Ikebana International

Just like it takes all the petals in a chrysanthemum to make a flower, every member of Ikebana is essential. A very special thank you to Deborah Bowman, host for our “ikebana picnic,” installation of officers and Nan’s demonstration. Deborah, your garden was delightful and everyone made such wonderful Asian treats to share! A huge thanks to all the busy bees who have been working all summer on Kiku Matsui, membership, programs, budget, yearbook, website, Facebook and special events. Six teams have been busy designing their outdoor sculpture for Kiku Matsuri, the traditional Japanese Chrysanthemum festival. This poem by Midori Tanimune captures the essence of the North America Regional Conference in Ashville. Ashville was in bloom with huge peonies and hydrangeas and gracious Southern hospitality. If you were unable to attend, you missed amazing demonstrations, creative outdoor sculptures, marvelous workshops and an exhibition filled with unique designs from many schools. Patricia O’Reilly’s

a placement in the Founder’s Building on the University of Texas Dallas campus for your exhibit incorporating Kiku - chrysanthemums. Exhibits will be installed on October 30, and open for viewing from the afternoon of October 30 thru the aftermppm pf November 2. This year, Riji Kika Shibita will lead workshops on Saturday, November 1 and demonstrate on Sunday, November 2. Her Grande Finale will fill the stage. What an exciting conclusion to Kiku Matsuri. Look for your Kiku Matsuri brochure. Save the Date: September 18, Jerry McManus will demonstrate Sogetsu arrangements using containers crafted by Daryl McManus. Daryl will share some of his tricks and techniques. In Friendship through

flowers,

Karen Murrell, President

September 2014

Ikebanadallas.org

From the President

Dallas Chapter 13 Newsletter

President’s Message 1 September Program 2 Flowers in Japan 2 Upcoming Ikebana Events 3 Kiku Matsuri 2014 4-5

arrangement used turquoise hardware cloth as her container. Orange freesia were dancing above the container. Glass tubes, that appeared invisible, were suspended from wire creating a water source. .

The Exhibition is now open to you, too. Pictures have been loaded on the Ikebanadallas.org website and are also available on our Facebook page. Thank you to Linda Nelson for organizing Ikebana Explorers’ first outing on Thursday, August 21 to the Kimbell Art Museum to view the Samurai exhibit. We had a great time learning about the history of the Samurai warrior costumes. Afterward, we all went to lunch at Café Modern. It was an informational and relaxing excursion. A special thank you to all who participated in the TAO Arts East Meets West exhibition at the Irving Arts Center June 16-July 6 2014. If you were out of town and unable to participate, you will have an opportunity to exhibit at Kiku Matsuri 2014! Contact Brian Dalton to sign up for

After the verb “to

love”, “to help” is the

most beautiful verb in

the world!

~Bertha Von Suttner

utterfly

Floats and balances” ~

Matsuo Bashō,

Mia Shelton TAO Arts Exhibit – June 2014

An Ikebana Demonstration

Beyond Expectations

traveling to meet people

Everyone’s smiles shine from afar and

near…. I am embraced with

the hundreds of hearts floating in the

air Non-talking

happiness, alive and dancing

My journey was sweet and full under

the vast sky.

~Midori Tanimune

Kiku Matsuri 2014Registration!

Creating Beauty & Harmony

Jerry McManus, 4th Grade,

Sogetsu School

With

Daryl McManus, Ikebana Husband

Jerry McManus, 4th grade teacher in

the Sogetsu School, will present a

program entitled “Creating Beauty &

Harmony.” She will use containers

that have been made for her by her

husband, Daryl McManus. He is

very innovative and a true craftsman.

Daryl will be on hand to describe the

process he used to create these

special containers for Jerry. You will

be very impressed at the beauty and

harmony that is created by their

collaboration.

As a treat, Daryl has offered to create

Dallas Chapter 13 – September 18 Program

a special container to use in a mini-

workshop following the demonstration.

The container will be made of white PVC

pipe, about 9” high and 2” in diameter. It

will have holes and notches that will

accommodate small-ish flowers and light-

weight branch/line material. Bring fresh or

dried material as you wish.

The cost of the container is $10. Cash or

check, please. There will be a limited

number, so one per person, please.

Registration will open at 9:30 am.

