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