM - Thursday, October 31
Japan in a Suitcase
Provided by Japan American Society of DFW
Demonstrations in the Friendship room morning, noon and afternoon.
Japan‑in‑a‑Suitcase is a traveling educational program designed to provide a chance to experience Japanese culture, customs, and contemporary life. There will be demonstrations such as how to use chopsticks, how to make selections from a sushi/sashimi menu, along with various other matters about "eating" in a Japanese restaurant or at someone's home. Other items explained:
- Why do Japanese leave their shoes at the door?
- If there are no beds in a Japanese house, where do people sleep?
- Other things about Japanese homes, food, entertainment, and money.
Attendees can practice their Japanese manners and create an origami chopstick holder.
Kimono Culture
Provided by Japan American Society of DFW
Choose from a trunk of kimonos and other clothing that can be tried on. What fun to put on a kimono and have a picture taken!!
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