IKEBANA GALLERY

Ichigo, Ichie

Ikebana is the Japanese traditionnal art of arranging flowers also called "The Kado" meaning "the way of the flowers". There are more than over hundred schools of Ikebana, but there are three major ones which are also the most known : Ikebono, Ohara and Sogetsu. I fell in love with this art earlier this year and decided to work towards becoming a master in Sogetsu Ikebana. Sogetsu Ikebana is for anyone, anywhere at anytime. To preserve and protect this art, it is sadly forbidden for me to post about techniques and rules. However I can still post my creations! so this page will be dedicated to my creations and will serve as my personal journal to remind me of my flower journey!

-Madeline

No. 1
April, 13th		 japanese flower arrangement
Basic Upright Style Negeire
This creation was my first time ever doing Nageire Style arrangement, and I had such a hard time creating it. As you may not notice, the flowers are not touching the bottom of the vase and are hanging on pefect balance at the top of the vase!
No. 2
May, 11th		 Japanese flower arrangement
Basic Slanting Style Moribana (in reverse)
I absolutely love the color palette here! it was the first time I was allowed to choose the flowers and branches for my creation, it was so much fun!
No. 3
June, 8th		 Japanese flower arrangement
A Special Arrangement for Boy's Festival Day
Made for the Tango-no-sekku on May 5th, a holiday to wish for the healthy groth of all boys. For this occasion, we must use Japanese irises.
No. 4
June, 18th		 Japanese flower arrangement
Basic Upright Style Moribana
This creation served as a first evaluation of the first book of Sogetsu curriculum. Apparently I did very well! I am very happy how it turned out because I really enjoyed creating it!
No. 5
July, 12th		 Japanese flower arrangement
Basic Upright Style Nageire (in reverse)
I am especially proud of this Nageire Style arrangement since I made it without any correction of my teacher.