Prepare for Flower Show (2)

I knew my platform measurement and color scheme, I decided to use this ceramic container which I got from auction. I bought a small bouquet of flowers to start the arrangement that I would like to make. I changed the structure three times after I saw the real site where the flower show officially opened to public. I was there on duty for hosting the Ikebana section of the 1st rotation. (3/1/2025)

My first attempt, the breached mitsumata need to
make much higher 

Added forsythia and changed Mitsumata to upright 

Final outline, imagine the white board is blue gray
3 feet circle, 16 inches high from ground 

Buxmount study group’s design 

Mainline branch’s design 

“Ground for Sculptures”

Ikebana International Philadelphia Chapter's October program was taking a trip to “Grounds for Sculpture" located in Hamilton, New Jersey. Whoever signed up for the trip would meet at the entrance. It only took us 20 minutes to get there. We all had a private tour to explore the art and sculpture in the beautiful garden. If you wish to have lunch, there is a French restaurant situated next to Monet’s garden! 

It’s a warm and beautiful autumn day for outing! There were so much to see and a lot of walking. My husband and I were just too tired to completely see the entire garden, so we would like to go again in the future. Here are just a few photos that I took for example for you to have some ideas.  I like how the sculptures are placed in the right spot in this 42-acre grounds of sculpture park and museum.  (10/26/2023)