Wafu School of Ikebana 2012 Flower Show 清雅 Ikebana by Chapter President Fusako Hoyrup Hoyrup Fusako President Chapter by Ikebana Autumn Spectacular OFFICE OF MAYOR MARK SANTORO CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3191 • FAX: (408) 777-3366 [email protected] October 20, 2012 Dear Friends: On behalf of the Cupertino City Council, please accept our heartfelt congratulations to the Wafu School of Ikebana, California Chapter on its 42nd Anniversary. Events such as yours promote better understanding of the Japanese culture and encourage the rich diversity that makes Silicon Valley, specifically Cupertino, a wonderful place to live and work. Your students and staff have continually shown their skill by training high quality, hard working artists. Their arrangements are so stunning they should be in a museum. These students serve as inspiration to all who care about and are influenced by the arts. In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last year, I am sure that this event will inspire hope and faith in the determinative spirit of creation. Again, congratulations on your 42nd Anniversary and best wishes for continued success. Sincerely, Mark Santoro Mayor CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN 50 FREMONT STREET, 23RD FLOOR SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94105 TELEPHONE: (415) 777-3533 FAX: (415) 974-3660 I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the Wafu School of Ikebana, California Chapter for its 2012 Flower Show. The Bay Area has a wealth of cultural diversity, and groups representing Japanese traditional arts help in so many ways to add to that richness. I commend the Wafu School of Ikebana, California Chapter for all their hard work in promoting Japanese culture through Ikebana in California for the past 42 years. The President of the Wafu School of Ikebana, California Chapter, Ms. Fusako Hoyrup, has pointed out the importance of the mutual appreciation that Americans and Japanese alike have for nature. Of course, the significance of nature in Japan and the United States can be seen in Ikebana, but it is also evident in our mutual love for cherry trees. This is an important year for Japan-US relations, as it marks the Japan-US Cherry Blossom Centennial where we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the cherry trees gifted to the United States by Japan. It is wonderful that we can use flowers and cherry trees as symbols to enhance our mutual friendship. Finally, I would like to commend all of you who have been a part of the Wafu School of Ikebana, California Chapter, whether you are a teacher or student, for your efforts, dedication, and commitment in promoting the beautiful art of Ikebana. Sincerely, Hiroshi Inomata Consul General of Japan 〒154東京都世田谷区桜新町1-21-13 財団法人 勅使河原 和風会 TEL 03 (3428) 8221 (代) FAX 03 (3428) 8222 Congratulations on the California Chapter 42nd Anniversary Flower Show! Among the many accomplishments by Chapter President Hoyrup and the members of the California Chapter over the years, the 42nd anniversary flower show will undoubtedly stand out as the biggest success of all. Chapter President Hoyrup, along with the members of the California Chapter and Mr. John Hoyrup, a great supporter of Wafu-kai Ikebana, have accomplished amazing things together. I believe that they will continue to give the joy of Ikebana to a countless number of people, regardless of nationality or language. Teshigahara Wafu-kai is extremely proud of Chapter President Hoyrup, all the members of the California Chapter, and Mr. Hoyrup, the only honorary Shukan of Teshigahara Wafu-kai. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the City of Cupertino and the Fremont Union High School District Adult and Community Education program, which have been very supportive of Wafu-kai. Please enjoy the Wafu-kai Ikebana Show to the fullest. Sincerely, Headmaster Wafu Teshigahara Juridical Foundation Teshigahara Wafu-kai Dear Friends & Visiting Guests, My students and I are deeply honored to present our “Autumn Spectacular” Flower Show at the Cupertino Quinlan Community Center. I am profoundly touched by how our Wafu School of Ikebana California Chapter has grown from a small group of students more than four decades ago, to more than 200 dedicated and artistically accomplished students. This all grew from a very modest dream I had years ago that there should be a forum for anyone, regardless of age, heritage or cultural differences, to learn the art of Ikebana through the shared language of beauty. My heart is beaming with happiness when I see the spirits and dedication of my students. It is also extremely rewarding to see some of my students continuing on with the teaching of Ikebana with students of their own. I hope the “Autumn Spectacular” Flower Show will be an inspiration to our friends and guests. In the aftermath of the horrific earthquake and tsunami in Japan last year and all the suffering and atrocities happening around the world, we hope the beauty of Ikebana can help lift the spirit and bring some joy to every one of our visitors. