Tag Archives: flower arrangements

Lesson 2 of the Beginners’ Series

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

In our second lesson of this series we reviewed the shoka isshuike form using horse tail reeds and then the transformed the arrangement into a nishuike by replacing the tai group with yellow roses. Pictures of the completed nishuike arrangements … Continue reading →

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Beginners’ Series 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

We are delighted to have five newcomers join us for a three week introduction to ikebana. Pictures from the first session can be found here.  

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Animethon 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

Just a few pictures from our demonstration at the 2015 Animethon at MacEwan University, Edmonton, and reminder that the Beginners’ Series starts next Saturday. Current members are also welcome to come for review. Please register by Wednesday as we must … Continue reading →

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Jiyuka /Freestyle June 18

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

Tonight we explored mass using a selection of the following material: Smokebush (Continus), Hydrangea, Pittosporum, Alstroemeiria, Pincushion, Lisianthus, Aspidistra, Tree (Asparagus) Fern, Sunflower. Great work everyone, and my apologies for the weird colour cast on the photos, oops, will check … Continue reading →

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Spring Festival at the Kurimoto Garden

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Jean-Marcel

Many thanks to all who participated in our club’s exhibition and demonstration at the Spring Festival. We would also like to acknowledge the support of Kerry Mulholland of the Devonian Gardens,  and the Japanese Consulate. Next regular lesson June 18. … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Up 2014

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

The photos from the last session of the Beginners Series have now been posted. The lesson calendar for 2105 has been updated, as has the home page, including a photo of the arrangement Jean-Marcel created for the recent visit of the … Continue reading →

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Fall Lesson Photos

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

It has been a busy season with workshops in Vancouver and San Diego, our regular club lessons (see below), and a Beginners’ Series.  Thanks for all the great participation everyone. Coming up next, our last regular lesson of the season, … Continue reading →

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Design Jiyuka / Freestyle

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

This follow up lesson in jiyuka allowed for practice is design freestyle. Materials are purposefully altered and artificial accessories may be used, but not artificial flowers. Beginners Series: planned for November. Details to be published soon as we are waiting … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Freestyle/Jiyuka

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Jean-Marcel

Following the better late than never philosophy, here are the pictures from our 2013 final session. Something to think about and perhaps inspire you to make a Valentine arrangement for your loved ones. Meanwhile, remember the Beginner’s Series starts next … Continue reading →

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Jiyuka / Free Style: September 4, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Jean-Marcel

Notes from the second Free Style class. These arrangements moved from naturalistic to designed. In Jiyuka: the container is part of the arrangement Elements to consider: lines points mass surface Think about: asymmetry gradations of colour, contrast, accent gradation of … Continue reading →

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