IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER #182
Columbia SC
2023/2024 EVENTS
Events are listed chronologically
All planned events for the 2023/2024 year are presently "in person" and will be primarily be held at the Garden Club Council Building. Meeting details are in Members Only.
AUGUST POTLUCK LUNCHEON
and
Japanese Garden (work in progress)
John & Lucy's House
August 16, 2023 at 11 AM
This year's inaugural meeting will be a potluck luncheon at John and Lucy's home. The property is named Stone Garden and John and Lucy have both been hard at work building the beginnings of a Japanese Garden. Everyone is welcome to walk around the property and cut whatever line material they want (except for my Japanese maples!!!) If you want to bring a swimsuit and hop in the pool afterwards, feel free. The pool is in a screenhouse so it's bug-free. Lunch will be once everyone arrives and settles in, probably about 11:30. There is abundant on-street parking. Park on the forest side of the street and you can either walk down the driveway to see my new Japanese gate or park by the mailbox to see the bridge and waterfall.
188 Castle Road
Columbia SC 29210
SEPTEMBER MEETING and WORKSHOP
Mita Flores, Sangetsu School
September 20, 2023
Coffee/Set up: 9:30-10:00
Business Meeting: 10:00-10:15
Program 10:15-11:00
Workshop: 11:15-12:00
Clean Up: 12:00 - 12:15
IN-PERSON meeting at the GCC
Mita is a longtime chapter member who always has interesting presentations from a school we rarely get to see. More information in the school itself is available from this link. https://www.sangetsu.org/
Mita has provided 2 images to illustrate her presentation and what members need to bring.
.ZOOM Meeting
Please refer to the ZOOM meeting access information in Members Only
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR EXHIBITION
October 11-22, 2023
South Carolina State Fairgrounds
1200 Rosewood Ave.
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Ikebana International Chapter 182 has been invited to create an ikebana exhibition for the SC State Fair. Over a dozen arrangements will be on display. Please join us in the Cantey Building to see our ikebana arrangements as well as the flower shows put on by various South Carolina garden clubs. The ikebana exhibition will run the entire duration of the state fair from October 11 until the 22nd.
Our website continues to be linked to the State Fair website so updated information about the two organizations and events is readily accessible.
Chapter members please refer to the Members Only page for set up and take down information.
The State Fair link to our website is located at:
OCTOBER DEMONSTRATION and WORKSHOP
Li Yueh Huang, Ikenebo
October 18, 2023
Coffee/Set up: 9:30-10:00
Business Meeting: 10:00-10:15
Workshop and Program: 10:15-12:00
Clean Up: 12:00 - 12:15
IN-PERSON MEETING and DEMONSTRATION/WORKSHOP
Garden Club Council Building
Li is a long time chapter member and Ikenobo instructor who to our great good fortune, had been sharing her talents with our chapter for years. Still, she always has something new for us. Information re: her presentation and workshop will be updated ASAP.
NOVEMBER
SOGETSU MEETING and WORKSHOP
Special demonstration with a surprise!
Hosted by Hideko Rainey, Riji
November 15, 2023
Coffee/Set up: 9:30-10:00
Business Meeting: 10:00-10:15
Program 10:15-11:00
Workshop: 11:15-12:00
Clean Up: 12:00 - 12:15
IN-PERSON meeting at the GCCB
Hideko promises to have a surprise special aspect of her demonstration for chapter 182 members.
Hideko will be demonstrating Sogetsu arrangements with a special surprise for chapter 182 members.
Workshop
Bring your favorite container and materials for Hideko's valuable insights.
ZOOM Meeting
Please refer to the ZOOM meeting access information in Members Only
DECEMBER
VEGETARIAN POTLUCK at MOULIKTA'S
KADOMATSU DEMO by JOHN SPENCE
December 6, 2023 - 11:00am-2:00pm
IN-PERSON vegetarian (eggs OK) potluck meeting at Moulikta's house, NOT the GCCB
Chapter 182 member Moulikta Shah, a member since 2014, will be hosting a vegetarian (eggs OK) potluck luncheon at her home. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring your favorite vegetarian dish to share with other chapter members. Moulikta is a wonderful cook and will be preparing homecooked Indian dishes and tea. This event is an introduction to Indian cuisine and Moulikta will ensure items are not excessively spiced.
KADOMATSU DEMONSTRATION
John Spence will demonstrate a traditional Japanese New Year's arrangement called a kadomatsu.(kado = gate, matsu = pine) In Japan, these types of arrangements are placed at the entrance to a house at NewYear's to celebrate the new beginnings of the upcoming year and invites good fortune from Shinto deities and ancestors.
Address and contact information can be found in the Members Only section.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!
JANUARY DEMONSTRATION
Sumi-e Painting and Calligraphy
Lin Ko
January 17, 2024
Coffee/Set up: 9:30-10:00
Business Meeting: 10:00-10:15
Program 10:15-12:00
Clean Up: 12:00 - 12:15
IN-PERSON meeting at the GCCB
For January, Lin Ko will be demonstrating the art of Sumi-e, Japanese ink painting and calligraphy.