Refreshments will be served (see side bar)

and the Ikebana Market catalog will be

available for ordering containers.

The business meeting will start at 10:00 am, followed by Jerry’s and Daryl’s Program and the Mini-Workshop

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September 18 Meeting Location:

Center for Community

Cooperation 2900 Live Oak St.

Dallas, TX 75204-6127

Nancy Griggs is on

vacation so we need a

“Refreshment Coordinator”

and a couple of helpers.

(make and put out the

coffee; set out snacks;

clean up afterward)

email

ikebanadallas@gmail.com

if you can help and/or if

you will bring a snack or a

beverage

In Japan: Late Summer and Fall Flowers

It’s no surprise that flower viewing is a national pastime in Japan. What

flowers does one view in the heat of late summer and early fall? You might

be surprised to know that the flowers that bloom in Japan at this time of

year are not so different than those we find here in North Texas in late

summer and early fall – sunflowers, wildflowers, solidago, miscanthus, etc.

You might find this YouTube video interesting, showing the flowers of late

summer and fall in Japan. Late Summer and Fall Flowers

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Sweltering sidewalks - even weeds wilt in my garden The sunflowers flourish

NARC 2019!

A Sangetsu Demonstration and Workshop. Sangetsu was foreign to us until we

had a new member who is an instructor of Sangetsu who joined our chapter two

years ago. We are now bringing her instructor (Katia Santos) in from Los Angeles

to give us an all-day program.” Click here for Sangetsu Program Brochure.

Upcoming Ikebana Events

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Five Centuries of The Japanese Gardens – Sushila Mathew will be arranging in

the landscape style of the Ohara School. Asia Society is opening their gallery free

of charge to II members following the meeting. Parking is FREE in Asia Society’s

parking facility across from the building. 1370 Southmore Blvd.; Houston

See Evite

Friday, March 14

Fort Worth Chapter 38

Saturday – Sunday

April 26 - 27

Members are invited to bring an arrangement to exhibit and talk about. Please bring any items (Japanese or Ikebana-related) that you would like to donate for the Gomi Sale, or sell in the Ginza. Mark the Ginza items with your minimum asking price; they will be auctioned off and our Chapter will receive 25% of the selling price. Ways and Means will be available if you need to pick up a new container, kenzan or hasami. Bento Box lunches will be available. Choices

are: 1. Sushi (uncooked fish) 2. Chicken Teriyaki 3. Beef Teriyaki, or 4. Vegetarian. Write your lunch choice on the lower left corner of your check for $15 per meal (payable to Fort Worth II) and mail it to: Teruko Greene 3912 Wosley Drive Fort Worth, TX 76133 All checks must be received by Monday, September 8.

Dallas Chapter 13 – September 2014

Kika Shibata, Riji —Sculpture Techniques: How to Balance and Secure Materials

in a Sculptural Arrangement — Workshop Mrs. Shibata will show the process of a

sculptural arrangement, then all members will work together to create a structure

arrangement, which will contain many Sogetsu elements. We will use large-scale

curly willow and flowers. Mrs. Shibata suggested that helpful tools would include

wire, wire cutters, glue dots, plastic ties, hammer and nails (2 sizes—1 and 2

inches long) gloves and saw, etc. Bring a notepad, pen and camera if you wish.

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Kiku Matsuri 2014 is partnering with the Richardson Public Library to present a

Teens and ‘Tweens program on Saturday, October 4, 2 – 4 pm. Registration is

required at the Library. This program is funded by the Japan-America Society of

Dallas/Fort Worth! Volunteers are needed to assist (Books 3-4 and above) during

this special event. Please call Sally Shockey: 214-750-7236

15th Annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing Celebration at Klyde Warren Park – JASD/FW

with the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Dallas Chapter 13 will demonstrate during

this event. Volunteers are needed for demonstration and to bring an arrangement.

This is a great opportunity for us to promote Kiku Matsuri 2014.

Japan-American Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

25th Anniversary of Sogetsu San Jose-South Bay Branch ~ San Jose, CA

Workshops and Demonstration by Tetsunori Kawana, Sensei, student of Hiroshi

Teshigahara and renowned bamboo master artist. Kika Shibata, Director

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Presented by Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13, with Fort Worth Chapter

38 and Sogetsu Dallas Branch, in partnership with The University of Texas –

Dallas and Japan-American Society of Dallas/Fort Worth.

