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Fort Worth Chapter

1st Vice President Programs: Marie Turner
2nd Vice President Programs: Sharman Palmer

2009-20010 Calender of Events

September 11, 2009

"Welcome Tea"
Ikebana Exhibits by Members and Board Members
Ginza and Gomi Sale - Bring Asian themed items you wish to donate. Auctioned items benefit Fort Worth Chapter programs!
O-Bento box lunch - rsvp to Mary Ripperton request 'fish' or 'non-fish' Deadline for rsvp Friday, Sept 4th


October 9, 2009

Demonstration and Workshop
"Presentation of Bamboo"
Led by Jossephine Harp, Instructor, Sogetsu School
Workshop fee required for materials


October 24-25, 2009

Japanese Fall Festival
Fort Worth Botanical Japanese Garden
Exhibits and Demonstrations by Fort Worth Ikebana International members Demonstrations by Fort Worth Ikebana International Instructors
Saturday demonstrations at 12 noon and 3 pm
Sunday demonstration at 3 pm


November 13, 2009

Holiday Workshop
Led by Sharman Palmer, Instructor, Sogetsu School
Members bring ikebana supplies/containers
Materials to be announced
Paper Ginza sale after workshop!


December 12, 2009

Holiday Party To be announced

January 15, 2010

Ceramic Workshop at Eric Orr Studio
Back by Popular Demand! Members create ikebana containers under the guidance of Eric Orr. If you have ever wanted to try clay, now is the time!
Eric Orr Studio located at Copper Canyon
Directions and carpooling to be announced


January 2010

The Association of Oriental Arts (TAO)Exhibition at the Irving Arts Center
Ikebana exhibits by Fort Worth Ikebana International (FWII)
in conjunction with Dallas Ikebana Internatioal and Sogetsu School
Members display arrangements interspersed with Chinese brush painting

February 12, 2010

Demonstration and Workshop - "Paint the Town Red"
Led by Sharman Palmer, Instructor, Sogetsu School

March 12, 2010

Demonstration and Workshop
Led by Sandra Prachyl, Instructor, Sogetsu School
Theme and materials to be announced

April 9, 2010

Ikebana Workshop
Members bring containers made at previous workshop Jan 15th
or bring what you have!
Materials to be announced

April 2010

Excursion to Chandor Gardens
Details, directions and carpooling to follow

April 2010

Dates to be Announced
Japanese Spring Festival
Fort Worth Botanical Japanese Garden
Exhibits by Fort Worth Ikebana International members
Demonstrations by Fort Worth Ikebana International Instructors

May 14, 2010

Installation of Officers 2010-2011
and Closing Luncheon