Taking part in Chris Lim's workshop in Bangalore

11th and 12th June 2019
Bangalore

Ikebana International Bangalore chapter organised a demonstration of Sogetsu Ikebana by Mr. Christopher Lim from Singapore on June 11th, 2019, accompanied by a beginners and advanced workshop on the 12th of June.

Five of our members Sensei Molly, Dalley, students Chitra, Mala and Mohan attended the programme.

Chris Lim did several compositions without kenzan and cross bar support. And finally a large one. Here are the pictures taken by members.

At the end of the demonstration.

 The workshops involved smaller compositions with focus on the techniques, balance and fixtures.  Sensei Chris used local material for this.

Mala's arrangement in the workshop, with a beautiful display of lines.

Mohan's bold interpretation with the same materials.

In the advanced workshop, the focus was on creating structures that show movement.  Participants were asked to use dry branches and natural wood to create movement in the structure itself.  Sensei Chris expected minimalism and strong focus on movement.

The advance workshop, with sensei Dalley's composition showing movement in the foreground.

Chitra Rajan's advanced workshop composition - Strong bold movement with the wood as part of the composition.

Members of the Chennai Sogetsu Study Group who attended, with Sensei Chris Lim after the demonstration.