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Ikenobo 2024

posterFascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.

At 12:30 pm on Friday, July 12, a Japanese floral exhibition will be unveiled in the library’s lobby. Shortly after, at 1:00 pm, there will be a demonstration of Ikenobo-Ikebana in the Levenson Community Room. All are welcome. The exhibition runs over the weekend until noon on Monday, July 15. Registration is not required.

Ikenobo is a way to express one’s feelings with each individual flower or stem. A small variety of different styles has evolved during the 550 years of Ikenobo history. Each style has a distinctive character and is arranged with a particular form or pattern. Awareness of natural beauty allows the artist to approach the ideal beauty that Ikenobo seeks.

The event is sponsored by the Kittery Point Ikenobo chapter, one of hundreds affiliated with the Ikenobo headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. Our artists welcome you to view and embrace this centuries-old floral art form where they will share several different arrangement styles.

The exhibition will be on display in the library’s lobby until 12:00pm, Monday, July 15th. The exhibit is made possible through the efforts of members in the Kittery Point Ikenobo organization.

Susan Foye - Shimputai

Susan Foye - Shimputai

Lily Harris - Shoka Nishuike

Lily Harris - Shoka Nishuike

Meghan E. Harris - Shoka Hamano

Meghan E. Harris - Shoka Hamano

Susan Foye - Shoka Shimputai

Susan Foye - Shoka Shimputai

Hiromi Satoh - Shoka Shimputai

Hiromi Satoh - Shoka Shimputai

Yukiko Fairbrother - Rikka Shofutai

Yukiko Fairbrother - Rikka Shofutai

Elaina Hatsis - Jiuka or Freestyle

Elaina Hatsis - Jiuka or Freestyle

Deena Peschke - Moribani

Deena Peschke - Moribani

Nancy L. Hansen - Shoka Sanshuike

Nancy L. Hansen - Shoka Sanshuike

Catherine Sartorelli - Shoka Nisuike

Catherine Sartorelli - Shoka Nisuike

Lan Thai - Shoka Nisuike

Lan Thai - Shoka Nisuike

Mikako Tokoro - Shoka Sanshuike

Mikako Tokoro - Shoka Sanshuike

Audrey Grumbling - Shoka Issuike

Audrey Grumbling - Shoka Issuike

Ikenobo arrangements in the lobby

Ikenobo arrangements in the lobby

Ikenobo arrangements in the lobby

Ikenobo arrangements in the lobby

Ikenobo poster

Ikenobo poster

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