All events will take place at UT-Dallas, including outdoor sculptures, exhibition of

arrangements, workshops for practitioners and novices and grand finale

demonstration. Riji Kika Shibata, Sogetsu School, will be our guest artist and John

Stich, Honorary Consul-General for Japan at Dallas will be the Honorary

Chairperson for this event. More information, including details of events and

registration for workshops and grand finale demonstration will be available at the

September 18 meeting.

HOLD THESE DATES!

Saturday, October 25 – Tuesday, October 28: Assembling Outdoor Sculptures

Wednesday, October 29: UT-Dallas “Celebration of Support”

Thursday, October 30: Installation of Exhibition Arrangements 10 am – 2pm**

Thursday, October 30, Kiku Matsuri 2014 Grand Opening **

Thursday, October 30 – Sunday November 2: Sculptures and Exhibition open for

viewing 9 am – 5 pm* **

Saturday, November 1: Workshop for novices 9:30 – noon**

Saturday, November 1: Workshop for ikebana practitioners 1 – 3:30 pm**

Sunday, November 2: Grand Finale Demonstration 2 – 4 pm** *Exhibition closes 2pm on Sunday, November 2

**Volunteers are needed for these events

Advance Registration: KIKU MATSURI 2014 DONATION AND REGISTRATION

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** Volunteers are needed to be at the Kiku Matsuri 2014 Exhibition

Table Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2 to hand out

brochures and answer questions. A sign-up sheet will be at the

September 18 meeting.

Ikebana International Dallas Chapter 13 2014 – 2015 Monthly Programs – DRAFT!!!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Jerry McManus, 4th Grade Sogetsu

Daryl McManus, Ikebana Husband

Creating Beauty & Harmony

Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 2

Kiku Matsuri 2014

HOLD THESE DATES!

Saturday, October 25 – Tuesday, October 28: Assembling Outdoor Sculptures

Wednesday, October 29: UT-Dallas “Celebration of Support”

Thursday, October 30: Installation of Exhibition Arrangements 10 am – 2pm**

Thursday, October 30, Kiku Matsuri 2014 Grand Opening **

Thursday, October 30 – Sunday November 2: Sculptures and Exhibition open for viewing 9

am – 5 pm* **

Saturday, November 1: Workshop for novices 9:30 – noon** ($25.00)

Saturday, November 1: Workshop for ikebana practitioners 1 – 3:30 pm** ($40.00)

Sunday, November 2: Grand Finale Demonstration 2 – 4 pm**($25.00) *Exhibition closes 2pm on Sunday, November 2

**Volunteers are needed for these events

Advance Registration: KIKU MATSURI 2014 DONATION AND REGISTRATION

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Introduction to the School of Sangetsu Ikebana

Including Mini Workshop

Guest Ikebana Artist – Rebeca Gabrail, Sangetsu Instructor

This Program includes an Introduction and a Mini-Workshop

There will be a nominal charge for this event.

Thursday, December 4, 2015

Holiday Luncheon and Special Guest

(Location to be Determined)

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Thursday, January 15

FLORAL DESIGN CROSSOVER

Garden Club Sculptures vs Ikebana Arrangements!

Guest Artist – Harriet Gibbs, National Master Flower Show Judge

Demonstration of her Hatsu-ike designs!

Thursday, February 19

The Basics of Chinese Brush Painting

Learning the basics of brush painting with Sheila Durante, Margaret Woodlief

and other members of the TAO Arts Group

A wonderful workshop to learn to make your own brush-painted flower!!

Thursday, March 19

Springtime Expressions with Ohara

Mary Lib Saleh and Rumiko Hayashi

Dallas Chapter 13 Members will Demonstrate the Ohara School of Ikebana

Thursday, April 16

Amazing Braided Leaves

Amira Matsuda – Somu, Sogetsu School of Ikebana

Amira will conduct a demonstration using braided leaves in her arrangements.

Following, Amira will demonstrate a braided leaves workshop for us to follow.

Thursday, May 21

Friendship through Flowers throughout the World

Location to be Determined

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18TH IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE

IN 2019

ALL ROUTES LEAD TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH!

Dallas Chapter 13 – September 2014

D/FW

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