December 8, 2017 – Ikebana Holidays

You won’t want to miss this diverse and festive demonstration. Please join us for Ikebana Holidays presented by representatives of seven schools.

Toshiko Shaw has extensive training in three Schools of Ikebana since 1956, Ikenobo (in Japan), Wafukai and currently Aratame under the guidance of Sumi Metz. She teaches ikebana classes at her church and in her home and has exhibited frequently for Ikebana International..

Christina Schuknecht has always had an interest in Ikebana and her study of the Chiko School of Ikebana in 2005 with her sensei Michiko Hosoda. In 2006 she became a member of I.I., participated in our SF Chapter Flower Shows since 2007, displayed arrangements at many of our meetings, as well as participated in demonstrations for I.I.  Christina is responsible for the beautiful photographs taken for our Chapter.

Beverly Walker had the good fortune to return to the Bay Area in 2003, and to discover Ichiei Sakaki teaching Enshu Ikebana. She is now in the capable hands of Rayko Kurosaki, who continues to present new techniques to master.  She has received her flower name and an intermediate certificate, and countless hours of enjoyment.

Margaret Kurasaki has been a student of Ikenobo Ikebana, initially learning from her mother for close to 40 years.  She has demonstrated ikebana at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, service clubs and Japanese Festivals around the Bay Area. She is currently the treasurer of Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Northern California and the first Vice President of Ikebana Teacher’s Federation. She has served as a translator for visiting Ikenobo professors providing explanations during demonstrations and workshops.