We learned the ikebana form with the leaves of New Zealand flax. It was a little bit complicated to bend the leaves and stick them to the kenzan, however, the participants created the beautiful works which bring us the summer wind.
I hold an ikebana lesson on May 12 exceptionally as the participants came from others cities in the South of France. Thank you very much for coming to Montpellier all the way from Uzès and Nîmes. I had a really good time to practice ikebana with them!
I participated in the event of Japan Manga Family at Martigues last week in order to do the Tea ceremony. It was an unique experience to hold a tea ceremony in the convivial atmosphere at the Japanese pop culture event. Thank you for having invited me for this lively event!
We used the branches of eucalyptus for learning the basic form of ikebana. It was the first time to practice ikebana for the both participants, so we learned it from the beginning such as the way to put the flowers on the floral pinholder etc. They created the beautiful works with peony and snowball!
I had a chance to organize the tea ceremony again at Dokusho Cafe in Montpellier. Thank you all for having participated in the tea ceremony. I spent a peaceful time with you. And thank you always Dokusho Cafe for giving me the great opportunity to share the Japanese culture at your wonderful cafe!
I launched the ikebana workshops in September at ADRA, and some participants has started to learn the ikebana with me. If you are interested in ikebana, you are always very welcome to my lessons. Here are the dates and times at which you can attend the workshop in May. Wed May 10 10:30-12:30 : 3
I will organize the special tea ceremony ‘Hana-shomou‘ at Musée japonais at Castelnau-le-Lez on May 27 from 11a.m. At this special tea ceremony, participants put the various types of flowers in the vases disposed at the alcove before the ceremony, and we appreciate the matcha surrounded in the spring air with the multitude of flowers.
We used the branches of Japanese fantail willow for this lesson. Each branch has a unique form, and we tried to emphasize in those beautiful winding lines. As for the flowers, I prepared the peonies, carnations, and gypsophila. They made the floral compositions elegant.
I’m glad to announce you that I will hold a tea ceremony again at Dokusho Café in Montpellier on April 30 from 2p.m. to 3p.m. The reservation is required in advance. Please contact Dokusho Café for the reservation. Thank you!
We practiced the ikebana work with the leaves of Aspidistra. It is more difficult to use leaves than branches as they have planar impression. However, the participants created the 3D composition well with this materiel.
