Helen led a workshop demonstrating, One arrangement using Two or more Containers

November 10, 2024 Ikebana Wellington

Helen arranged a sunflower in a tall vase and delphiniums in a contrasting low container

Our November workshop was held on Sunday 10th November in the Hall at Khandallah Presbyterian Church. Helen lead an interesting workshop demonstrating, One arrangement using Two or more Containers. She guided members with the following suggestions:

There are several textbook arrangements using 2 or more containers: Book 2, lessons 17, 18 and 19 and Book 3, lesson 4.

We usually look for containers that match in shape or size for this, but challenge yourself to use containers of different shapes and sizes, or perhaps use one of the containers as a sculptural element rather than a vase for flowers. The material in each container can be used to co-ordinate or contrast the containers.

Helen with her completed arrangements

Helen arranged a sunflower and flax in a tall vase and delphiniums in a lower contrasting container

Helen arranged greenery in one vase and a peonie and leaves in a contrasting container

Julie used contrasting containers with astelia flax and statice flowers

Masako arranged valerian flowers, succulents and Japanese maple branches in two black vases

Another view of Masako's arrangement

Glenys arranged arum lilies with stems of rosemary and hydrangea in contrasting vases

Kathy arranged clivia seedheads and fruit with broad clivia leaves in two black vases

Takako arranged flowering cherry branches and fruit with flax leaves and chrysanthemum flowers in two contrasting containers

Yoko arranged small colourful flowers and foliage in two blue vases and a single rose in a separate container

Elizabeth arranged alstromeria flowers, trailing nasturtium flowers and leaves and canna lily leaves in two contrasting containers

Another view of Elizabeth's arrangement

Sandi lead a workshop on how to arrange flax in interesting ways

October 13, 2024 Ikebana Wellington

Sandi arranged variegated flax with flowers in a cube-shaped container

On Sunday, October 13 at Khandallah Presbyterian Church hall, Sandi lead a workshop on how to work with flax in interesting ways. Sandi provided these notes to help members:
’Create an arrangement incorporating flax leaves. The leaves should add interest in their own right and can be used in a number of ways to emphasise their beauty. We will explore various techniques.
You can team flax with other flowers but if using flax flower heads don’t let them dominate the arrangement. Extra flax leaves will be provided for you to use.’

Sandi arranged flax leaves and a single flax flower with flowers in a triangular container

Sandi arranged a single variegated flax leaf with a single tulip in a low vase

Helen used flax leaves and manuka flowers in a circular basket arrangement

Masako created a beautiful arrangement with a stunning protea enhanced by circular flax leaves

Bron used flax leaves in a simple but very attractive Variation no. 3 slanting moribana

Elizabeth used flax in 2 different ways by utilizing a dried net made with flax and fresh leaves

Sharon wove variegated flax leaves into the shape of a sail used on a Maori canoe

The Japan Festival and Japanese Embassy arrangements

September 14, 2024 Ikebana Wellington

On September 14, 2024 the Japan Festival was held in the Michael Fowler Centre, in central Wellington. Several of our members worked on creating two arrangements to celebrate all things Japanese.

A beautiful arrangement using flax, bird of paradise flowers and rolled bark

Complementary arrangements in six blue vases

The Japanese ambassador with Tory Whanau, Mayor of Wellington

Celebrating 70 Years of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) with Ikebana. We were honoured to have the Ikebana Wellington club demonstrate the beauty of Japanese arrangement at the 70th JSDF Day reception. The art of ikebana added elegance and symbolism to this special occasion, representing harmony and resilience - a fitting tribute to the enduring Japan-New Zealand friendship.

Helen demonstrating at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Helen's arrangement at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Yoko's arrangement at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

Masako's arrangement at the Japanese Ambassador's residence in Wellington

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