Tuesday Ikebana is a mix of experimenting and playing for me. It is also my way of meditating especially in times when I need to clear my mind. Since I started learning the Japanese flower art back in 2012, my Tuesdays are mostly for that. In the morning I go to Seishincho Community Center here in Edogawa for our regular lesson. Through my teacher and with the books as my.. Read More
I am happy to share that our Autumn Ikebana Class at Best Living Japan will start soon! For this class, the lessons will focus on special-themed arrangements. This is to introduce appreciation of the seasons which is a tradition in Japan as well as combine Japanese flower art with non-Japanese celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Best Living Japan Autumn Ikebana Class The class aims to help beginners and.. Read More
I rarely use small vases when I make Ikebana. I find them challenging because it limits the number of fresh materials I can use. Which most of the time one or two stems of flowers or leaves max. On the other hand, I find it enjoyable placing flowers in small containers. It is like playing with Lego or Nanoblock. Creating Ikebana Using Small Vases My first attempt to create.. Read More
Tropical plants are rare gems. At least from where I am at the moment. Back then, I just see them growing from our garden. Sometimes I secretly cut them from our neighbor’s. Little did I know that I will be excited to see them in botanical gardens and in our Ikebana flower set. Last Tuesday, our flower set at Seishincho Ikebana class included light green Anthuriums and red orange.. Read More
Happy moments with a dash of haggardness and a sprinkle of workout. (Haggardness and workout because of the stairs at Hiroo Station as I am not friends with stairs in general..ahahaha) This best described how the first four months of my year was. Mostly because of the BLJ Ikebana Class. From January until April, I have collaborated with Best Living Japan for a series of Ikebana lessons. The lessons were.. Read More