Ichiyo in Spring: Baskets, Bamboo and Flowing Lines

In April, IOR welcomed Duffy Boyd, Junior Master of the Ichiyo School, who displayed her passion for natural materials and designs expressing movement. The program, “Ichiyo in Spring: Baskets, Bamboo and Flowing Lines,” demonstrated traditional Ichiyo designs as well as contemporary freestyle arrangements. Duffy was assisted on stage and prior to the program by Alice Litchfield and Peyton Wells. In the workshop following, Duffy focused on the Flowing Form of Ichiyo which highlights the use of spring branches in arrangements.

Member Showcase

April was also IOR’s annual member showcase which was pure eye candy. We had 21 wonderful exhibits which ranged from beginners to those who have practiced Ikebana for many years. The creativity on display was stunning, and it was a great opportunity to see multiple schools side by side.

Workshop

In the workshop, Duffy demonstrated the Flowing Form Design from the second book in the Ichiyo curriculum. All the participants enjoyed the beautiful Poet’s Laurel, tulips and wax flower combination which made a beautiful arrangement.