This style was created by the current headmaster, Sen’ei Ikenobo in 1977. It seems simple, but watch out, it can be harder than you think. The emphasis is on contrast with harmony using only three materials (you may have more than one insertion of each material). There is no set pattern (sashiguichi), but three yakueda of shu, yo and ashirai. It is a shoka, so no wire and we must have a mizugiwa.

Please bring:

• At least one, preferably two, shimputai appropriate vases (Types A, F, or G)
• A more contemporary or slender container is encouraged; but no bronzes.
• Pebbles to raise your kenzan to within 1/2 inch of the top edge of your container. Pebbles must be no larger than your little finger nail.
• Flowers will be provided for this lesson, please bring line material
• Check the Resources page of this website for a list of what to bring to class
• Your lunch or a snack.

Please read:

• Your previous lessons on Shoka Shimputai
• 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

• 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.