Ohara at Home
The 2nd program for 2012 - 2013 will be an Ohara demonstration and workshop with Datin Ong Kid Ching.
Date: Tuesday 19th November, 2013
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00 pm
Venue: Datin Ong Kid Ching's residence
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00 pm
Venue: Datin Ong Kid Ching's residence
Cost: $50. Members Only
place promptly as the number of guests is limited.
'Ohara at home' is a demonstration and workshop presented by Datin Ong Kid Ching, Past President of Ikebana International Johor Bahru Chapter, and Past President of the Ohara School, Singapore Chapter. She holds a fourth master's grade in Ohara as well as a Komon grade in Sogetsu. Her skill as an ikebana artist is complemented by her ceramic work which has been exhibited internationally.
PROGRAM:
Demonstration
Datin Kid Ching will be demonstrating four Ohara School arrangements from the perspective of a home environment to illustrate how Ikebana can enrich our modern lifestyle by adding beauty to the home. She will walk her guests to locations in her home where ikebana arrangements are particularly suited, two coffee tables, dining table, and side board which is also where she will be demonstrating her expertise. Two of the arrangements will go home with the winner of a lucky draw.
Tea
A Japanese themed tea of Sushi, home prepared fried Udon, Azuki bean cakes for dessert and Ocha green tea will be served.
Workshop
'Orikata' is an ancient technique of paper wrapping traditionally used for gifts. Guests will learn how to make an orikata 'container' with its own stand, that can hold a small flower arrangement. This would make a lovely portable table ornament suitable for entertaining at home or as a gift.
Container and Plant Sale
Datin Kid Ching will be offering some of her pre owned containers and some potted plants for sale, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the IIJB Chapter.
