Level II – Jan. 22 – Two styles of Futakabu Shoka

In this lesson, we will create a Shoka Shofutai futakabuike and a Shoka Shimputai futakabu (aka two divided shokas). As Shoka Shimputai uses three materials, we will be working with three materials for the Shoka Shofutai futakabuike as well. The rules for futakabu Shimputai are quite different than Shofutai futakabuike, hence we will use different materials for the Shimputai.

The above designs are from Ikenobo text books and both are Shoka Shofutai Sanshuike futakabuike designs.

Above are two Shoka Shimputai futakabu designs by Sensei Stephanie

Please read: For Shoka Shofutai Futakabuike

  • Invitation to Ikenobo Shoka Shofutai I – Pages 16-17
  • Invitation to Ikenobo Shoka Shimputai book
  • New Shoka II textbook – Page 17
  • More to Learn Shoka – Pages 64-68
  • Please Read for Shoka Shimputai Futakabu
  • Previous class notes for Shoka Shimputai futakabu (if you have any)
  • Invitation to Ikenobo Shoka Shimputai book
  • New Shoka II textbook – Page 41
  • More to Learn Shoka – Pages 146-159
  • Joy of Ikebana Ikenobo – Page 50-69

Please Bring:

  • For Shoka Shofutai futakabuike – Type E  – and two kenzans about 1.5-2″ in diameter. If you only have 3″ – bring two of them.
  • Type B, F, or G for Shoka Shimputai with the appropriate size kenzan and pebbles.
  • Line material and flowers will be provided for this lesson; however, you are welcome to bring any materials you would like.
  • For the Shoka Shimputai design, one material, usually only on flower, must be very special. If you have see anything in your garden or at the florist that is very different or unique, please bring it.
  • Check the Resources page of this website for a list of what to bring to class
  • Your lunch or a snack.

We arrive at 11:15 AM, set up for class and make any necessary ginza purchases. The lesson begins at 11: 30 AM and you are generally on your way home by about 3PM. Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy.

There will be a definitive break between the 1st and 2nd arrangements at about 1PM to allow everyone the opportunity to watch the critiques of all the arrangements and everyone the chance to have a snack break.

Please do not take your arrangement apart until all arrangements have been critiqued. If you need to leave before all arrangements have been critiqued, you will not get credit for the lesson. Plan your time accordingly.