I bought this tropical palm tree “house plant” not long ago, I love its fan shaped large leaves! Since I have it, I always would like to use it for Ikebana arrangement. So I combined it with hydrangeas, mitsumata and round shaped ceramic container. Surprisingly, it looked like a flying bird at the end!
Hydrangeas in the Suiban (Moribana), I used white and blue hydrangeas and two different placemats for base.
I got this ceramic container from I.I. May meeting’s program “Container Auction”. I was very pleased!
For my arrangement this time, I have the materials first and then select a container, sometimes it is the other way around, I choose container first and then look for the materials.
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| Viburnum, hosta and Mitsumata |
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| Do you like white background? |
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| Side view |
The Taiwanese American Summer Conference started with registration on July 3rd afternoon and we were setting up our Ikebana arrangements display at the same time. Whoever signed up for Ikebana display had to be completely ready for the next day’s opening ceremony. (7/3/2024)
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| Stage decoration for opening ceremony |
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| The title “Blossom, (爭艶)” by me |
The 53th Taiwanese American Conference East Coast (TAC/EC) was held again at West Chester University, PA., from 7/3- 7/7/2024. Ikebana exhibition and workshop have been one of many programs for many years. I would like to post the workshop pictures first. 23 people showed up (out of 27 people)! All the materials provided. Besides Sensei Lin’s instructions, we had three certified teachers stood by to help if needed. (7/4/2024)
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| My arrangement for example, used only one sheet |
