Tag Archives: ikenobo

August Update

Posted on July 31, 2020 by ChanticleerBoard

Greetings We hope you find the web site updates useful. The new Members section is meant to give all members easy access to the demonstration videos and notes so you can practice on your own, and participate in the online … Continue reading →

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March 2018 First Classes

Posted on March 6, 2018 by ChanticleerBoard

A warm welcome back to our returning students and a hearty welcome to our newcomers. Classes have started at both locations with either a review or introduction, depending on the group, to shoka shofutai. Please check the calendar on the … Continue reading →

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Fall Shoka Sanshuike

Posted on September 8, 2017 by ChanticleerBoard

Welcome back everyone! We kicked off the Fall session with shoka shofutai, sanshuike, using materials that reflect the season. Check the calendar for upcoming classes and we really appreciate it if you can give as much notice as possible if … Continue reading →

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Visiting Professor Workshops June 26-27, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by ChanticleerBoard

Jiyuka / Freestyle Our first evening with Professor Chino focused on freestyle. After professor Chino’s demonstration students chose from a variety of material to create their arrangements which were then corrected by the professor. Professor Chino’s skill and helpful comments … Continue reading →

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Fall Classes and Workshop News

Posted on September 18, 2016 by ChanticleerBoard

First, a reminder to mark your calendar now for June 26 (evening)  and 27 (daytime) 2017 when we will have workshops with a visiting Ikenobo professor from Japan. Stay tuned for further details as we get closer to the date … Continue reading →

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Welcome EJCA Beginners’ Series

Posted on August 18, 2016 by ChanticleerBoard

Our August beginners’ series is off to a great start with appreciation for your enthusiastic participation. Photos are available here.

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New Season & Beginners’ Classes

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Jean-Marcel

The new season is upon us, beginning March 17 for returning club members. Please pass the word about the Beginners’ series starting March 31 as well. We are doing the Beginners’ series a little differently this year, holding it on … Continue reading →

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Jiyuka / Freestyle October 15

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

In this lesson we worked on seasonal freestyle arrangements with an emphasis on points. Material selection: Sunflower petite, asparagus fern, leather leaf, mini-moon carnations, pumpkin tree, hypericum, snowberry, rose hips, branches This week’s K-cup challenge also produced some interesting results … Continue reading →

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Shoka Sanshuike October 1

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

We continued our study of  shoka sanshuike with a distinctly Fall theme to the material selection: sunflower, ornamental grass, bullrush, rose hip, maple, and solidago. Then, back by popular demand, we enjoyed another K-cup challenge with some miniature freestyle arrangements. … Continue reading →

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Pruning Challenges: Shoka Sanshuike Sept. 17

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

The material used for this lesson provided some opportunities to improve our pruning skills. Pruning helps us show off the beauty and lines of the material but making the decision of what, and how much, to clip can be challenging. … Continue reading →

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