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ON-SITE IKEBANA EXHIBITION
(members' entries to the past world conventions)
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| Please visit the 10th World Convention page for brochure and registration forms in preparation for your participation. |
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CORRECTION:
Please read the Culture Program No.1 in the printed brochure and registration forms as "Making a Silk Brooch" instead of "Making a Silk Broach". |
Mumbai #258, India
On August 19, 2009, Mumbai Chapter members had a marvelous experience visiting the famous Mumbai potter B. R. Pandit at his workshop-studio. It was a picnic and learning expedition for us. Brahmdev Ram Pandit, who is fondly known as Panditji, his son Abhay, and his family were our gracious hosts. Members were fascinated by their extensive designer collection of ikebana and bonsai vases and studio pottery. Abhay Pandit, who studied Raku ware under David Roberts of the U.K., gave us a wonderful Raku demonstration. Chapter members even got an opportunity to try their hand on the potterfs wheel and create their own pieces. The members also picked up lovely ikebana vases. The entire experience was wonderful. |
 President Taruna Agarwal & Founding Member Nalina Kapadia watch Panditji at work.
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Philadelphia #71, USA
Philadelphia Chapter held is opening luncheon on September 24, 2009, for the 2009-2010 year at the Waynesbourough Country Club in Paoli, Pennsylvania. A stellar Sogetsu demonstration was presented by Kika Shibata, Master Teacher and Head of Sogetsu Western USA, to 149 members and guests. Mrs. Shibata was assisted by Cary Webb Sears, Marcia Borel, Jose Juico, Lorraine Toji. Mariko Ono, Midori Tanimun, Sarah Goetz and Sumie Nishikawa. The following day Mrs. Shibata led two workshops. The morning workshop focused on securing materials in difficult containers, and in the afternoon the participants created a container made from paper strips.
During the luncheon meeting, Philadelphia Chapter President Magdelena Tamura-Reid honored Marion Tamaki, who has been an active and dedicated member of Philadelphia Chapter for 43 years. Also receiving honors and recognition were Shigeko Kawano and Lorraine Toji for their 40 years of contribution, and Ronnie Iorio, Lauri Masson-Masotti, and Marcelle Pick for their 30 years of dedication to Philadelphia Chapter. |
 Kika Shibata (center), Sogetsu Master Teacher, stands before her finale arrangement with her assistants: (l to r) Cary Webb Sears, Marcia Borel, Jose Juico, Lorraine Toji, Mariko Ono, Midori Tanimune, Sarah Goetz, Sumie Nishikawa.
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