THE GARDENS OF IRAN

The guest speaker for the May meeting was the Melbourne Chapter member, Judy Hajdu. Judy gave a slideshow illustrated presentation about the "Gardens of Iran" based on a Gardens Tour she made in 2017. She said her fascination with history, gardening and travel all stimulated her interest to join the tour. These interests, in addition to spending some time in Japan 30 years ago, have led her to ikebana in more recent years. 

Following the illustrated presentation, Jenny Loo gave a demonstration in which she reflected some of the themes of Judy's presentation with a "Kabu Wake" (two group) ikebana.

Jenny arranged roses and tulips, traditional flowers from Iran, in a suiban emphasising their colour and fragrance. She added coloured leaves and the lines of New Zealand Flax to connect the groups.

Members at the meeting also made ikebana in response to the meeting's theme.

Greta Young

Christopher James

Judy Hajdu

Karen Thode

Wendy Sun

Chieko Yazaki

Margaret Leung

Elizabeth Angell

JAPANESE DAY

For the theme of Japanese Day on 12th April, attendees at the meeting were treated to a demonstration by five Japanese members of the Melbourne Chapter of Ikebana International. The presenters created ikebana arrangements. However, they did not use vases on this occasion but rather used other cultural items from Japan for their work.

The presenters after completing the demonstrations. From the left, Yuko Asano, Chiemi Daly, Rie Sasaki, Reiko Ito, Chieko Yazaki. 

Below are photos of the demonstrators ikebana.

Chieko Yazaki, Shogetsudo Koryu.

Cultural items, a paper box and a tea canister made of Cherry bark (Kaba zaiku).

Chieko Yazaki, Shogetsudo Koryu.

Cultural item, an octopus trap jar.

Chiemi Daly, Shogetsudo Koryu.

Cultural item, a Kutani like ceramic bowl.

Chiemi Daly, Shogetsudo Koryu.

Cultural item, a lacquer jubako.

Rie Sasaki, Ichiyo School.

Cultural item, hibachi.

Rie Sasaki, Ichiyo School.

Cultural item, nodate set for picnic tea ceremony.

Reiko Ito, Sogetsu School.

Cultural item, dancing fans & box of wooden mosaic work (Yosegi zaiku).

Yuko Asano, Wafu School.
Cultural item, a bamboo lamp shade.

Below are photos of the members' ikebana from the meeting.

Wendy Sun.

Trish Ward.

Thea Sartori

Rosemary Wilkinson

Rachel Lok

Nicole MacDonald

Marjorie Campkin-Smith

Margaret Wilson

Margaret Leung

Lara Telford

Kaye Wong

Julie Ireland

Judy Hajdu

Jo Tan

Jenny Loo

Helen Marriott

Helen Gray

Greta Young

Felicia Huang

Emily Karanikolopoulos

Elizabeth Angell

Beverley Webster

Angeline Lo