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Wafu Teshigahara, Headmaster of Wafu School, and Japan headquarters for their support. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to the City of Cupertino and the Adult and Community Education Division of the Fremont Union High School District for co-sponsoring this flower show. My heartfelt appreciation goes to my students for their hard work and dedication to the art of Ikebana and to my beloved husband, John Hoyrup. To our friends and guests, welcome and enjoy the show! Yours sincerely, Fusako Hoyrup 清雅 President, California Chapter, Wafu School of Ikebana QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER SHOW ROOM Flower show visitors, 2 SHOW please register in DEMO ROOM ROOM 1 the main lobby. back entrance main lobby front entrance Cupertino Room: Show Room 1 We are delighted to feature Wafu arrangements to showcase Autumn’s natural grace and spectacular colors. The unique beauty of Wafu Ikebana stems from its design philosophy, which emphasizes natural beauty. Season by season, it is a discovery and an inner awakening to each flower’s inherent beauty. Wafu-kai arrangers strive for exquisite harmony between the flowers, the container, and the environment in which the arrangement is displayed. Cupertino Room Foyer: Demonstration Arrangements We are proud to display the talent of our demonstration team! The Wafu-kai philosophy teaches the practitioner “to arrange the flowers that you like – suitably – in a container that you like.” This philosophy nurtures each artisan’s aesthetic sense and we are delighted to share their art! Demonstrations are held at the Activity Room (near Show Room 2). Social Room: Show Room 2 SHOW This show room highlights the beauty of Chrysanthemums. The ROOM Chrysanthemum was adopted by the Emperor of Japan as his official Flower show visitors, 2 SHOW please register in DEMO seal, and in 1910 it became Japan’s national flower. The “Festival of ROOM ROOM 1 the main lobby. Happiness” in Japan celebrates this flower. The Wafu School logo is also a silhouette of the football mum (kiku). back entrance Ranging in shapes, sizes and colors, they are especially beautiful when combined with autumn material such as graceful grasses and berries. It is also popular because the Chrysanthemum flower symbolizes fidelity, main optimism, joy and long life. In honor of “Autumn Spectacular,” enjoy lobby these lovely arrangements! Activity Room: Demonstrations front entrance Come to our demonstrations for insights into Wafu Ikebana techniques and combinations. Each demonstration is unique according to the artist’s inspiration and theme. Please arrive early for the limited seating. Demonstration Schedule Saturday, October 20th 11:00 AM I-Ching Wang 旭心 (Somu degree) Mayshine Hwang 夢清 (Sanyo degree) 1:00 PM Clarice Yeung 花清 (Somu degree) Thanh Nguyen紅泉 (Somu degree) 3:00 PM Jen Chen 清林 (Sanyo degree) Tova Matatyaou 晴湖 (Shukan degree) Sunday, October 21st 11:00 AM Lena Pavlovskaia 北櫻 (Sanyo degree) Calvin Wong 峰清 (Somu degree) 1:00 PM Theodore Boyden 峰絆 (Teacher degree) Sharon Krawetz 瑞舟 (Gakukan degree) 3:00 PM Fusako Hoyrup 清雅 (Shukan degree) P RESIDENT AND founder, WAFU California CHAPTER Fusako Hoyrup (Seiga 清雅) WAFU IKEBANA CALIFORNIA CHAPTER TEACHERS Pazit Bar-Or (Kiei 輝栄) Kathy Lee (Seiryu 清流) Theodore Boyden (Houhan 峰絆) Fiona Li (Kasen 花泉) Carole Buffum (Seikin 清琴) Louisa Lim (Seiei 清影) Shao Ying Chan (Sousei 爽星) Kristy Liu (Suishin 粋心) Ching-Li Chang (Kouka 鵠花) Shirley Mar-Tang (Houka 褒花) Kristina Chang (Kosei 皇清) Tova Matatyaou (Seiko 晴湖) Lily Chang (Keika 景花) Nivedita Mathur (Seikan 清冠) Connie Chen (Bihou 美褒) Luciana Mazzola (Seikin 清錦) Jen Chen (Seirin 清林) Jennifer Mohr (Tansei 端清) Marian Chen (Gyokusei 玉清) Thanh Nguyen (Kosen 紅泉) Carol Christmas (Shinsei 心清) Susan Okada (Nansei 南清) Edward Christmas (Seizan 清山) Lena Pavlovskaia (Hokuou 北櫻) Dorothy Chu (Seiko 清香) Gabriella Rakib (Kiryu 輝流) Audrey Chuang (Jakuhou 若褒) LaPaula Sakai (Kouhan 香絆) Kiwi De Voy (Ryokuka 緑花) Leigh Ann Taaffe (Bansei 絆清) Charlene Dickey (Kishou 輝梢) Chai Lan Tan (Seikan 清観) Nona Espinosa (Senryu 泉流) Helen Tan (Seisho 清松) Erfert Fenton (Kosei 光清) Millie Tan (Hosei 宝清) Sumie Fukano (Kaou 花櫻) Nancy Tao (Ryokusen 緑鮮) Ingrid Galvagni (Tosei 桐清) Daisy Tsukii (Seisyo 清抄) Binnie Gou (Ryokusei 緑清) Lina van Scherrenburg (Seiyu 清遊) Donna Hirai (Kisei 貴清) Doris Wang (Tenhou 天褒) Pat Hom (Kansei 歓清) I-Ching Wang (Kyokusin 旭心) Barbara Honda (Tosei 桃清) Theresa Wang (Chikusei 竹清) Nancy Horng (Ryusei 流清) Annie Wong (Hanou 絆櫻) Barbara Howell (Seitan