4 Principles of Ikebana - Pattern 2 (Abridged version)
Online tutorial for Ikebana Dojo session on “4 Ikebana Principles Pattern 2”. Precise information of the tutorial is found in the handout this video is the supplementary material for the session. - This is the Abridged version. For the Ikebana Dojo participants, please refer to your emails for the full version of the video. Thank you.
Please make the arrangement following the Tutorial and submit a photo to Ikebana Dojo PROIR to the lesson so that the facilitators can make comments on it.
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Pattern 2 - Task
Ikebana Aesthetics Program - Zoom Ikebana Dojo
Learn about the four Ikebana principles online in November & December 2020. Beginners welcome. 日本からのご参加歓迎いたします。
Facilitators: Shoso Shimbo & Shoan Lo
Overview
In Pattern 1, Pattern was defined as a regular arrangement of repeated (or alternated) elements or motifs. In Ikebana you may arrange shapes, lines, or colours repeatedly to create an interesting effect. Please revisit Pattern 1 for sample works demonstrating the use of Pattern.
"Pattern is just like sugar in Japanese cuisine. While it is often used, it is often disguised. When it is applied particularly by a master, it is hard to recognise" (Pattern 1-Task).
Is there any Pattern in basic styles?
Yes, but it is not very obvious. You can make a good basic style without thinking about Pattern. But you may see some differences in your basic style if you successfully incorporate Pattern.
Pattern in basic styles can be used in 2 ways: preparing materials and arranging materials. See Session Notes - Pattern 2 for the details.
The goal of Pattern 2 is to incorporate the principle of Pattern in your basic style.
Objectives in Pattern 2
1. Become familiar with basic ikebana diagrams. See Session Notes - Pattern 2.
2. Learn basic Moribana techniques.
3. Find suitable branch materials. Please consider what types of tree are suitable, and which part of the tree branches are easy to work with. See Session Notes - Contrast 2.
4. Pay attention to how to arrange fillers. You may apply Pattern here. See Session Notes - Pattern 2.
5. Advanced students can use more than 3 materials i.e. 1 branch material & 2 flower materials.
What You Need
1. secateurs
2. container - any include a cup
3. kenzan - or other means to hold flowers
4. flower materials:
Branch materials
Flowers
Flower materials are guide only. You can choose any other materials as long as you focus on the topic.