I.I. Melbourne

I.I. Melbourne

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

Chieko Yazaki (Shogetsudokoryu school) and Irina Raportaru ( Ichiyo school) ran a very successful introductory workshop at the St. Kilda Library on 6/3/13 (at the request of Port Phillip Council).
Nineteen people took part and five expressed interest in taking up the Ikebana International  Introductory Lesson Offer (three lessons for $40).  Another participant bought a gift voucher. 








Wednesday, 6 March 2013

FAMILY DAY at COMO GARDENS


On 17th February Pat Hetrel, President of the Melbourne Chapter, and her husband, George, hosted a very successful Family Day at their property, Como Gardens. 


There were numerous activities for children, including an ikebana workshop, conducted by Theresa Feile. 



A demonstration by teachers from several schools generated praise and interest, with a number of enquiries about taking up the introductory offer of three ikebana lessons for $40.

We added ikebana arrangements to the gardens - a considerable challenge given the hot day - but had plenty of choice for space! We could have had many more. 

Lara Telford and her students constructed a striking piece in remembrance of bushfires and the power of renewal.







(Photographs reproduced with permission from Ikebana Melbourne Chapter 29 members)

Thursday, 21 February 2013

SUMMER 2013


Summer was the theme for our meeting on 12th February. 

Aiko Nakada did a beautifully tranquil landscape arrangement, typical of the Ohara school, featuring water lilies.