This is the Rikka Shofutai arrangement we made for the first class on September 9, 2012, using the tall Chrysanthemums.
Basic Techniques of Rikka class starts in September, 2012
Kazuko will start offering the Basic Techniques of Rikka class starting in September, 2012.
See Kazuko’s class schedule at:
Schedules
This class will be taught through a 5-6 class sessions to teach the basic of Ikenobo Rikka arrangement. The class will be offerred approximately once every two months. But, a student is expected to attend all 5-6 classes to be considered to have mastered the Basic Techniques of Rikka class.
In this class, s/he will be making Rikka arrangement like this, with easy-to-manage materials,
Kazuko attended a class at Ikenobo Kyoto HQ
Kazuko went to Japan to attend the class at Ikenobo HQ in Kyoto in July, 2012.
Her class was the Sogo Tokubetsu Ka, Shouka Senkou, taught by Professor Furukawa.
She made the following flower arrangements, with the praises from the professor.
Kakitsubata (Japanese wild iris):
Kakitsubata (Iris laevigata) and Miniature Flower Arrangement
Kazuko displayed yellow Kakitsubata (Iris laevigata) and Miniature Flower Arrangement at Denver Botanic Gardens’ gift shop.
Ikebana International Denver Chapter held the demonstrations of flower arrangements from different schools
Ikebana International Denver Chapter held the demonstrations of flower arrangements from different schools on May 19, 2012 at Denver Botanical Garden.
Kazuko demonstrated a traditional Ikenobo Shoka using Siberian Iris.
Pictures of Sample Wedding Corsages for Wedding Flowers 101 (May 16, 2012) class
These are the pictures of teacher’s sample of Wedding Corsages from Wedding Flowers 101 class held on May 16, 2012.
Students learned how to make corsages for bridesmaids, bestmen and family members.
Ikebana International Denver Chapter (#66) received the Thank You letter from Consulate General of Japan – Denver
Ikebana International Denver Chapter (#66) received the “Thank You” certificate from the Consulate General of Japan at Denver, on May 11, 2012, at his official residence, for their service and continuing effor for the friendship between the United States of America and Japan through cultural activities.
Extra: Pictures of Sample Bride’s and Bridesmaid Bouguets for Wedding Flowers 101 class
Per request from students, Kazuko made the following sample of Bridesmaid Bouguet for Wedding Flowers 101 class.
It is on display at Millennium Harvest House Boulder’s lobby area until May 16, 2012.
The length of the bottom stem is left a little longer than it would have been used in a real wedding situation, due to the fact that it is kept in a vertical vase with water to be shown at the hotel lobby for several days.
Pictures of Sample Bride’s Bouguet for Wedding Flowers 101 (May 9, 2012) class
These are the pictures of teacher’s sample Bride’s Bouguet from Wedding Flowers 101 class held on May 9, 2012.
Students learned how to use the stand, and to create Bride’s Bouquet flower.
Front view:
Pictures of Sample Centerpiece Flower for Wedding Flowers 101 (May 2, 2012) class
These are the pictures of teacher’s sample Centerpiece Flower from Wedding Flowers 101 class held on May 2, 2012. Seven class students have learned how to make it and made similar Centerpiece Flowers. They brought home their own pieces after the class.
