Tag Archives: shoka

Beginners’ Series 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

We are delighted to have five newcomers join us for a three week introduction to ikebana. Pictures from the first session can be found here.  

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Lesson This Week

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

Just a quick reminder that we have a lesson this week. Pictures from Jean-Marcel’s demonstration at the EJCA last Saturday can be found here. https://duciaume.wordpress.com

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Shoka Isshuike March 5, 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

Welcome back. It was great to see almost everyone out for this lesson. We are sad that Victoria’s  work commitments will take her in a new direction that does not allow time for classes. We wish her well. This week … Continue reading →

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Hatsuike / First Lesson of 2015 Season

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

After the great blizzard debacle and cancellation of the Feb. 5 lesson we were happy to get the season off to a good start on Feb. 19.  Here are the pictures of our first shokas of the year using forsythia, … Continue reading →

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Fall Lesson Photos

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

It has been a busy season with workshops in Vancouver and San Diego, our regular club lessons (see below), and a Beginners’ Series.  Thanks for all the great participation everyone. Coming up next, our last regular lesson of the season, … Continue reading →

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More Catching Up

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

It’s good to be back in Edmonton and I am finally getting caught up, again, more or less. Here are some of the photos from recent lessons, and we look forward to seeing you at the next lesson on June … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

The EJCA Ikebana club is off and running in its second season and your web master is racing to catch up. One set of lesson photos has been delayed but you can enjoy some selections from Vancouver workshops as well … Continue reading →

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Beginners and Review Classes Now On

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

After two weeks the beginners and review group are developing an appreciation of the shoka style. Week one introduced the isshuike form using spider mums, followed by nishuike this week: 5 stems of liatris plus either daisies or roses.

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Shoka Sanshuike Review November 7, 2013

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jean-Marcel

After several weeks of free style we returned to Shoka Sanshuike. Following a minimal review of the form, the students plunged right into working on their arrangements. Greater confidence and understanding were clearly evident both in the preparation and during … Continue reading →

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Shoka of Choice: August 1

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Jean-Marcel

a small but enthusiastic group this week, worked mostly on shimputai with one sanshuike

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