ZOOM Meeting
Please refer to the ZOOM meeting access information in Members Only
FEBRUARY EXHIBITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP
The Celebration Arrangement
Lucy Spence, Sogetsu
February 21, 2024
Coffee/Set up: 9:30-10:00
Business Meeting: 10:00-10:15
Workshop: 10:15-12:00
Clean Up: 12:00 - 12:15
Note: Every member is encouraged to make an arrangement for the exhibition. It is enormously beneficial to your growth as an ikebana practitioner to exhibit. This workshop is specifically intended to assist all members to make an arrangement for our annual exhibition but even so, is an excellent opportunity to get a great deal of one-on-one assistance and feedback. Exhibitions push you to do your best work and that is how all of us grow in our capabilities as practitioners.
Our chapter is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. This wonderful milestone is cause for celebration! In Japan, celebrations warrant certain specific aspects of ikebana arrangements to clearly demonstrate the celebratory cause. Lucy will be demonstrating her favorite exhibition arrangements and techniques with specific variations for celebration arrangements. She also will offer insights to member's workshop arrangements. Bring your favorite container, kenzan, line material and flowers to practice making your best work. Whether you exhibit or not, this workshop is invaluable to develop your skills as an ikebana practitioner.
ZOOM Meeting
Please refer to the ZOOM meeting access information in Members Only
MARCH - 50th ANNIVERSARY
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
MARCH 22-23, 2024
12 AM-4 PM
Demonstration by Susan Cano, Sogetsu School at 1 PM March 22
Garden Club Council Building
Located opposite the swim center at Maxcy Gregg Park
1605 Park Circle
Columbia, SC 29201
Ikebana International Chapter 182 in Columbia SC is proud to celebrate it's 50th Anniversary since it was first chartered and wishes to announce TWO special Annual Ikebana Exhibitions.
In-Person Annual Exhibition at the GCCB
This year's exhibition will run for 2 days, March 22-23. Typically we have approximately 80 Ikebana arrangements on display. We will be showcasing arrangements in a variety of schools and styles. In adddition, we are inviting our Sister chapters, Chapter 81 in Augusta GA and Chapter 49 in Charlotte NC to submit an arrangement in our exhibition.
We are also pleased to announce this year's presenter will be Susan Cano, Riji.
International Virtual Exhibition
Beginning on March 1st, 2024, we are inviting all Ikebana International members worldwide to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with us and submit a photo of their ikebana arrangement to a virtual ikebana exhibition in this website. Details forthcoming.
IRMO CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Late March (exact date TBD), 2024
10 AM-5 PM
Irmo Town Park
7330 Carlisle St, Irmo SC 29063
Ikebana International Chapter 182 will have an informational table at the Cherry Blossom Festival. Irmo Town Park is a jewel of a small park with a half dozen cherry trees (hopefully) in full bloom during the event. Activities include art exhibitors (that's us!), a Japanese car show, anime, manga, cosplay, a kimono stroll and a taste of Japan. Come join us for a demo and quick lesson in ikebana!
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COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
April 6-7, 2024
Ikebana International Chapter 182 is privileged to annually have a booth in the Cantey Building. We may not be a country but we're (almost) always next to Japan. Several dozen arrangements will be on display and the public is invited to stop by and have a free lesson in ikebana.
Please check https://www.cifonline.org/ and here for updates.
SOUTH CAROLINA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Usually mid-April dates TBD, 2024
Ikebana International Chapter 182 is privileged to once again participate in the SC Orchid Society Show. The show wasn't held during Covid but we are pleased to welcome their return to a new venue at the Garden club Council building. Chapter 182 will again be exhibiting Ikebana arrangements using orchids. South Carolina Orchid Society Show dated TBD at the Garden Clubs of Greater Columbia, 1605 Park Circle, Columbia, SC 29201.
APRIL DEMONSTRATION and WORKSHOP
Program TBD
April 17, 2024
Coffee/Set up: 9:30-10:00
Business Meeting: 10:00-10:15
Program 10:15-11:00
Workshop: 11:15-12:00
Clean Up: 12:00 - 12:15
Come see something new. It will be very worthwhile.
Please continue to watch this page for updates.
MAY ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
and
OFFICER ELECTION
DETAILS FORTHCOMING!
May 15, 2024
We welcome our new leadership at the May meeting, and we have our annual business meeting.
This is an essential meeting to make plans for next year (to begin in August), pay dues and have lunch.
The venue is still undecided. Details forthcoming.
YEAR END POTLUCK LUNCH AT JOHN'S
May 15, 2019 11 AM
Special Event
The final event of the 2018-2019 year will be a Potluck Lunch and Make-Your-Own arrangement at the Chapter President's house. Line material is readily available on the surrounding 5 acres of forest. Bring a good pair of shoes, your cutters, flowers and favorite container and we can learn from each other.
J. Spence
188 Castle Road
Columbia, SC 29210
MAY SOGETSU CLASS
May 22 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the GCCB
These classes are offered to Chapter members by Norman Churchill who will provide all materials. There is an additional fee of $40 per class. Please contact Norman directly to arrange scheduling and payment.